The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Everett mulled over it for what felt like hours, trying to understand why Dorothy was adamant about him not attending her mother's memorial. Surely, it was not just because her mom appreciated peace and quiet, as she had claimed.

Kenneth was welcome while he was not, and the only logical explanation Everett could come up with was the bitter truth surrounding Dorothy's mother's passing.

After much contemplation, he figured that the crux of the matter must lie with Heather. Dorothy probably believed that if it were not for his presence, Heather would not have been green with envy and lash out in a fit of jealousy, and her mother would still be alive.

Everett was indirectly responsible for the tragedy. That must be why Dorothy could not bear the thought of him paying his respects.

After all, he had never hurt Bella. In fact, he was the one to arrange for her top-notch surgery with a renowned doctor from abroad.

Now that he thought he had pinpointed the cause, he was determined to unearth the real culprit. He wanted Dorothy to be able to settle her scores and release the pent-up anger in her heart.

it would also prevent Kenneth from

it over with your mother.” Jonathan sighed heavily into the phone. "You've got to understand the tough spot I'm in here! When Heather stabbed you, and your life was hanging by a thread, I had someone deal with her already. But your mother insisted on stopping it. Otherwise, Heather would have been long gone.” Jonathan was not one to mince words; a menace like Heather needed to

wife's constant talk

the very backing of the Lopez family. She grew more audacious over time, even daring to dabble in murderous

things with Mom, I'll talk to Dorothy about changing

your mother. I'm tired of arguing over someone like Heather to the point of

already shifted to him, and no one

of the outcome, neither of them wanted

up, Everett asked coldly, "Did my mother have a hand in what Heather did to Dorothy's mother?"