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!"

Watching Everett check over 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 they call... character development?" Everyone knew of Everett's chilly demeanor - infamous, except when it came to Dorothy.

"Ha! Absolutely," Dorothy chuckled, agreeing. "Remember how I used to be petrified of just speaking to him?"

Karen smirked. "Not just you. The entire Lopez Corporation walked on eggshells around him. Cross the boss, and you'd be in a world of trouble."

"Oh, by the way," Karen's curiosity piqued, "Tonight, with both you and the baby celebrating a month... Mr. Lopez must be planning to strut his stuff, huh?"

Dorothy blushed, caught off guard by the sudden shift in topic. "He... well, he's managed to... cope on his own in the shower, so I doubt it..."

Not that she'd spied; it was just that Everett's self-service had become somewhat frequent and hard to miss.novelbin

"You're missing the point," Karen winked. "There's a world of

difference between flying solo and the real deal. No matter how much

he takes matters into his own Kands, he's still gonna crave the reabthing."

Dorothy sighed at her friend's unchanging nature, "Karen, some things never change with you, do they?"

Still as ever, Karen's mind wandered to risqué territories.

"Hey, appetite and desire are natural," Karen shrugged, unabashed.

Dorothy knew better than to argue. Meanwhile, laughter from the children drew their attention.

Felicity was toddling behind

Langston, trying her best to join in the play with him and Abigail. Mimicking laughter without understanding the joke, Felicity's adoration for her brother was clear as day.

"Look how much Felicity adores her brother!"

"Right? Before she could even walk, she only had eyes for Langston." Karen raised an eyebrow. "You think...?"

Dorothy patted her shoulder, "Don't

28. think it's a bit early for that?

Langston and Felicity have

quite the age gap." Content Belongs to

"A bit of an age difference is good! It means he'll be protective."

"If you keep this up, Jeffrey's going to be on pins and needles again!"