The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

There she stood, her tone and demeanor screaming the wicked stepmother of Abigail and Langston.

Everett didn't argue, just listened quietly.

"I was thinking, actually, it's not totally unreasonable for Ms. Sanchez to want some financial security. Life's tough, and we all need money for the basics. The lawsuit must've drained her savings, and now with you two breaking up... You should really try to see it from her perspective."

"I'm willing to give her something, but she's asking for too much."

"What exactly does Ms. Sanchez want?" Quincy paused, probing gently, "If... if she's willing to take something and leave Eldorria City, I could chip in too, as a sort of compensation for Ms. Sanchez."

"You'd do that?"

Quincy nodded, her expression one of understanding and kindness.

"Without me in the picture, the Lopez family might have accepted her. She probably hates me, doesn't she? I figured it's better to clear the air, offer her some financial peace, and then we can all move on."

Her real aim was to get Dorothy to leave Eldorria City for good, to avoid any further complications.

What if...

Dorothy rekindled their old

Dorothy yourself, see if

that?"

can

it! I'll make sure Ms. Sanchez

her

At least he wasn't giving her the cold shoulder anymore. "Anything

of showing her out hadn't

insisting on staying would

thought I'd bring over this new

"Alright."

smiled, reaching for the

to be blocked by

are you

was stunned to find her here,

beat her

me off financially? Wow, you two really are

and now you're manipulating to leave me high and