The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 4

The PR job in an investment banking company sounded good, but everyone knew it was just schmoozing and booze.

Who would have thought that he would lump her in with the PR folk? He didn’t think last night was arranged by Mr. Percy, did he?-

Everett’s words burned Dorothy’s cheeks, but she had to swallow her pride for the time being because others were present. She couldn’t leave just yet.

She needed this job badly. She needed the money for her mother’s medical bills.

Now that the atmosphere was cooling down, Mr. Percy quickly put on a cheerful smile. “She’s always been an assistant, Mr. Lopez. I just thought since you and Dorothy are both from Havenbrook, you might have something in common. That’s why I asked her here. If you’re unhappy, I can tell her to leave.”

With that, he shot Dorothy a look.

She was about to leave when Everett spoke, “Sit down.”

“Dorothy, didn’t you hear? Mr. Lopez asked you to sit.”

stare from

but his big hand blocked the glass.

Prosperity Consortium is in a tight spot. Submit a request to replenish funds as soon as

Mr. Percy an ultimatum. His furrowed brows indicated his

my mistake. Next time, I will…”

a next time.”

with his secretary, leaving no dignity for anyone, without giving

erupted.

smile? Did Mr. Lopez come here

of an assistant’s job. I

dinner? Usually, I think you’re pretty and efficient, but you’re useless when it

venting, Mr. Percy glared at her and stormed out.

most embarrassing experience Dorothy had encountered

were no tears. She

didn’t expect Everett to be so cold. She thought… she thought with their connection, and knowing that it had been her last night, he would at

out that the rumors about him being difficult were