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."

willing to carve out time

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

does work

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

get it." Everett stood up immediately

didn't follow. Instead, she took out her phone to snap a picture of him buying the

a memento

away,

Dorothy looked up-

two girls

the ones who had been taking pictures of Everett at the claw machine

"Can we help you?"

um, we were wondering if your brother has

took Dorothy a moment to grasp

like

were the same age, she was

uniform really did make her

he has a girlfriend,"

even if she was his invisible girlfriend,

bother you! We wanted to