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.

replaying

when she felt

relief in

reality wouldn’t allow

many complications. She had to remind herself to

from inside her purse, making Dorothy sit up. Tears fell from her eyes down to her coat, and only then did she realize that she was crying

taking a few deep breaths. Dorothy reached for her phone and answered the

“Hello. Lane.”

you come back? Did Jeffrey do something? Tell me! I may be friends with him, but justice is on my side.” Lane sounded anxious. He assumed Jeffrey must

There was a minor misunderstanding

“it’s just a minor misunderstanding, then

used to work together at

clear anything 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