The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Eleanor's smile was incongruous with her otherwise demure appearance. It held an air of nonchalance that seemed out of place on her gentle features.

"I mean, the guy I had a thing for got hitched years ago. So, I totally understand his feeling. I see you're flying solo too, Dorothy. Ever thought about...?" Dorothy cut in swiftly, eager to set the record straight, "Kenneth is just a friend to me, nothing more. I'm already into someone else and that's not going to change." Eleanor arched an eyebrow, "Must be quite the catch to snag your attention." "He is exceptional." Exceptional to the point where she felt unworthy.

"Well, here's to hoping things work out with your Mr. Right!" "Thanks," Dorothy said with a small smile. "And you and Kenneth—are wedding bells in your future?" Eleanor paused, mulling it over seriously. "lI guess so. I mean, I'm not about to be the other woman and steal someone else's man. If Kenneth pops the question, I'd say yes." She said.

Dorothy wanted to warn her that marriages of convenience might not last, that she might regret it, but she held back. After all, marriage itself was a kind of fate, wasn't it? She had been in love with Everett, and yet, they were divorced. Who could predict the future? For adults, all that mattered was to take responsibility for their own choices.

"I just hope I'll get an invite to your wedding." Dorothy concluded.

Eleanor missed the deeper meaning behind Dorothy's words, assuming she was just offering reassurance.

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the tension was palpable. Their friends seemed on edge, as if bracing for a confrontation between them that never came. But there was harmony between Dorothy and Eleanor, and after their chat, Dorothy even no longer felt

at her apartment before heading to their own

is coming up. Can you make it? You'd have to be out of Eldorria City for three days." Everett was aware of Karen's situation and wanted

and, sensing her approval, agreed, "Yeah, I can make it." "Good, I'll have Kevin sort out your flight,"

we just did?" "No clue," his reply was always extremely simple.

sighed tically, "Karen's cousin Kenneth has got himself a girlfriend! We just

well-matched." Everett on the other end clearly wasn't interested in the gossip, "And your

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