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 as normal as

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

her phone, she saw it was a call from Dr. Quincy.

Worried Karen might overhear something and

either," Quincy's voice, even in a rush, was still gentle and soothing, like clear, calming

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

If it was...

was quite surprised that Everett would actually use his personal

you two together?"

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 returned

check his phone when Karen's conversation sidetracked her! By the tshe remembered again, Everett was

to snoop, maybe just out of curiosity, she wanted to confirm her earlier thoughts. Pretending it was accidental, Dorothy glanced