The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

The diner owner caught the tender moment between Dorothy and Everett and gave Dorothy a conspiratorial wink. "Dorothy, you've struck gold, haven't you? Finding a man who's truly devoted to you in this lifetime." "Yeah, I guess I've struck gold."

There was a time when Dorothy would doubt her good fortune, feeling it was too much of a burden, but now, she readily nodded in agreement, accepting her good luck.

Who wouldn't feel blessed to have someone like Everett by their side?

"Enjoy your meal, lovebirds. I'll go attend to the other customers!"

The diner owner quickly went back to her bustling establishment.

Dorothy glanced around, noticing the crowd. "It's off-peak hours, yet it's so busy. Looks like Havenbrook City's flavors are really hitting it off with the folks in Eldorria City."

"Yeah, the food from Havenbrook City is delicious."

"Don't tell me... this place is one of your ventures?" Everett paused, his fork mid-air, "No."

"Oh."

"It was a gift from me to them."

If he had invited them personally, he would ensure everything was perfectly arranged for their new life in Eldorria City. If not gifting them this diner, he'd have found another way

real estate prices, and the sheer size of this

placed a piece of fish on her plate, his voice soft, "I'm grateful to them for being there for you when you needed help, on my

wasn't easy for

he had, she wouldn't

their arrival

but soon felt a lump in her throat, tears threatening

reached for a napkin, trying

she hide

wrong? Was there

her head "No, it's just... this fish is so haven't had fish

stop her tears; instead, he handed

you're free, could you come with me somewhere?" "Where

her eyes, freshly cried, making them appear even darker, "To visit my

paused, momentarily

mentioning it once to Dorothy, he hadn't