The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Girl, you're a piece of work, you know that?" Dorothy poked fun at her friend with a sly grin, her eyes narrowing in mock accusation. "Back when you were single, you were all about how great possessive guys are. Now you've snagged one, and you're nitpicking left and right! Karen, you're totally showing off your love life." Karen chuckled mischievously, "That's not it, I swear! Why would I flaunt my relationship in front of you? If I'm going to show off, it'll be after you've found your Mr. Right. Consider it a preview for you and your future beau." Dorothy fell silent.

Mr. Right.

Dorothy wasn't even sure what this word meant anymore. Maybe there just wasn't anyone in the world who was right for her.

Drinking with Karen was definitely out of the question. But they did have a fabulous time at Jeffrey's villa, where Dorothy threw on an apron and whipped up a hearty meal.

The two friends reminisced about the good old days, about the tough times at the Prosperity Consortium, Mr.

Percy's challenges, the office politics, and the subtle jockeying with colleagues.

talk about romance, changing the subject

Everett in

by the time Karen, who was visibly worn out, needed to rest, and Dorothy finally

a

notice slapped on the door announcing it was selling out! Dorothy had actually enjoyed the bartender's concoctions there -

outside the bar, pulling out her phone to

she wasn't keen on taking another cab ride, so she looked for a bar within walking

from a distance, and now that I'm close, I see I was right!" The man squinted his eyes with a youthful grin, "Your face is too beautiful to forget, and not many can be mistaken

That hurts!" The man laughed helplessly, "It was just last night at this bar where we met! I'm the one who walked you out." Dorothy was a tad embarrassed, her memories post-drinks were fuzzy at best, with only snippets