The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Why are you doing this to yourself, locking up in the office?"

"Just do as I say."

Everett knew the poison he'd ingested would cause hallucinations for a while.

Dorothy had been through the same ordeal.

Her depression, which had been mild, spiraled into severe suicidal thoughts because of the toxin-induced hallucinations. They made her insomniac, anxious, and restless.

Everett feared the hallucinations too.

He had no idea what he might do under their influence!

So he instructed Kevin to lock the office door, barring anyone from entering or seeing him, hoping to weather the initial storm. He wanted to gauge the drug's effects and regain control.

Kevin couldn't refuse Mr. Lopez, but...

He was seriously worried about him.

After leaving the office, Kevin did lock it as Mr. Lopez had asked, but his concern led him to seek help from one person-

Dorothy.

call surprised

with Everett, she had almost lost contact with Kevin,

you still at

Yeah." Dorothy was there for a

the executive floor, I'll wait for

Dorothy paused.

frowned slightly, "I'd rather

see Everett or have

is really sick! He almost passed out when

Everett's illness made Dorothy's

even started walking towards the

after a few steps,

see me now. Let Quincy take

you're the only one who

and I are over. If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up."

speak, she heard a loud crash

like something

"Mr. Lopez!"

voice followed by the sound of the phone hitting the floor indicated Kevin had likely

instinctively, sprinted