The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 861

It wasn't Everett.

It was Kevin.

"I'm fine," Dorothy said, her eyes dimming before she mustered a strained smile. "I just need to rest here for a bit. Don't worry about me." Kevin hesitated, but he didn't leave. "Should I get you some antacid?" "No need. I've got some in my bag, and I've already taken it. Really, I'm okay." "Alright then." Seeing her so insistent on not needing help, Kevin nodded and began to walk away.

He hadn't gotten far when Dorothy suddenly called out to him.

"Kevin, wait a second!" He turned around to see Dorothy clench her teeth and stand up straight, walking towards him.

"Could you... not mention this to him?" she asked.

She didn't want Everett to know anything about her, not even a stomachache.

being the sharp guy he was, knew exactly who

he didn’t bring me along. I don't bother him outside of work hours." The implication was clear — he wouldn't have the chance to tell Everett anything.

you." "No need to thank me. Besides, Mr. Lopez hardly checks in domestically anymore. The surveillance and bodyguards he had around you before... they've all been called off." In other words,

had sensed

thing to figure it out herself, but hearing it

back to work." "Sure." Watching Kevin walk away, Dorothy let out a heavy sigh and clutched her stomach, only to realize that the pain was not just

way back to the office, took out the antacid from her bag,

more than just antacids; she also carried painkillers because sometimes the stomach medicine wasn't enough. To get through the workday,

morning meeting is starting." Her assistant knocked

a few deep breaths

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