The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Everett ended the call with the same detachment one might show when instructing an underling to take out the trash.

In his eyes, Heather was probably less than that. She was the instigator of all this mess.

Had it not been for Dorothy's insistence on a verdict demanding the death penalty, Everett would never have let Heather live this long with all her limbs intact.

In the dimly lit basement, a musty, moldy stench hung heavy in the air.

Heather had become a shadow of her former self, all skin and bones, save for the slight bulge of her pregnant belly. It was clear she was with child.

Her seduction of a guard and the subsequent pregnancy had been reported to Everett promptly. After all, such matters were serious business, and no one wanted to be held accountable should things go south.

no interest, saying only to let her be as long as

intended for the child to be born. But it turned out it was just another means to torment hier "Heather, take this pill," a guard ordered, part of the new rotation put in place to

up, her eyes dull, her face etched with defeat. "What's that? I won't take it..." "You're in no position to bargain," the guard said with an exasperated eye roll. "Your choice is simple: take it willingly, or we'll make sure you swallow it." "You want to harm my baby!" Heather clutched her

be her salvation since Everett had known about it for so long and yet had

I have information about Dorothy!" "Nobody cares about what you have to say," the

I'm going to administer the medication.” "Understood."

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