The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Back in the day, with Everett's mom gone, Dorothy wasn't keen on holding grudges anymore. Life's too short to be stuck in the past, torturing herself over things that can't be changed.

After what could only be described as a half-satisfying tumble between the sheets - at least for Everett, Dorothy was utterly spent.

"We've got three more hours before we land. Get some sleep; I'll wake you up when it's time," Everett whispered, gently stroking her hair, his gaze lingering on her face, reluctant to look away.

"Mhm," she murmured, already on the brink of sleep from exhaustion. No sooner had she spoken than she drifted off, using Everett's arm as a pillow.

Everett, with one hand free, grabbed his phone and shot a message to Kevin.

"Pick up Dorothy from the airport later. Keep an eye on my dad; if he goes off the rails, step in."

likely unleash his fury on Dorothy once he "learned" of his only son's "death." But this charade was necessary, to convince Lane beyond doubt that no one was

the precautions, Everett couldn't shake off the worry. He couldn't bear the thought of Dorothy

...

Karen received that call from Kenneth, there had been radio silence. Initially, she naively thought Kenneth had another way to secure the antidote for Dorothy.

wife's distraction, pressed her until she

to tell anyone ahead of time, especially not Dorothy, not even you. He said if he

it, Karen realized Lane must have been

rogue without telling us?" Jeffrey was

only heard second-hand accounts of Quincy's gruesome death, but Jeffrey had witnessed it firsthand. Having such a madman close by

"But-"