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.

to frown but lacked the

barely cracked open, everything

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

and a plethora of other

what felt like an eternity, she felt a firm

thank you for waking up, thank you..." It was

his warmth- even without opening her eyes, she knew

she drifted

"What's going on?"

worry, she's just asleep! Overexertion," Quincy found the reason. "Has she been pulling all-nighters? Lack of sleep can weaken her

grip on Dorothy's hand unyielding, "What will it take to

impossible," Quincy responded

hand shot out, gripping Quincy's throat against

as though Quincy's neck might

"Give her the antidote!"

Quincy struggled, her face turning beet

when she seemed on the brink of passing out, Everett