The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 19

A stern warning jolted Dorothy awake.

How could she be so sure that Everett would turn a blind eye to her application just because they had slept together?

She shouldn’t forget that he paid for that. It was a transaction, after all. There was no room for emotions.

“Nothing more. I’m sorry for bothering you, Mr. Lopez.” She quickly hung up the phone, not waiting for his response.

This felt like a slap in her face.

Meanwhile, Mr. Percy got the news and stormed into the room, fuming.

“I told you it wouldn’t work, Dorothy! Who do you think you are? Do you think I can trust you again? I did this time, and now look what happened!”

over to defend Dorothy. “Mr. Percy, Dorothy’s mother just had an accident. Can you

table. “Alright, Dorothy, don’t say I didn’t warn you. The SinoSuccess Enterprises project was your request. If it’s not launched, you can pack your bags

from her seat and bowed deeply. “I apologize, Mr. Percy. I won’t give up on the SinoSuccess Enterprises

Mr. Percy stormed out,

even angrier than Mr. Percy. “Don’t be afraid of him, Dorothy! If it comes

breath, adjusting her state of mind. She turned her gaze back to her computer. “I must secure the SinoSuccess Enterprises

phone rang. Dorothy answered it. It was a

Mr. Lopez asked you to come to his office.”

was back from

the stairs in her high

favors at work, so she had no right to hold any emotions against him.

Knock, knock.

surprise, a woman’s voice