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.

to win his complete trust just like that? Lane

leg to reveal a ghastly scar, "Is

do you hate Everett so

Lane was taken aback.

do this to

life could've been great-parents alive, a successful career, but now... I'm left a

and thought she'd be a good match for me. I admit I was interested, but... once I knew she wasn't into me, I backed off. But Everett, he wouldn't let it go. He was out for blood!" Hearing this, Lane felt a

but Everett must have had a reason,

kind of man

took over my company, a

that my life is ruined I've got nothing left to

you

think I haven't tried? I just failed,"

feeling all too well-it was how he felt about

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

besides wanting Everett dead, what