The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Alright." Dorothy nodded in agreement.

She had her own agenda. She figured that once Kenneth laid eyes on Everett, he'd further cut his losses and move on. Dragging this out for years had been enough, and any further delay would only deepen his misguided attachment.

After helping Everett out of the tub, Dorothy went the extra mile to blow-dry his hair before letting him leave the steamy bathroom. The man's wounds were stubborn healers, and the last thing they needed was the flu. That could turn the wound into an infection.

She took a quick shower herself, carelessly splashing water before slipping into a bathrobe and wandering out to join him.

Everett was planted in front of the computer. Head slightly bowed, he was deep in conversation with Kevin about some business matter.

Dorothy found a spot where she could gaze at his profile undisturbed, a small indulgence she allowed herself. Watching Everett work was, in its own right, a form of pleasure.

concentration. Other times, he'd nod slightly in agreement, though his expression always

epitome of untouchable royalty, his

out her phone to capture the moment with a photo

Everett's piercing gaze was fixed on her. His eyes were deep and enigmatic, with

bed?" he asked, closing the laptop and turning to her with

phone with a smile, "You were on a video conference. I didn't want to be caught lounging in bed in the background.” "What's there to be afraid of?" She sighed with exasperation in her voice,

"Oh? What's it called?" she asked, wrapping

"Is that the resort project in Havenbrook City I saw the other day?" He nodded, "Yes." "Round and round like dawn

‘ will be with you from dusk to dawn’. That's a vow of eternal commitment.” Dorothy raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Aren't those two songs using the same two words?" "But with a different meaning." He didn't want to soothe himself by a lyric such as "round and round". What he wanted was a bond that couldn't be severed by