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."

Jeffrey knew what he had to

"I've said it before, my

didn't want Dorothy to feel even the slightest bit of obligation

Karen, I've got to help you! If it wasn't for you helping me with that blood type evidence, my daughter might not have been born.

Jeffrey messed up, he always acknowledged the

mind. Since he didn't want to come back, she decided to visit him at the office

ready and head to the office ,making even project team member Austin think she was exceptionally diligent , , putting everyone else to shame. But as the project deadline approached, what

neared its end, Dorothy was reluctant to leave. She checked the company software and saw Everett was in a meeting in Conference Room One. Dorothy hadn't seen him

attempt... was incorrect. Had Everett

up from her chair, a bit unsteady... A wave of

"Ms. Sanchez, what's wrong?"