The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Where were you then?"

"Yeah."

Though she really wished she hadn't been there!

If she hadn't seen Quincy being picked up, she might have been able to fool herself into thinking that Everett's feelings could change, maybe he'd snap out of it in a few days.

But with someone new in the picture...

"Everett, are you seriously going to be with Quincy?"

"I've got things to do, I'm busy."

"Don't dodge my question! I just want to know, are you going to be with Quincy?" Dorothy wiped away a tear, trying hard to keep her emotions in check, "If you just need some space because of everything that's going on with your mom and you're unsure about us, I can wait! However long it takes! But if you've fallen for Quincy and you plan to be with her..."

"Dorothy, I told you, I'm busy. I don't have time for this."

The light in Dorothy's eyes dimmed.

She forced a smile, "Alright, go on with your busy schedule then."

"I"

"Goodbye."

Dorothy hung up first.

be with Everett, but if his decision

she couldn't be a burden

this was for the

Everett stared

the intercom, summoning

Lopez, did you need

"Did Quincy leave?"

fish for info about whether you've been in touch with Ms. Sanchez privately, claiming it's only natural for Mr. Lopez to keep in communication with Ms. Sanchez since there are ongoing

Everett nodded.

exactly the

Anyone would think it was all an act, and instead of hooking

one shot,

there when you

grimaced, "Yes, I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence! If I had known, I would have gone

Everett rubbed his temples.

up could further convince Quincy that there was trouble between him and Dorothy, which was a good

character all too well; she probably

already