The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Karen always played by one rule: never let herself be shortchanged!

After all, if her best friend was involved, Karen automatically assumed she was in the right.

"Karen, love isn't something you can tally up like a grocery bill," Dorothy said, wiping away a tear and forcing a smile. "And I don't want to."

It was over. That was that.

If Quincy hadn't shown up in Everett's life, Dorothy would have held on a bit longer, even against his cold indifference. But now, there was someone else.

Everything had changed.

"Everett is breaking up with you just because of his mom? I swear, Quincy's got to be part of the reason."

believe that the love Everett had shown Dorothy could be overshadowed by his mom's passing. It either meant his past affection was a facade, or there was more to the

can't give me

friend was not going to be

"Please, don't," Dorothy begged.

had loved each other once, shared two kids, and

the storms had passed and they could finally be at

okay with letting

have?" Dorothy sighed. "By his account, I owe him. Every time I mentioned breaking up, I was decisive, never considering his feelings.

protect his reputation? If you had made him take your side publicly against his mom, he'd be the one everyone hated! Dorothy, did you ever tell him that?” Dorothy shook her head. "I

and leaving Eldorria City, maybe even the