The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

She still didn't get it. What on earth did Lane want with her? Was he really after that $20 million ransom?

"Why? I have my reasons!" He took another drag from his cigarette, then without another word, pressed the burning end against the back of Quincy's tied hands! "Ah!"

A scream tore through the silence, pain searing through her skin as the color drained from Quincy's face.

"Will you shut up? You're hurting my ears," Lane's eyes darkened, his grip tightening on Quincy's jaw, delivering a slap that left her dazed. "Keep your mouth shut!" Quincy was in shock.

Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine falling into the clutches of someone like him.

"Please, let me go... I'll give you the money, okay?"

Lane laughed.

"You think I'm doing this for $20 million?"

Quincy was at a loss. She couldn't fathom

made me lose is way beyond a mere $20

more than

to strike back. Fate seemed to have opened a door for

bow to you! I'm about to marry him, but it's just an arranged marriage by our families. He doesn't care about me the way he cares about Dorothy!" "What does that matter?" Lane shrugged, "Quincy,

an eyebrow, "You said it yourself, without your antidote, Everett

he was

antidote, now in my hands." Lane smirked, proud of his plan. "He'd never guess

you kill me! You'll be sentenced!" Quincy's voice trembled with fear. Thoughts of love and the future were far from her mind.

Lane, she posed

poison Everett, I thought you weren't afraid of

your fate is sealed! Stop dreaming, accept your

wanted to stay calm, but her mind