The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 286

“Stop it! It’s not her fault!” Jeffrey urged. “You’ve already caused the death of her mother How could you have the heart to do that?”

He didn’t approve of Everett and Dorothy’s relationship either. Because he thought Everett was being irrational and his emotions were impeding his career. But he never thought of forcing Dorothy away from him in such a devious, lethal way.

“We didn’t harm her mother. Her mother’s emotional instability led to her illness and death.”

“We both know what really happened We have been friends for many years, and I haven’t told Everett about this. I kept this a secret for you, but that’s all I can do for you. Don’t expect to use me anymore.”

Then Jeffrey hung up.

Heather stared at the now dark screen with her eyebrows furrowed in deep thought.

Something was off.

Jeffrey’s reaction was clearly protective of Dorothy. They had met overseas before, but Jeffrey hadn’t shown any favoritism towards Dorothy at that time. Now, however, he was constantly warning Heather to leave Dorothy alone.

mean that Dorothy had reappeared.

happened between

you just

went straight from the

was surprised to see Lane talking

she wouldn’t consider him, so he should have left the country. Why

Dorothy. He waved cheerfuly at her then walked

you don’t have to come to the construction site. It’s dusty here. It’s not a place for a lady.”

was obsequious, flattering, and

a supervisor

supervision and finalization. I’m strict about the details, and I worry that they might

not around.”

just tell me.” Austin quickly added, “Oh, I just remembered

and tunned to leave, as if someone

Lane were left. An awkward