The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 281

Despite his resources and capabilities, he could have easily manipulated Dorothy into staying by his side. But he didn’t. He couldn’t bear the thought of Dorothy getting hurt. He wanted Dorothy to be happy. If her happiness couldn’t include him, he’d rather disappear.

“But she’s already hurt you so much! I can’t stand to see it anymore, Everett! Just give me the word, and I’ll find out who her husband is and let him know who he’s messed with! If that doesn’t work. Il confront her! make Dorothy come back to you, even if it means dragging her back!”

“No.“Everett’s voice finally broke, barely able to conceal his desolation Treally love her, but it’s time for me to let go.”

Instead of returning to the construction site, Dorothy went back to her hotel.

She lay down on the bed without even taking off her coat or setting down her purse.

kept replaying

it when she felt

finding relief in their

wouldn’t

had to remind herself to

Tears fell from her eyes down to her coat, and only then did she

deep breaths. Dorothy reached for her phone and answered the

“Hello. Lane.”

Jeffrey do something? Tell me! I may be friends with him, but justice is on my side.” Lane sounded

remember? There was a minor

misunderstanding, then let’s

just talked about the past. We used to work together

up. Lane, after this project, I’m leaving the country, I don’t want my past to haunt me anymore.” Dorothy paused. “I’m sorry I couldn’t make it for dinner. I