The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1187

"Can't help it, work's been crazy busy."

"I was strapped for cash at the time, and swamped with stuff."

Somehow, being buried in work every day made me feel more grounded than ever.

"So, what's next on the agenda?"

Everett had cleared his schedule for the day, ready to go with the flow.

"How about a movie? Isn't that part of the classic date playbook?"

"We're not at work, no need for a 'playbook'," Everett said with a slight frown, then turned to check which floor the cinema was on.

We decided on a romance movie, but it wouldn't start for another hour.

I grabbed us some popcorn and pulled Everett to sit on a bench near the cinema entrance.

"No wonder dating is a hit with the youngsters; it does feel pretty awesome."

"If you like it, I'll make time at least once a week just for you."

At that, Dorothy immediately waved her hands, "No way! The Lopez Corporation has too much on its plate, and when my own venture takes off, I'll be swamped too! Let's just savor these moments instead."

"I can always make time."

Spending time with Dorothy was something he was willing to carve out time for, no matter what.

"You know as well as I do that making time means you'd have to burn the midnight oil or... Kevin ends up bearing the brunt of it! Spare him, will you? He's got enough on his plate."

"Yeah, Kevin does work hard."

Just then, Dorothy's eyes lit up at the sight of a vendor selling candy apples, "I want one of those! I see strawberries!"

"I'll go get it." Everett stood up immediately and headed over.

Dorothy didn't follow. Instead, she took out her phone to snap a picture of him buying the candy apples.

Gotta keep a memento from our date, right?

Before she could put her phone away, she heard someone calling her, "Sis?"

Dorothy looked up—

The two girls seemed familiar.

Always overthinking before making a move.

When Everett got back, he found Dorothy still looking in their direction.

"What's up?"

"Some girls wanted your WhatsApp," Dorothy said with a teasing smile, "They even thought I was your sister."

"..."

"Looks like your high school act is a hit! Charmed a few young ladies, huh?"

Everett handed her the candy apple and sat down beside her.

"What's the use of charming others? Back in middle school, you wouldn't even spare me a glance."

"That's not fair! I did look at you a few times." How could Dorothy not have noticed her own desk mate?

Back then, he was the talk of the school.

Wherever he went, you could hear the girls talking about how handsome he was, right?