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 side,

"Absolutely!"

"Childish!"

"Guilty as charged."

had come to realize that persistence was indeed

all, why bother with pride

done here. How about we pick up

up anyway. We might as well do something

puzzled, "Why's

of your daughter, of course. Kevin's

et dating life would

What a silly girl.

holding Dorothy's hand, led her outside, magically producing two movie tickets from his jacket

Sanchez honor me with her company at

the tickets, glanced at the time, "You bought these in the

tapped her forehead, "Way to kill the mood! I always have

told, he owed his current leisure

he had little else to console him, so he took the chance to get ahead

join you for a movie! But once Ms. Sanchez takes her seat, I

Corp. I can represent Lopez Corp and talk business with