The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 19

A stern warning jolted Dorothy awake.

How could she be so sure that Everett would turn a blind eye to her application just because they had slept together?

She shouldn’t forget that he paid for that. It was a transaction, after all. There was no room for emotions.

“Nothing more. I’m sorry for bothering you, Mr. Lopez.” She quickly hung up the phone, not waiting for his response.

This felt like a slap in her face.

Meanwhile, Mr. Percy got the news and stormed into the room, fuming.

“I told you it wouldn’t work, Dorothy! Who do you think you are? Do you think I can trust you again? I did this time, and now look what happened!”

As Mr. Percy began to berate her, Karen rushed over to defend Dorothy. “Mr. Percy, Dorothy’s mother just had an accident. Can you cut her some slack?”

slack? Who the hell is going to cut me some slack?” Mr. Percy slammed his hand on the table. “Alright, Dorothy, don’t say

bowed deeply. “I apologize, Mr.

better not be blowing hot air!” With that, Mr. Percy stormed out, slamming the

even angrier than Mr. Percy. “Don’t be afraid of him, Dorothy! If it comes to it, we

to her computer. “I must secure the SinoSuccess Enterprises project. I need to regain the dignity I

office phone rang. Dorothy answered it. It was

Mr. Lopez asked you to come to his office.”

back from his trip?

in her high heels, arriving at

her any favors at work, so she had

Knock, knock.

a woman’s

“Come in.”

Everett was nowhere to be found. Only a woman holding a wine glass was present.