The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 129

"You may think that the truth will prevail, but what if Dorothy's been playing the victim and gaining sympathy all this time? You know what they say, pillow talk is the most dangerous type of talk."

Heather laughed at his exaggerated expression and waved him off. "It’s actually perfect timing. Everett's mom is in the country. I can take advantage of the investigation to slack off and spend some time with her. Don't you dare mess this up for me."

Jeffrey just stared at her, then sighed after a good while. "You really spoil Everett, don’t you? At this rate, when will he ever realize your worth?"

"It's not like I'm doing all this for him to see. I genuinely like his mom and see her as my own mother."

Jeffrey nodded, then suddenly asked, "By the way, why haven't I heard much about your father over the years? He and your mother must have been very much in love to have produced such a tender and considerate daughter like you."

“Yes. They were very much in love.”

But they were not married.

…

Everett parked the car in front of a restaurant.

He had already ordered the food on the way, and they were led to a private room as soon as they entered.

Dorothy didn't think she was hungry, but seeing the exquisite food on the table made her stomach growl.

Everett personally disinfected her fork and knife and set them in front of her.

After a few bites, Dorothy suddenly remembered something. "You just came back like this? What about Lumina Bay?"

The original business trip plan was far from over.

"Kevin will handle it for me."

"Can it work without you there for such a key project?" Dorothy wasn't dumb; she knew that if Kevin could handle the project without Everett, he wouldn't have rushed to Lumina Bay right after returning from Verdant City.

Everett added a piece of beef to her bowl. "Once everything is settled here, I'll go over."

Her hand holding the fork paused. "Don't let my issue delay the project. Go back to Lumina Bay; I can handle myself.”