The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 421

Dorothy was on pins and needles, feeling every breath she took in the Lopez Corporation was laced with danger.

“He’s announced marriage, for crying out loud! How can Everett justify this to his wife?”

“Why don’t you take that up with Mr. Lopez yourself?”

What could Kevin possibly say? Mr. Lopez wasn’t one to take kindly to loose talk

“Forget it, I won’t press you” Dorothy’s shoulders slumped in resignation. “Thanks anyway, Kevin.”

“Don’t mention it.” Kevin offered a reassuring smile before glancing at his watch. “Mr. Lopez should be out of his meeting in about an hour. Just wait for him in his designated parking spot.”

“Just text me the location, I’ll find my own way there!” The further she could stay from Everett, the better.

“Oh, come on, Ms. Sanchez, what’s the point of all this squirming? Maybe Mr. Lopez just wants to discuss work with you. By resisting, you’re just making it awkward for everyone. Unless… you’ve got other things on your mind.”

Dorothy didn’t answer.

he paused, as if struck by an afterthought. “Actually, there’s something else

“Go ahead, Kevin.”

at the Bay Residence? Maybe you should try telling Mr. Lopez. Who knows… maybe you’re the one he’s chosen.”

taken aback, her gaze

finally leaving

to the empty room, “And what if I’m not the one he chooses?”

side against his own mother, especially

to jail!

she had to choose between Everett and her mother Bella, she knew she wouldn’t be able

in

she needed to be more open. Just consider Everett as a new boss and

resignation letter, hand it in tomorrow, and after a six–month notice period, she could

in her thoughts, she suddenly heard footsteps behind

if she’d

his impeccable CEO demeanor, approaching with long, confident strides. “Get in the car,” he commanded.

she complied

in the car was so profound that Dorothy found herself counting Everett’s