The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

For over a decade, whenever Everett even hinted at giving up, there was always a line of women ready to step up to the plate. Dorothy believed that a single Quincy wasn't enough to shake the solid foundation she had built with Everett.

If Quincy could so easily take her place, then... Well, Dorothy hadn't even let that thought cross her mind. She couldn't fathom what it would be like if Everett truly left her! "Alright, but you better tell me if something's up! Don't you dare keep it to yourself," Karen said, knowing all too well Dorothy's tendency to bottle things up. Suffering in silence was Dorothy's MO.

"Okay."

After hanging up, Dorothy leaned on the armrest of her couch, replaying every moment she and Everett had shared. Each memory was a testament to how deeply he loved her. How could he possibly get tangled up with Quincy?

Once the call ended, Karen couldn't help but dwell on their conversation. Dorothy had made her promise not to confront Jeffrey directly, so she had to be a bit more covert in her approach. "You haven't been going to the office much lately."

Karen pushed open the door to the kids' room, finding Jeffrey cradling their daughter. Having a precious daughter had practically turned him into a stay-at-home dad!

"With the office being slow, why bother going in?" Jeffrey looked up at his wife, raising an eyebrow, "What's up?"

him a sidelong glance, "Everett's mom passed

he was always busy, but now he's literally running off

busy he hasn't had time

her. Something about that statement... didn't

talking

advice, and we chatted a bit," Karen avoided his gaze, pretending to look elsewhere, "I felt like Dorothy was a bit off, thought maybe she and Everett had a

leaning in, "What did she

fine, just that Everett's been too

always

perked up, sensing drama, "What

nothing." Jeffrey quickly shook his head, "Just saying, they're cut from the

significant issues, they'd claim everything was peachy. Everett was like that,