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.

just like that? Lane was

to reveal a ghastly scar, "Is this reason

do you hate Everett

Lane was taken aback.

do this to

him! My life could've been great-parents alive, a successful career, but now... I'm left a cripple for the rest

she'd be a good match for me. I admit I was interested, but... once I knew she

but Everett must have had a reason,

the kind

a hostile takeover! Left with nothing, absolutely

calmly saying, "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 kill

I just failed," he said, his tone

feeling all too well-it was how he

Lane even offered him a tissue, "Here, clean yourself up." "No

to find me, besides wanting Everett dead, what else are