The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Jeffrey, my mom was innocent, too." Jeffrey was rendered speechless.

Dorothy peered at him, her voice edged with resolve. "I owe Everett a lot, but I've got debts to repay to my mom first." Jeffrey's lips quivered, struggling to find his voice amid the tension.

"So you used Everett, got your mom's lawsuit up and running smoothly, and then, when he's no longer of use, you just kick him back into the abyss, leaving him to fend for himself, right?" "Interpret it how you want." Maybe it was the late hour or the stress of hashing out these issues, but Dorothy decided to just let it go.

No explanations, nothing to explain.

"Fucking hell, you really are—really something! Everett deserved better from you!" Jeffrey cursed, his anger boiling over at her attitude.

Dorothy felt too restless to remain in the car any longer, so she abruptly pushed open the rear door and stepped out without a second thought.

She quickened her pace, hoping to find a reprieve, but fate had other plans; no cabs were in sight. Before she had gone far, Jeffrey's car pulled up beside her, blocking her path.

head when you get

tell her," she replied

Jeffrey might not have liked Dorothy's defeatist attitude or her flippant tone, but he knew he had to ensure her safety. That much sense he still had, or else he might well

insisted, "I can hail a cab myself." She wanted to avoid further discussion about Everett with Jeffrey, preferring to be alone with

and I can't even call you out on it without you getting upset? Aren't I speaking the truth? Everett is Everett, his mother is his mother—two different people! Hasn't Everett always been impartial with his mom? I just don't get it... Hey! Dorothy, what are you doing?" Jeffrey was cut off mid-sentence as Dorothy

the time he got out of his car to chase after

frown, Jeffrey had no choice but to return to his

Jeffrey got back, Karen was still up, waiting for him in the bedroom. Upon

all," Jeffrey

to incite Karen's