The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy barely noticed the flash of Everett's phone screen, giving it a subconscious glance but not really paying attention.

As a CEO, his days were typically swamped, and people constantly sought him out.

Lately, she couldn't help but think that Everett must have been putting off a lot of work because of her.

The thought made her heart heavy, as if something was squeezing her throat, making it hard to breathe.

If she were gone, then Everett wouldn't have to waste his ton her anymore...

Everything could just end.

"Dorothy? Dorothy!" Karen's voice sharply pulled her back to reality.

Dorothy's body jerked, and she broke out in a cold sweat.

tried to sound

Dorothy's purse. "Your phone's been ringing. Didn't you hear

phone, she saw it was a

would she suddenly reach out to her? Worried Karen might overhear something and get the wrong idea, Dorothy stood up to take the call a little

Dr. Quincy." "I've been trying to reach you! I've been calling Mr. Lopez, no answer, and you weren't picking up either," Quincy's voice, even in a rush, was still gentle and soothing, like clear, calming waters, "Did Mr. Lopez see the rehab instructions I sent

repeatedly, was it Quincy messaging him? "I'm not sure, you should wait for his reply," Dorothy couldn't

If it was...

surprised that Everett would actually

two together?"

asked him this morning, and he said he was taking care of you." Dorothy forced a smile. Catching a glimpse of Everett returning from the restroom, she spoke softly, "He should get back to you soon." "Okay, sure!" After hanging up, she

about to remind Everett to check his phone when Karen's conversation sidetracked

out of curiosity, she wanted to confirm her earlier thoughts.