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.

at Lopez Corporation, any misconduct would lead to

or talent, even if they

hadn't been a single case of dismissal for such reasons

isn't always filled with leaders like you,"

arm. "Dorothy, all we can do is hold ourselves accountable. Worrying about these

had her own "umbrella" against the storm,

up. "Everett, I want to start a fund specifically to help women facing workplace harassment. We'll help them gather evidence, find lawyers,

was daunting, often leading nowhere but to a

resignation would only worsen

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

felt her eyes well up, nearly breaking into