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.

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

“Go ahead, Kevin.”

you should try telling Mr. Lopez. Who knows… maybe you’re

taken aback, her gaze falling silently

before finally leaving

shut, Dorothy whispered to the empty room, “And what

on Everett standing by her side against his own mother, especially not

to jail!

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

later, Dorothy found herself in the

Kevin said, she needed to be more open. Just consider Everett as a new boss and nothing

in tomorrow, and after a six–month notice period, she could leave the Lopez Corporation behind. She was no match for him; she had to play

suddenly heard footsteps behind her.

as if she’d been

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

complied without argument.

so profound that Dorothy