The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 288

He was well aware of the company’s recent projects and their profits. Hed consistently find ways to retain talented employees and was always approachable in conversation.

His penchant for fun was just a facade. It was designed to disarm people and put them at ease.

For a woman like Dorothy, a man of his caliber was someone she couldn’t get too close to. She knew that her limited abilities and cunning were

no match for him.

“Lane, I think you only see me as good because y

you don’t fully know me.” Dorothy said, managing to keep her emotions in check, She flashed him a polite smile and subtly put some distance between them. “Jeffrey must have told you something about Everett and me. I wonder if he

mentioned that it was me who ended things with Everett. I asked for the divorce because I fell for another man”

fell for someone else.” Lane said, cutting her off before she could continue. “But I don’t

Dorothy for some time, otherwise, he wouldn’t have pursued her especially knowing she was married. People in business do

you believe it or

is your past.” Lane said while spreading his hands as a gesture of sumender. Realizing the conversation was leading them nowhere, he softened his tone. “I think you’ve misunderstood me. I don’t mean to threaten you or force you to be with me. I just want you to give me a

Dorothy remained silent.

? Who

out, I won’t force you. You’re single, and I’m single, so why are you so adamant

least. Dorothy knew that

always care about saving dignity.

that Lane might tell Jeffrey about

would be beyond

plate with the ongoing projects. Let’s do this once I’m less tied up with work. I’ll

an ‘OK gesture with his hand.