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.

and trinkets on the streets, and only when Dorothy felt a hint of fatigue did they head back to

kids." Everett stroked her hair,

Don't dump it all on Kevin and Jeffrey. I'm not that tired. Playing with the kids is doable.” "Are

else." Without further ado, Everett

a start, then playfully hit his shoulder, a hint of complaint in her voice, "We 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, Dorothy was

It was Jeffrey calling. Dorothy also caught a glimpse of the name on the

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

Dorothy heading back from Snowfall City?" Jeffrey sounded oddly excited, as if he'd stumbled upon