The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

At their daughter's one-month celebration, Everett threw only a modest party.

He reasoned that a large crowd might increase the chance of germs, potentially putting their precious little girl at risk of falling ill.

"I'm feeling much better now, just a bit cooped up. I'd love some fresh air."

"Give me a sec," he replied, about to hand the baby over to the nanny. "I'll join you in a jiffy."

But before he could do so, Karen chimed in, "Auntie Karen's right here with Dorothy, Mr. Lopez. You go on and sort things out with Jeffrey. We'll have a good old catch-up."

He hesitated, stealing a glance at Dorothy. Only after seeing her nod did Everett softly add, "If anything feels off, come get me straight away."

"Don't you worry!"

his shoulder as he left, Karen couldn't help but laugh. "Who would've thought? The once aloof and lofty Mr. Lopez is now completely transformed! Is this what

Dorothy chuckled, agreeing. "Remember how I used to be petrified of just speaking

you. The entire Lopez Corporation walked on eggshells around him. Cross the boss,

baby celebrating a month... Mr. Lopez must

the sudden shift in topic. "He... well, he's

she'd spied; it was just that Everett's self-service had become somewhat frequent and hard to

Karen winked. "There's

flying solo and the real deal. No matter how

takes matters into his own Kands, he's still gonna

at her friend's unchanging nature, "Karen, some

ever, Karen's mind wandered to

desire are natural," Karen