He was well aware of the company's recent projects and their profits. He'd consistently find ways to retain talented employees and was always approachable in conversation.
His penchant for fun was just a facade. It was designed to disarm people and put them at ease.
For a woman like Dorothy, a man of his caliber was someone she couldn’t get too close to. She knew that her limited abilities and cunning were no match for him.
"Lane, I think you only see me as good because you don't fully know me." Dorothy said, managing to keep her emotions in check. She flashed him a polite smile and subtly put some distance between them. "Jeffrey must have told you something about Everett and me. I wonder if he mentioned that it was me who ended things with Everett. I asked for the divorce because I fell for another man."
"He did mention that you fell for someone else." Lane said, cutting her off before she could continue. "But I don't believe him."
He was confident in his judgment of character. He had been observing Dorothy for some time; otherwise, he wouldn't have pursued her, especially knowing she was married. People in business do not fall for others easily.
"The truth is what it is, whether you believe it or not. You can ask Everett if you want."
"I won't ask him. Your past is your past." Lane said while spreading his hands as a gesture of surrender. Realizing the conversation was leading them nowhere, he softened his tone. "I think you’ve misunderstood me. I don't mean to threaten you or force you to be with me. I just... want you to give me a chance."
Dorothy remained silent.
"Just one chance; if it doesn’t work out, I won't force you. You're single, and I'm single, so why are you so adamant about rejecting me? Who knows? You might even end up liking me."
Lane's plea was humble, to say the least. Dorothy knew that if she rejected him harshly, she might provoke him.
People from high society always care about saving dignity. Embarrassing them could lead to uncontrollable situations.
Moreover, she feared that Lane might tell Jeffrey about their conversation.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires
Sometimes Karen can be such a drama queen and immature....
For some reason I am now feeling suspicious about Kevin's new girlfriend....
I really hope this Perdita person is not a new villain....
I too echoed the sentiments of pppplllleeeaaaassssseeeeee bring this drama to an end. I beg of you!...
Really please finish this book and upload the full story so it can end. It's been drugout for so long!...
The intimate scenes in this story or uncomfortable to read. They either come off as being forced, painful, or simply not enjoyable....
Okay I left a long while ago and came back. Looks like it's been updated but still not done lol. I'll maybe wait 6 months before coming back and it'll probably still be going on. It's like a soap opera instead of a novel...
Kenneth is confirming something I've been thinking about him for several hundred chapters ago and that is he is a future murder suicide perpetrator. And after reading chapter 1275 yeah it's just brought the thought back....
How could Jeffrey throw the knife down at the scene of the crime with both their fingerprints on there?...
Again no update, so is this where it ends? Or post the whole book. Your dragging this out...