The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

That heart-thumping sensation seemed to find its home only in the presence of Everett.

He kissed her with a focus that intensified from a whisper to a storm.

It wasn't until the onlookers began to tease that Dorothy pushed him away and bolted. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

Everett knew she was shy. Striding with long steps, he caught up to her, "What's the worry? Think we're breaking the rules?" Dorothy didn’t know how to reply.

"Then let's make it official,” he said, gripping her hand a bit tighter. "I'm back in town now. Let's head to city hall and renew our vows." Dorothy blinked out of her daze and then smiled at him, "You think you can just whisk me away to sign papers? I've learned my lesson the first time around.” Looking for a proposal? Everett thought she was softening up.

But Dorothy shook her head, "I want to give it more serious thought before I give you an answer." In the world of grown-ups, anything short of a yes was a no.

Everett understood.

streets, and only when Dorothy felt a hint of fatigue did they head back

rest up. I'll tend to the kids." Everett stroked

Kevin and Jeffrey. I'm not that tired. Playing with the kids

firmly, "Of course!" "Then let's do something else." Without

just did... yesterday." "Just kidding," Everett said as he laid her gently on the bed. "I've got the company matters in hand. Go to sleep.” Reassured,

It was Jeffrey calling. Dorothy also caught a glimpse

it under control. Look who's calling now." Everett sat

sounded oddly excited, as if he'd stumbled upon some grand fortune, a stark contrast to his gloominess earlier when they had