The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Heather was ushered into the confines of Swevia County under the cover of night.

Though blindfolded, she could sense the inky blackness enveloping her.

"Did you get my message through? I need to see Everett." "We did. Whether Everett decides to see you, well, you can just wait and see.” The guards were clearly impatient, shoving her roughly into the vehicle without a word more.

That was all she needed.

Heather's only fear was that her message wouldn't reach him, that Everett would remain oblivious and she would meet her end without him ever knowing. But if he heard even a whisper about Dorothy, he would come. She was certain.

She braced herself for a long wait, but to her surprise, just a few hours later, at the crack of dawn, Everett appeared before her.

in a black trench coat, his towering 6'3" frame exuding a natural elegance with his lean

leaner than before, his aristocratic aura remained

knew why he had come at such an hour. She diverted her gaze and offered a wry smile. "Is Dorothy asleep?" "What's the story about Dorothy?"

the corner, Heather peered through the iron bars that caged her. "Everett, tell me, if Dorothy didn't exist, could there be a chance for you to like me?" He didn't answer, his

always

there is no Everett. Your question has no answer." He wouldn't entertain the hypothetical, nor spare Heather a sliver

wasn't I? Back when we could be friends abroad, I actually believed that if I kept up with you, I could stand by your side." Heather realized how foolish she had been to think that Everett's affection for Dorothy was a mere youthful fancy, something that would falter with

this time, Heather had reflected

that Everett's intentions had always been clear-cut. Dorothy was the only one he wanted; there had