The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Wait... You're giving it to me?"

Kevin was completely dumbfounded.

He had just been thrilled about getting a raise, and now the CEO was gifting him a house? A house in Quill Estate, no less! The homes there were massive, starting at 4,000 square feet. Kevin had once dreamt of living there but had quickly dismissed it as fantasy.

"Yes, as a reward," Everett nodded, a small smile on his face. "The missus mentioned you should start dating, but you said you wanted to wait because of housing issues. So, what choice did I have but to gift you one?"

He glanced over at Dorothy, who winked at Kevin, "Take it, Kevin! The boss here has deep pockets; he won't miss it. Miss an offer like this, and who knows if the next Mrs. Lopez will be as generous!" "The next Mrs. Lopez?"

Everett's ears pricked up at the hint of mischief in her words.

Dorothy nodded playfully, "Yeah, who says there'll only be one Mrs. Lopez at the helm of Lopez Corporation?"

"Dorothy!" His voice turned stern as he pulled her close, "There's only one."

"Come on, I was just joking."

"I don't like those kinds of jokes."

"Alright, just

himself smirking, tasting what felt

...

Nighttime.

Everett wasn't caught up in international video conferences, he'd make it a point to tuck Abigail and Langston into bed himself. He wanted to make up for the fatherly love he hadn't

already dozing off with her teddy

but upon opening his door- Langston was still up,

past your bedtime," Everett said, ruffling his son's hair as he

about to send me a set

too excited to

"Your mentor? Byte 7?"

"Yeah!" Langston nodded eagerly.

narrowed his eyes, his mind racing

been in touch

got really busy and didn't contact me didn't even know where to find him! It was

father's darkening mood. Rivals seemed to lurk in every corner, not