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.

win his complete trust just like that?

a scornful laugh and then rolled up his pant leg to reveal a ghastly scar, "Is this

you hate Everett so

Lane was taken aback.

Everett 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 of my life!" "What

be over but a woman-Dorothy! My 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 me, I backed off. But Everett, he wouldn't

Everett must have had a reason,

the kind

a

I've got nothing left to lose. If I can take Everett down with me, it be

why didn't you

I just failed," he said, his

all too well-it was how

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

this way to find me, besides wanting Everett dead, what else are you