The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 438

Everett was shocked and at a loss for words.

Tve kept it a secret because it’s a stain on the Lopez family’s honor and on Heather’s purity as a young woman. I haven’t even told your father the details. Do you understand why?”

Everett truly hadn’t considered the depths of the situation.

At the time, he had just taken on a portion of the workload at Lopez Corporation, so busy he barely had time to sit down for a glass of water, let alone delve into family scandals. His parents had intentionally shielded him from IL He knew only of a kidnapping incident that had left his mother with severe depression and frequent heart problems.

“Mom, there are many ways to compensate her without forcing her to marry into the Lopez family.”

only someone truly loyal to the Lopez family deserves to be my daughter in law!” Amanda’s voice was thick with emotion. “You’ve been in the business world for years, and you should know that if the photos or videos of my assault were to get out, the Lopez family would become a laughingstock forever! Your father would never truly accept me; no man could endure knowing his wife suffered like that! Then… Heather’s misfortune would become the Lopez family’s curse. Even if you’re in a high position now, you can’t be sure no one’s snickering behind your back with

all too well.

world, any family weakness would be exploited

should be enough! I can arrange a good family for her, and ensure the past stays

you won’t

I never

an ungrateful and heartless son! Since you’ve pushed it this far today, let me make it clear – I’ve chosen to stand by Heather.

the call abruptly, leaving a dial

more complicated

by the window for a long time before turning back and

fell, and the sting of the burn hit his palm that he snapped back

obligations as the sole heir to

Dorothy! Heather would have to face the consequences for what she had