The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"I just don't want folks thinking I got my job at Lopez Corp riding on your coattails," Dorothy said, then paused and chuckled to herself.

Everett raised an eyebrow, "What's so funny?" "It just hit me... I guess I kind of did get this job because of you." Otherwise, she'd have to slog it out at Prosperity Consortium for a decade or so before even dreaming of getting a transfer to the headquarters, right? "It was my call to bring you into the Lopez Corp headquarters for training, but staying on? That's all you, your merit," Everett assured her.

He had always recognized Dorothy's work ethic. After all, there's no room for mere decoration at Lopez Corp! Being able to work harmoniously with someone as notoriously hard-driving as Kevin, learning heaps from him, was a testament to Dorothy's dedication and effort.

"Mr. Lopez, are you praising me?" Dorothy asked, a playful note in her voice.

Everett gave her an affectionate smile, "Yes." Dorothy gave him a formal nod, "Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Lopez." "Alright, Abigail and Langston will be out of school soon! I promised them both their mom and dad would pick them up today." "Wait, you didn't tell me! I need to delegate stasks quickly then head out," Dorothy said, rushing towards her office.

Everett followed, a smirk playing on his lips. He thought, if life could always be this simple, this good.

steps later, Everett's phone

he saw it was a call

didn't answer, nor did he hang up.

call eventually dropped, a

first time, that his father might not be lying.

wrapping up her work, Dorothy hurriedly grabbed her bag and joined Everett to

car, she glanced at Everett driving and hesitated before speaking up,

at a red light, "What's on your

want Dorothy to feel like she had to tread