The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Most people worry about the effort they put into training newbies only for them to jump ship. It feels like a total waste of time.

But Everett, he's got a different philosophy. He believes in building up his company, making it strong so that he doesn't have to worry about keeping his staff.

After all, as long as there are plenty of projects, opportunities, and the company treats its people well, who in their right mind would want to leave the Lopez Corporation? Everyone dreams of climbing up the ladder here.

Dorothy, one of his protégés, naturally soaked up his ethos just by being around him.

"You're like Everett's number one fan," she teased.

Kevin nodded without hesitation, "Absolutely! Working under Mr. Lopez for years, I've always felt it's the best decision I've ever made!"

He didn't even need to worry about the future; Mr. Lopez had it all covered.

Who wouldn't admire a CEO like that?

Dorothy thought about it, and she had to agree. Everett was unparalleled as a CEO. Even when she was at the Prosperity Consortium, she was thrilled to join a branch of the Lopez Corporation. And Kevin, he was lucky to have been at the headquarters all along.

As they neared the company, Dorothy's phone rang.

Glancing down, a smile instantly lit up her face.

Picking up, she heard Everett's voice, "Have you had breakfast?"

"Of course, Mr. Lopez. How could I waste the breakfast made by you?"

Everett chuckled, "When have I not made it?"

"That's why I never miss it!"

"Now I can't argue with you. You win."

Losing to his lady wasn't a loss at all.

Dorothy laughed softly, "Have you finished your meeting?"

He was always like this. Whenever he had a moment to spare at the office, he'd call her - after meetings, after work, and especially after any social engagements.

As if he was afraid she'd disappear!

"Yeah, I've moved the noon meeting to the afternoon. How about we have lunch together?"

Dorothy pretended to hesitate before agreeing, "Hmm... okay, I'll give Mr. Lopez this honor."

"Thank you, Ms. Sanchez."

After a bit more sweet talk, they hung up, and Dorothy suddenly remembered Kevin was still in the car.

Noticing her discomfort, Kevin quickly waved it off.

"No worries! Pretend I'm not here. Seeing you and Mr. Lopez finally together, happily, is all I could ask for. Please, keep flaunting your love."

As an outsider, Kevin found their journey tumultuous and couldn't imagine how hard it must have been for them.

Initially, it seemed like Everett was

the only one head over heels, which was tough enough. But when they both reciprocated yet couldn't be together due to various reasons, that was heart-wrenching.

"Everett, he's been really clingy lately."

Kevin sighed, "Ah, Mr. Lopez is too shy to say it, but he's always been afraid of losing you. Ms. Sanchez, don't you think Mr. Lopez had to maintain a strong mindset to keep going? If it were someone else, they might have given up long ago. After alb giving up is the easiest path."

Even Dorothy had given up on Everett numerous times.

"Right... it was all him holding on." Her guilt deepened.© NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

"I'm saying all this not to make you feel indebted to Mr. Lopez! In any relationship, there are ups and downs. As long as you know who truly cares for you, that's what matters."

Dorothy nodded, then with a playful curiosity asked, "How come you, who's never been married, speak with such depth?"