The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy, though finding it hard to relax, made an effort to ease into the moment, unwilling to push Everett away or shrink back. She knew deep down that Everett didn't want to hurt her.

But with Abigail and Langston still out of the loop, Everett didn't dare to overstep, letting her go after only half an hour.

Yet, neither of them moved, still holding each other, listening to the beat of each other's hearts.

After a while, Everett broke the silence.

"Should we take a shower?"

"I can manage on my own."

He lifted his hand, his thumb gently grazing her porcelain-like cheek, "Is this because I didn't exhaust you?"

With a playful huff, Dorothy pushed him slightly, a smile teasing her lips, "Be careful, or I might snap a photo of you like this and leak it to the company intranet! That'll certainly shatter your CEO image."

Mention Everett in public, and you'd hear about his reserved, almost aloof demeanor, sparing words as if each one cost him.

Yet here he was, all his words saved for moments like these.

miss me, you can open it

paused, then slowly, her hand found its way to his shoulder, "Everett, I don't need a photo, I want the real

wish is

to me,

Everett's brows furrowed, his heart

knew Dorothy's unusual approach meant she had

nature, she wouldn't have sought him out

"What did she say?"

illness, and after much research,

Everett knew!

the

true," he confirmed, looking into Dorothy's eyes, "Did

"She did."

"Have you taken it?"

with mischief, "What

straightened up, pulling her onto his lap, meeting her gaze, This is no time for

something else about

You won't have to suffer and be hospitalized