The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Can't help it, work's been crazy busy."

"I was strapped for cash at the time, and swamped with stuff."

Somehow, being buried in work every day made me feel more grounded than ever.

"So, what's next on the agenda?"

Everett had cleared his schedule for the day, ready to go with the flow.

"How about a movie? Isn't that part of the classic date playbook?"

"We're not at work, no need for a 'playbook'," Everett said with a slight frown, then turned to check which floor the cinema was on.

We decided on a romance movie, but it wouldn't start for another hour.

I grabbed us some popcorn and pulled Everett to sit on a bench near the cinema entrance.

"No wonder dating is a hit with the youngsters; it does feel pretty awesome."

"If you like it, I'll make time at least once a week just for you."

At that, Dorothy immediately waved her hands, "No way! The Lopez Corporation has too much on its plate, and when my own venture takes off, I'll be swamped too! Let's just savor these moments instead." "I can always make time."

was something he was willing to carve out

means you'd have to burn the midnight oil or... Kevin ends up bearing the brunt of it! Spare him, will you? He's

does work

the sight of a vendor selling candy apples, "I want one

it." Everett stood

follow. Instead, she took out her phone to snap a picture of him buying the

memento from our

her phone away, she

Dorothy looked up-

girls

been taking pictures of Everett at the claw machine

"Can we help you?"

wondering if your brother has

to grasp

like her

they were the same age, she was

her school uniform really did make her look

Yes, he has a girlfriend," Dorothy

she was his invisible girlfriend, it still

wanted to ask for his WhatsApp, never mind