The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1150

"Oh."

Everett nodded, still fixated on the documents in his hands, showing no intent of continuing the conversation.

Quincy was starting to feel anxious. "You really don't care?"

"Of course, I care. You've already given it to me, right? What am I supposed to do now?"

"..."

"Is there anything else?"

"I mean, I'm not the kind of person you think I am! Mr. Lopez, can't you just forget about the past, turn over a new leaf, and... get to know me again?"

Now Quincy was regretting her choices.

If only she had gone straight to Everett from the start!

Especially since she had genuinely believed that nothing could break Everett and Dorothy apart, leaving no chance for herself but to take things one step at a time.

If she had known they would break up, she definitely wouldn't have done anything to Dorothy! Pretending to be innocent and pure, who couldn't do that?

Men always fall for that act.

"So, you came here today just to say this?"

"I... suppose so."

She wanted to marry Everett, and she wanted him to propose of his own accord.

Having never been in love before, Quincy still harbored some expectations for love, especially facing someone as perfect as Everett. Having seen how tenderly he had cared for Dorothy, she naturally wanted to experience being chosen by Everett.

"I haven't lost my memory. How can we start over?"

"But you have the capability to do so, and that's why I can't let you into the Lopez family." Everett was all business now, as if he was conducting an official meeting, lacking only a secretary taking minutes. "If you were to become dissatisfied, wouldn't my father and I be at your mercy? My father's proposal comes from ignorance of the poisoning."

Quincy understood his concerns.

But...

"So, what do you suggest? How can you trust me? I promise, if you marry me, I'd never harm you or your family!"

"If promises worked, the world wouldn't need police or laws." Everett paused deliberately, then continued, "You have nothing to lose now, and I have no leverage over you. It's a disadvantageous position for the Lopez family. I cannot marry you under these circumstances, however..."

Quincy immediately asked, "However, what?"

"It's not totally hopeless, depending on whether you're willing to cooperate."

"You're not suggesting you want an antidote as a precaution, are you?"