The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

On the way back, Dorothy rested her head against the car window, silent the entire ride.

Everett, with one hand holding hers, spoke gently. "What's wrong? Still feeling down? I can stand up for you again, make sure you're satisfied." Dorothy snapped back to reality, offering a wry smile. "No, it's not about that person. They can't affect my mood! It's just... I've been reflecting." "On what?"

"Think about it. Since I started working, how many times have I faced workplace harassment? I'm lucky, having you always there to support me. But what about the other women? Those who might have to suffer in silence for the sake of their performance reviews, or just to make ends meet?"

Those scumbags, they prey on this vulnerability, don't they?

Dorothy shuddered to think of the absurdities these women might face in private, even hearing stories of some being drugged, photographed, and then blackmailed, their lives ruined. What did they do to deserve this?

We're all just trying to do our jobs, aim for better projects, and earn a higher salary. Why should harassment be part of the equation? "That's why at Lopez Corporation, we have a policy. No female staff member is to meet with clients alone, not even in emergencies." That was a rule Everett had established early on.

any misconduct would lead to immediate termination and

talent, even if they

a single case of dismissal

filled with leaders

"Dorothy, all we can do is hold ourselves accountable. Worrying about these things, as frustrating as they are, won't help."

that she had her own "umbrella" against the storm, she wanted to extend that

they neared the hotel, Dorothy suddenly spoke up. "Everett, I want to start a fund specifically to help women facing workplace harassment. We'll help them gather evidence, find lawyers, all for

battles was daunting, often leading nowhere

only worsen the situation,

grip on her hand, a smile playing on his lips. "Lopez Corporation has many female lawyers who'd surely be eager

up at Everett, Dorothy felt her eyes