The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

If Dorothy died, even if Everett didn't pursue justice, the investigation into her death would inevitably drag Quincy into the mess. She was using Dorothy's wellbeing to threaten Everett, aiming to live comfortably, not to end up behind bars.

"You... you really do value Dorothy more than your own life."

We're talking about poison here, the life-threatening kind. So, it's fair to say that if anything happened to Quincy before he received the final antidote-whether he died or lost his mind-Everett would be the one to pay the price! The risk hadn't disappeared; it had merely shifted onto Everett's shoulders.

"This is my only option."

"But if Dorothy finds out, she would never agree to this!"

Everett suddenly raised his voice, "She must never know. Absolutely not."

"Don't worry, buddy, I'm always on your side! Even though I think your decision is somewhat harsh on yourself, you've made your choice to go this far. I can't let it all fall apart on my watch."

matters, Jeffrey knew what he had to do and what he needed

Everett closed his eyes, "I've said it before, my love for her is my own burden; she shouldn't have to carry any

even

If it wasn't for you helping me with that blood type evidence, my daughter

messed up, he always acknowledged

come back, she decided to visit him at the office instead. Even a

, putting everyone else to shame. But as the project deadline approached,

a meeting in Conference Room One. Dorothy hadn't seen him at all today, so she was particularly eager to catch a glimpse of

her longing, she covertly attempted to access the meeting room, thinking she'd peek in and then leave! But the computer screen asked for a password, and Dorothy's attempt... was incorrect. Had Everett changed it? Dorothy, stubborn, tried again. She thought maybe she had remembered it wrong or

bit unsteady... A wave of unease

"Ms. Sanchez, what's wrong?"