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

phone's been ringing. Didn't you hear it?" Indeed, she

she saw it

and get the wrong idea, Dorothy stood up to take the call

even in a rush, was still gentle and soothing, like clear, calming waters,

earlier, when Everett's phone screen lit up repeatedly, was it Quincy messaging him? "I'm not sure, you should wait for his reply," Dorothy couldn't confirm whether Everett saw the messages or not. Maybe she was overthinking

If it was...

surprised that Everett would actually use his personal account

two together?" Quincy asked

the restroom." "Oh! That explains it. I 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

phone when Karen's conversation sidetracked her! By the

to snoop, maybe just out of curiosity, she wanted to confirm