The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Hey... when did you get here?"

"I saw you hustling out in a hurry." Everett strode over, his long legs closing the distance quickly, and wrapped her in an embrace.

That distinct scent of his enveloped her, offering Dorothy an endless sense of security.

"Why didn't you give me a heads up?"

Dorothy pouted.

"Since when do you announce a surprise check in advance?" Everett raised an eyebrow, his warm smile spreading.

"You're doing surprise checks on me now?"

"Of course! With all these rivals around, who knows if Kenneth Nelson hears about your new venture and comes running to help, trying to sweep you off your feet!" That got Dorothy laughing.

"So, what you're saying is, unless Kenneth is married, you're going to be on guard against him no matter what?"

"Even marriage wouldn't cut it."

It's not like Kenneth never had a girlfriend. Still ended up the same, right?

lifted a finger to poke his

"Absolutely!"

"Childish!"

"Guilty as charged."

realize

why bother with pride in front of

we pick up Abigail and

up anyway.

was puzzled, "Why's

daughter, of course. Kevin's always got candy in his

Abigail's et dating life would be a breeze-whomever had the most candy would win

What a silly girl.

holding Dorothy's hand, led her outside, magically producing two movie

Ms. Sanchez honor me with her company at

the tickets, glanced at the time, "You bought these in the morning? Been a slow day at

kill

truth be told, he owed his

so he took the chance to

a movie! But once Ms. Sanchez takes her seat, I won't

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