The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1049

"Spit it out if you've got something to say; I don't have all day to watch you put on a show."

...

Despite having seen his stone-cold demeanor countless times, Quincy couldn't help but feel a bit awkward.

But Everett behaving this way definitely made Quincy think that something was up between him and Dorothy.

As he was about to leave, Quincy hurriedly said, "Is it something to do with Ms. Sanchez because of Amanda stirring things up?"

"What's it to you."

"Ms. Sanchez thinks you're giving her the cold shoulder because of something I supposedly held over you."

Everett's brows knitted together as he looked at her, "What happens between Dorothy and me is none of your business. If she calls you, you could just not pick up. And if you do, you don't need to report back to me."

"I didn't mean anything by it. I was just... curious if this was all some elaborate act you were putting on, hoping I'd hand over the antidote to Dorothy."

Quincy knew Everett didn't have the patience for long-winded explanations, so she got straight to the point.

After she finished, she watched Everett's subtle reactions, hoping to glean something.

But there was nothing.

No change in his demeanor, still as indifferent as if nothing in the world mattered to him.

"Are you done?"

...

"Boring." Everett walked away without a moment's hesitation.

Quincy watched his retreating figure, unable to spot any flaws but feeling that things weren't as straightforward as they seemed!

She had to keep a close eye on this situation.

If it was all just a performance for her benefit, that was one thing. As long as she stood firm and refused to give Dorothy the final antidote, all would be well.

But if there really was a rift between them – if Everett's feelings for Dorothy had soured because of the whole situation with his mother...

Then Dorothy would no longer be an effective pawn.

To call them friends seemed a stretch, considering Kenneth's intentions appeared to be more than platonic.

But to label it anything more would be a stretch on her part.

She had Karen scout the hospital first, ensuring Kenneth was alone in his room before she made her move.

On her way, Dorothy picked up some fruits and nutritious snacks.

By the time she arrived, Kenneth had been eagerly awaiting her presence.

Seeing her, his face lit up with a smile.

"Dorothy."

"Kenneth." Dorothy set down the gifts, looking up.

Other than Karen, why was Jeffrey here too?

It wasn't a big deal, except Karen had mentioned Jeffrey wasn't there just a few minutes ago. In the short span of ten minutes, he had suddenly appeared!