The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Come on, say something!"

Jeffrey was pacing back and forth, clearly on edge. "We're in a bind here, you've got to break the silence!"

"I need a moment to think," Everett admitted, knowing Jeffrey was right.

Dorothy had always been fiercely loyal, her love unwavering. Pushing her away wouldn't drive her into someone else's arms.

But-

That didn't necessarily mean she would take him back.

That was the real issue.

Dorothy's memory halted at the moment she was in the boardroom, a sickly sweet taste rising in her throat until it burst forth uncontrollably.

And then, nothing.

It was as if she had slept for ages, yet she felt utterly drained, floating on water.

As her consciousness slowly stirred, the chill of the ER made her shiver involuntarily.

"You're awake!" Quincy's voice, brimming with excitement, cut through the haze.

tried to frown but

cracked open, everything a

looking up! You're on the mend!" Quincy immediately halted

could hear footsteps and a plethora of

what felt like an eternity, she

for waking up, thank

voice, his warmth- even without opening her eyes, she knew

she drifted back

"What's going on?"

just asleep! Overexertion," Quincy found the reason. "Has she been pulling all-nighters? Lack of sleep can weaken her immune system! If this keeps up, she might need an antidote

deeply, his grip on Dorothy's hand unyielding, "What will it take to completely rid her

Quincy

a sudden move, Everett's hand shot out, gripping Quincy's throat against the wall with such force that veins bulged on his

as though Quincy's neck might

"Give her the antidote!"

Quincy struggled, her face turning

the brink of passing out, Everett