The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Everett frowned, "But things aren't exactly like Heather claimed." "Close enough! Your mom's just been brainwashed by her, otherwise what beef would she have with Dorothy's mom?" Jonathan rambled on, "Now we just wait for Dorothy's next move, to see if she'll appeal. I bet she will." "She definitely will," Everett knew Dorothy's stubborn streak all too well.

She was as stubborn as a mule, the kind to hit a wall and not turn back. She would never accept the verdict.

Jonathan sighed, "Then you gotta talk ssense into her, man. No point in making a scene! Everyone looks bad if the gloves coff. Your mom got a year with probation, a slap on the wrist, really. She won't dare step out of line again! If Dorothy drops this appeal nonsense, I promise to stay out of you two's business, and I can handle your mother on my end." It was his way of conceding to Dorothy.

The main issue was that if she did take it to the State Court, and with his son watching him like a hawk, ensuring no foul play, the outcwas anyone's guess! Better to step back now and make peace.

Everett was silent for a long while before finally speaking, "We've already broken up." "Then why you are still meddling in her business?" "I have to." His voice was firm, "Appealing is her right." When Everett got the call from Dorothy, it was early morning in Liberty City.

He had just left the kids' room, planning to ask Kevin to book a flight back to Eldorria City.

couldn't help but

if Everett himself thought it was

the unfamiliar number, he finally

few seconds, his tone unfriendly, "You're drinking again?" Otherwise, with Dorothy's temperament, Everett figured he'd never

word was clear and concise as she uttered, "Sorry to bother you again. I'm not trying to make things difficult, just... could you sendsvideos of Abigail and Langston? I want to see them." Everett glanced at the door to the kids' room, "They're still asleep." "No rush, just send them when they wake up. You don't have to unblock me. Just email it to my work." "What's going on?" Irritation somehow upsurged in Everett's chest, "Why the sudden need to see the kids?" "Nothing's up! Just missing them. I may have given them to you, but as their mother, I

him like the enemy, being overly cautious

.

verdict," Everett ignored her talk of rights and steered the conversation elsewhere. He was keen

was definitely off