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.

concern for Dorothy. This was also why Quincy

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

his heart, prioritizing her. At least until Everett fell for her, Quincy hoped his affection for Dorothy remained unwavering. Now, seeing them at odds, potentially breaking up, Quincy panicked, afraid. All thoughts of love and romance flew out

state of Dorothy and

an act, Everett wouldn't be so calmly out of touch; he

more indifferent Everett seemed, the more unsettling it felt

fear grew

about Dorothy,

That couldn't happen.

Absolutely not.

pulled

But no one answered.

stay calm, but how could

to reach Everett, she had no choice