The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Lane's words hit Kenneth like a curveball, leaving him completely unprepared.

So, his initial reaction was to freeze in shock.

It was this very reaction that tipped Lane off.

He did it on purpose.

"You still have feelings for Dorothy, don't you?"

The look in Kenneth's eyes a moment ago was all the evidence Lane needed.

If Kenneth had truly moved on from Dorothy as he claimed, his expression wouldn't have been so complicated.

Kenneth wanted to deny it, but it was clear that Lane wouldn't have asked if he didn't already know the answer. Lying would be pointless.

Of course, Kenneth didn't give a straight answer, just a wry smile. "Hard to say if it's what you'd call 'having feelings.""

"So, we're not going to end up rivals, are we?" Lane asked, though his voice carried a chilling undertone despite his smile. "No, I told you I have a girlfriend."

she's upset with you because of Dorothy." Lane clapped him on the shoulder, his grin widening. "Regardless of what you think, it's none of my business!

then looked away. "Yeah, you're

he was only second

...

Night fell.

hospital was under lockdown, making it

Everett was dealing with work while on the phone

have been crowding the office, asking about your condition. But don't worry, haven't said a word! Just gave them vague replies

I can rest easy with

Lopez, how much longer

he spoke in a low voice, I want to speed up our plans, but the more critical it gets, the

Quincy, Everett

stir up the media and start spreading the news about your... uh, situation." Kevin trailed off awkwardly, unable to bring himself

"death."

no taboos, you can speak freely." Everett's lips curled slightly, his eyes filled with tenderness. "As long as it

all, if anything happened to Dorothy, it