The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Just when Perdita thought she had a sliver of hope to wiggle out of the situation unscathed, Kevin's words smashed that hope to smithereens. She hadn't just crossed Dorothy; it was Everett she had unwittingly provoked.

"I...I didn't mean it. I never thought she'd actually fall!" Perdita stammered, her voice laced with panic.

Kevin gave her a cold look, his lips twisting into a semblance of a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "You better pray she's okay, or you're on your own."

Heather and Quincy might have had their ways, but Perdita? She was like a lamb walking into a lion's den, stirring up trouble without measuring the consequences. Now, she'd kicked the hornet's nest and offended Everett directly.

All that was left was to wait for the news from the hospital to see the extent of the mess she had caused.

...

Returning to the Eldorria City Hall was a bittersweet moment for Dorothy.

Recalling her first visit, oblivious and naive, she had no idea that Everett's heart had already found its way to her.

Fast forward...

two children and another on the way, time had indeed

Everett didn't immediately reach for Dorothy's hand,

as she

warmth of

gaze to meet hers, finding her smiling back

Mr. Lopez? It's not our first time

the time they filed for divorce,

last time," Everett promised, enveloping

never to face

whatever happened, there wouldn't be another time when they would

Dorothy said

every possible way that

stark contrast