The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"There's really nothing tough to choose," Dorothy mused aloud, her voice steady even as the weight of the world seemed to press upon her shoulders. "If I waver now, my mother's death will truly be forgotten.” Hesitation was a luxury she couldn't afford.

"You have my number," Quincy offered, genuine concern in her voice. "If you need help with anything, just give me a call." She could feel Quincy's kindness wrapping around her like a warm blanket.

"Thanks, I appreciate it," Dorothy replied with a nod before turning to leave.

But then she stopped and called out, "Dr. Quincy!" "Yeah?" "If the Lopez family insists on having you as part of their clan..." "Do you want me to refuse them?" Dorothy shook her head. "I want you to accept, and then give Everett a chance to earn your trust.” What she couldn't provide, she hoped someone else might.

Quincy chuckled and waved her off. "I'm still rooting for you two to patch things up until your mother's name is cleared, and you let go of your bitterness.” The day Dorothy returned to Eldorria City, the skies opened up and wept with her.

No welcoming party awaited her, just Karen.

her, Karen dashed through the

smiles, there stood Karen, her sobs cutting through the air,

gets you this worked up?" Karen nodded vigorously, her

grievances and needed a good cry?" Karen was caught off guard, her face a mix of emotions. "How

fortunately, Karen had driven Derek's car, sparing them from the

inside the vehicle, Dorothy noticed

still talk it out.” She thought to

Karen said as she started the car, taking a deep breath before continuing. "And you can't tell

with his ex-girlfriend." The revelation hit Dorothy