The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Despise Everett?

Lane wasn't born yesterday!

"Out with it! Who sent you?!"

"I came on my own."

No sooner had he spoken than Lane, gripping the knife, tightened his hold, and a thin line of blood appeared on the man's neck.

Blood slid down the blade.

Fortunately, the wound wasn't deep, because Lane couldn't afford a murder scene here! He needed to stay under the radar, to avoid stirring the pot.

"Still playing tough? Do you believe I could end you right here?"

The man just smirked, showing no fear, "Go ahead! I came alone, fully prepared to face death! As long as you promise me one thing that Everett doesn't get to live-I don't care if I die!"

Seeing his genuine fearlessness, Lane started to believe him, at least a little.

his complete trust just like that?

leg to reveal a ghastly scar, "Is this reason enough for me to hate

you hate Everett

Lane was taken aback.

do this to

great-parents alive, a successful career, but now... I'm

sister was close to Dorothy and thought she'd be a good match for me. I admit I was interested, but... once I knew she wasn't into

Everett must have

kind

scum, took over my company, a hostile takeover! Left with

"Now that my life is ruined I've got nothing left to lose. If I can take Everett down with me, it

why didn't you just

tried? I just failed," he

well-it was how

on the knife, Lane even offered him a tissue, "Here,

all this way to find me, besides wanting Everett dead, what