The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

When the possibility was laid bare, with even the slightest shred of evidence to bolster it, Dorothy knew she couldn't just pretend everything was peachy keen. Wiping the tears from her eyes with her fingertips, she tried to steady her breathing, to calm the storm within.

Right or wrong, the truth had to be faced head-on.

"Karen, you mentioned... maybe Everett's sickness, it's something only Quincy can fix. That's why he's been so close to Quincy?" Dorothy's voice quivered as she spoke. Karen paused, sighing in resignation.

She knew Dorothy wouldn't let this go easily.

"That's what I'm thinking. Otherwise, what's Quincy got to do with any of this? What role does she play in all this?"

Hearing this, Dorothy was ready to bolt.

Karen quickly grabbed her arm, "Hey, where do you think you're going?"

"I'm going to confront Quincy about it! I need to know the truth!"

won't get you anywhere! If Everett wanted you to know, he would've told you straight away,

Karen, I can't control this shaking. How can I be at peace

of Everett grappling with some terminal illness plagued her mind, sowing seeds of fear and unrest that even her rational thoughts couldn't weed

Karen could somewhat understand.

shed light on why Jeffrey and Everett had been so secretive, unwilling

was all

over this, Karen

have right now are guesses. And a lot of it doesn't even add uphLike, if Everett was really sick, he shouldn't be working himself

by Everett's side. If Everett was ill,

of Everett? That suggests everything's fine!" Karen tried to piece it all together, "If something was wrong, Jeffrey would be at home crying his

part

Jeffrey's heart couldn't compare

standing still as if she had just

Everett... he