The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 407

Dorothy hesitated.

It wasn’t that she suddenly fancied a career switch to Lopez Corporation; it was the steep penalty for breaching her contract that she couldn’t afford.

Had it been just the stipulated penalty in the contract, she could have clenched her teeth and paid it, but to shoulder the entire responsibility for the Everglow City Resort project? That was out of her league.

After all, if Everett was willing to shell out big bucks for the acquisition of East Star Enterprises, would he really care about the resort’s development costs? As the CEO, he could make the resort lose as much as he wanted, couldn’t he?

A project worth hundreds of millions – once the responsibility was transferred, she might as well sell herself and still fall short of the payment!

“Ms. Sanchez, please reconsider. Should you change your mind, you’re welcome to join us at the Lopez Corporation.”

The person from HR hung up, leaving Dorothy slumped back onto her bed, the picture of defeat.

off all her escape routes, leaving no room for maneuver.

made him decide to do

hospital, Jeffrey still hadn’t woken up.

they were just waiting for the specialist Everett had

to ask about the Lopez Corporation’s acquisition, only to discover that Jeffrey had been

where Jeffrey was being treated, but now, no

Lane and approached him as he arrived. 7 appreciate

not

is that a car rear–ended Jeffrey’s

collision.”

driver

in resuscitation and haven’t pulled

troublesome issues had converged at

talking, Huxley suddenly looked

his gaze.

It was Everett

their second encounter since that episode outside the restaurant, but given Jeffrey’s situation and Huxley’s presence, Lane couldn’t lash out. He gritted his teeth as he watched

resentful, Everett remained composed in his Impeccable suit, his demeanor still cool and aristocratic, as if forcing the takeover of East Star Enterprises and pushing Lane out wasn’t