A stern warning jolted Dorothy awake.
How could she be so sure that Everett would turn a blind eye to her application just because they had slept together?
She shouldn't forget that he paid for that. It was a transaction, after all. There was no room for emotions.
"Nothing more. I’m sorry for bothering you, Mr. Lopez." She quickly hung up the phone, not waiting for his response.
This felt like a slap in her face.
Meanwhile, Mr. Percy got the news and stormed into the room, fuming.
"I told you it wouldn't work, Dorothy! Who do you think you are? Do you think I can trust you again? I did this time, and now look what happened!"
As Mr. Percy began to berate her, Karen rushed over to defend Dorothy. "Mr. Percy, Dorothy's mother just had an accident. Can you cut her some slack?"
"Cut her some slack? Who the hell is going to cut me some slack?" Mr. Percy slammed his hand on the table. "Alright, Dorothy, don't say I didn't warn you. The SinoSuccess Enterprises project was your request. If it's not launched, you can pack your bags and get out!"
Dorothy rose from her seat and bowed deeply. "I apologize, Mr. Percy. I won't give up on the SinoSuccess Enterprises project."
"You better not be blowing hot air!" With that, Mr. Percy stormed out, slamming the door behind him.
Karen was even angrier than Mr. Percy. "Don't be afraid of him, Dorothy! If it comes to it, we can just quit. I'm with you!"
"I'm fine." Dorothy took a deep breath, adjusting her state of mind. She turned her gaze back to her computer. "I must secure the SinoSuccess Enterprises project. I need to regain the dignity I lost today."
Suddenly, the office phone rang. Dorothy answered it. It was a familiar voice.
The woman was beautiful and radiated unbreakable confidence from the inside out. She was wearing a high-end pale purple dress that accentuated her graceful figure. She carried an air of elegance similar to Everett's.
What really took Dorothy aback was her face. It bore a striking resemblance to her own.
"Who are you?" The woman was also surprised to see her.
"I'm Dorothy from the Prosperity Consortium's investment team. Mr. Lopez asked me to come."
"Oh." The woman, Heather, pointed towards the dressing room. "Everett is changing. Please wait a moment."
Dorothy nodded. In the next second, she heard Everett's icy voice. "She's only fit to be a substitute."
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires
Why didn't Jeffrey call Everett from the office? Lock his door instruct security to not let anyone in and speak to Everett on the phone? Or send him a text giving him a quick summary of what's up and that he's on his way over. That way when he runs into Heather on his way out he informs her Everett already knows....
The children's stories are si boring. This book is like torture. I've put in so much time I have to see this through but it's becoming more difficult....
Finish this already...
Why are you delaying the updates? You wait over a month just to give us 5 chapters?...
Again no updates in weeks, is this where the story ends?...
Can you please just post the whole book this is dragging out and no updates in weeks...
Felicity s hold grow up n relise that craving is playing n finish getting back together correctly with mile n get married and Abigail needs to grow up n stop being shelter by her parent n realize that the other women is lying n getting her to hpget a divorce with Craig, n Craig needs to be to pride to see what's really going on n stop being dumb...
This story is getting boring already. Just wrap it up 🙏...
Can you please convey this to the person who owns this website? Update “find me in your labyrinth” novel please...author is MIA since 12/4......
I don't agree with not letting him in. That just seems cruel and besides wasn't the whole point of getting pregnant again was for him to experience and travel the journey of pregnancy with her?...