The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Austin squinted his eyes and let out a chuckle. "Don't worry. I've been around the block in this business world, and I know the ropes. It'll just be our little secret, okay?" Dorothy could not be bothered to explain further.

Following Austin into the boardroom, she found her seat and settled down, coughing a few times to clear her throat.

The meeting was an internal team huddle, so the atmosphere was far from formal.

Everyone spoke their minds freely, sharing their thoughts and ideas about the project.

Dorothy had been feeling in sync with her colleagues, which eased her nerves considerably. Having been mentored by the renowned Everett, her analysis and insights were particularly sharp, earning her numerous nods of approval from the manager.

This, however, didn't sit well with some of the female staff on her team.

suggestions, all of which were dismissed, whereas Dorothy's were unanimously

and how could that not stir up a bit of jealousy? As the meeting adjourned and Dorothy returned to her office, there came

the project assistant. I have a question I'd like to ask you." Her words were polite,

chair, saying warmly, "Please, take a seat. I'll send you the documents right away." Ophelia took a seat and slapped the folder she was carrying onto the desk. That crisp sound couldn't have been made

meeting you didn't understand?" "It's nothing major. It's just that your analysis was so unique. It's different from

challenge in Ophelia’s tone. "Maybe that's why the fourth project team has never been at the forefront of winning projects. Poor adaptability and comprehension skills.” Ophelia clenched her fists in fury. "Aren't you

a way with words. What did I say? I just mentioned I didn't grasp your analysis and hoped you could go

for gentle and patient, you might want to try a kindergarten. There, both principals and teachers are nothing but kind. But this, this is the corporate world." Being

it was time for some self-reflection on whether it was a