The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 154

Everett's thin lips were pressed tightly together. He did not utter a single word, but the tension in the air had plummeted to an all-time low.

Dorothy had never seen him like this before and instinctively stepped back.

Seeming to realize that he had frightened her, Everett's handsome face softened a bit, and his low and raspy voice hit her ears.

"I disagree."

"Mr. Lopez, I know this situation has put you in a tough spot, so I'll handle the rest on my own. If I haven't done anything, I'll surely find a way to prove it."

Now that the Lopez Corporation had decided to fire her, they'd be on opposing sides in any arbitration or court case.

So Dorothy wanted to clear the air with Everett first.

"Dorothy, come home with me." Everett cajoled her. His tone was gentle and patient, like a man trying to coax his rebellious wife back home.

A stark contrast from his cold demeanor just moments ago.

This was happening right at Karen's doorstep.

Dorothy knew she couldn't afford to keep Everett here for too long. Even if Karen was not home, people might recognize him due to his high-profile status and frequent magazine cover appearances.

Things could get even more complicated.

But she didn't want to go back with Everett either.

"As for the penalty for breaching our agreement, you can tell me when you've sorted things out on your end. I won't dodge it. But today isn't a good day to talk about this. Mr. Lopez, maybe you should leave?"

This was probably the first time in Everett's life that he'd been shown the door.

They didn't speak.

Just as they were about to reach the restaurant, Everett's phone, which was resting on the dashboard, buzzed.

Dorothy instinctively looked down to see a message from what seemed to be his father.

“You must marry Heather! You have no other choice! Your mother's condition has worsened again. She tried to go to the hospital rooftop by herself. Luckily, the nurses found her in time. Are you really willing to abandon your own mother for that woman?”

Before Dorothy could finish reading, Everett had already tucked his phone away.

Then came another minute of silence, until Dorothy finally spoke, "When are you free? Let's get our divorce papers."

"What's the reason for the divorce?" Everett suddenly turned to look at her. "There's nothing between Heather and me."