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.

if struck by an afterthought. “Actually, there’s something

“Go ahead, Kevin.”

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

her gaze falling silently to the

before finally

door clicked shut, Dorothy whispered to the empty room, “And

by her side against his own mother, especially not to

to jail!

Everett and her mother Bella, she knew she wouldn’t be able to do it

in the CEO’s private parking

open. Just consider Everett as a new boss

tonight, she’d draft her resignation letter, hand it in tomorrow, and after a six–month notice period, she could leave the Lopez

in her thoughts, she suddenly heard footsteps behind her.

involuntarily as if she’d been plastered in place.

maintained his impeccable CEO demeanor, approaching with long, confident strides. “Get in

she complied without

so profound that Dorothy found herself counting Everett’s