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.

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

of untouchable royalty, his approval feeling like a

her phone to capture the moment with a photo

pictures, she realized Everett's piercing gaze was fixed on her.

he asked, closing the laptop and turning

be afraid of?" She sighed with exasperation in her voice, "You're the CEQ! It wouldn't

the new project.” "Oh? What's it called?" she asked, wrapping her

nodded, "Yes." "Round and round like dawn to dusk, right?" she mused, recalling a lyric out

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