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...

rekindled their

talk to Dorothy

okay with that?"

work. If you can sort this out, it'd

handle it! I'll

to her enthusiasm remained

Quincy, this was progress! At least he wasn't giving

showing her out hadn't

temperament well; insisting

thought I'd bring over this new medicine I've been working on." After saying this,

"Alright."

smiled, reaching for the

be blocked by

are you

was stunned to

her

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

and now you're manipulating to leave me high and dry!"