The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Suddenly, the name Everett came up, and Dorothy froze for a moment. Karen, ever the oblivious one, didn't notice anything amiss, but Kenneth, with his sharp senses, detected something off in Dorothy's reaction. Yet, he didn't say anything. After all, he wasn't privy to the details. Perhaps it was just a simple quarrel.

"Everett's got his hands full! His mom just passed away, and the company needs him," Jeffrey quickly jumped in to defend his brother, wary of Kenneth seeing an opportunity to make a move. But Kenneth, clever as he was, picked up on the key information.

Amanda passed away? No wonder...

Dorothy's pallor earlier and her reaction now made sense. If he wasn't wrong, this must be the reason for their upset.

"Ah, right, he's too busy to pick me up. I'll just catch a cab back home later; you guys don't need to worry about me."

Karen nodded, "You didn't argue with Everett over his mom's passing, did you?"

Dorothy quickly laughed it off, "Of course not! How could I add to his troubles at a time like this?"

hey, if Everett ever gives you a hard time, you let me know." After Karen spoke, she realized that her cousin was also present. Maybe... it wasn't quite appropriate to discuss this matter in front of

and offered a wry smile, "You all don't need to overthink

silent, unsure of how to continue the conversation. Only Kenneth sighed to himself, "I stand no chance against Everett unless he

really say

suddenly pitched higher, his phone nearly flying out of his hand, "Kenneth said, unless

Everett was

a way to keep him from

verge of tears. "Kenneth and I barely talk, let alone him listening to me knowing I'm on

already given Karen several warning glances. But now, Everett could

Eleanor herself admitted she

ran out crying that