The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Quincy," Dorothy's voice sharpened with a warning, "If Everett is willing to marry you, then that's your business! But don't come flaunting it to me." Flaunting.

The word struck Quincy like a blow.

"Seems like you and Mr. Lopez aren't exactly on the best of terms, huh? Thinking I'm calling just to show off."

"You know exactly why you called! Since we're laying it all out today, let me be clear! Everett is an adult; what he wants to do, what he decides to do, I can't control, nor do I have the right to. Whether he marries you or not, that's between you two! But, if you think of mistreating my kids, laying a finger on Abigail and Langston, I won't let it slide!"

"Don't underestimate a mother's power."

After her words, there was a long silence from Quincy's end. It lasted so long Dorothy thought she had hung up, but then she finally spoke.

"You two really had a fallout?"

"Quincy, stop playing dumb! This fallout, isn't it what you wanted? You must be thrilled."

Truth be told, Quincy wasn't keen on seeing this.

on his ongoing concern for Dorothy. This was also why Quincy couldn't quite figure out what she truly wanted, whether she genuinely liked

fell for Everett, she'd want him all to herself with a

Dorothy in his heart, prioritizing her. At least until Everett fell for her, Quincy hoped his affection for Dorothy remained unwavering. Now, seeing them at

current state of Dorothy and Everett's relationship! And now, it

it were all an act, Everett wouldn't be so calmly out of touch; he would have

seemed, the more unsettling it

grew

Everett started not to care about

That couldn't happen.

Absolutely not.

Quincy pulled out her phone and

But no one answered.

to stay calm, but how could she with stakes

reach Everett, she had no choice but to call