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

you talk to Dorothy yourself,

that?"

with my work. If you can sort this out, it'd be a

it! I'll make sure

to her

At least he wasn't giving her the

way of showing

temperament well; insisting on staying would only irritate

were really sick, so I thought I'd bring over this

"Alright."

reaching for the

be

are you doing

stunned to find her here,

beat her to

did you convince Everett to cut me off financially? Wow, you two really are a piece of

manipulating to leave me high and