The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Hah." Everett chuckled above her head, "Seems like I'm the one dreaming.” How could it be her? He'd been harboring this dream for more than a decade. The longer it persisted, the more he dreaded waking up.

"Hmm? What?" Dorothy didn't quite catch that.

Everett, of course, wasn't about to repeat himself. He already felt low enough in front of Dorothy.

"It's nothing. Just wrapped up at work. Where do you wanna go?" "Is Jeffrey at the office?" Everett's thick brows furrowed. "Why do you ask about him?" Dorothy blinked, "Karen mentioned grabbing dinner together, that's why I asked." "He's there." "Oh." Dorothy nodded, leaning in closer to Everett with a teasing arch of her eyebrow. "Don't tell me you're getting jealous just because I asked about Jeffrey? He's your buddy!" "I don't like you snooping around other men." Dorothy couldn't help but laugh.

She had no idea Everett had such a possessive streak. She used to think he was cool and somewhat detached, not paying her much mind and even giving her plenty of space. Turns out, the aloof act was just an act.

knew about it earlier, would you have bolted?" Dorothy thought for a moment, smiling guiltily, "Probably." The last thing

spoke as if it all made

to me for

a loss, but more that she wasn't good at socializing or handling people's

words slipped out before Dorothy could stop them. Reflecting on it, she realized

helped you with your backpack, you'd be sure to say thanks with utmost politeness." Dorothy was at a

was placing that letter on Dorothy's desk.

when he got back. Would she reject him or accept him? When the bell rang and he returned to the classroom, basketball in hand, seeing Dorothy

hope chilled instantly.