The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 49

Talk about a small world!

Dorothy had imagined she might run into someone from the Sanchez family before she came, but she didn't expect to see him right off the bat.

No wonder that woman started stirring the pot again. So they were back from abroad.

This couldn't be good.

"Do you think Edward wants to cut and run from the Social Networking Service because there’s something fishy with the company?" Kevin's voice brought her back from her thoughts.

Dorothy nodded, making sure to sit with her back to Maxton. "Otherwise, even without the backing of the Lopez Corporation for going public, the revenue of the Social Networking Service isn't shabby, unless he has a better gig lined up. Leaving money on the table and pulling out his shares is a big decision."

Anyone who invested in a company from the get-go definitely had high hopes for it.

Either they were really good friends, or they were family. Given this, as an original shareholder, he would have to think long and hard before making a move.

Also, share changes take time from declaration to realization, which meant Edward was dead set on leaving.

"Could you look up Edward's shareholdings in other companies?"

Dorothy smiled. She quickly flipped through her phone and handed it to Kevin. "Here's the latest."

"Dorothy, I'm starting to see you in a new light." Kevin was a workaholic. The pizza just arrived, and he started reading the information without even bothering to eat.

His compliment for her didn't matter, but it did catch the attention of Maxton behind her.

"Dorothy?"

"It really is you!"

Maxton walked over. He was about to say something when she stood up first.

"Who do you think you're talking to? Dorothy, I'm your father! Don't put on airs with me; you're just like your mother!"

His voice raised unconsciously when she gave him the cold shoulder.

Originally, Dorothy just wanted to deal with him quickly and return, but she couldn't stand it when he spoke about her mother like that.

"Huh, such words coming from a man who abandoned his family and had an affair, that's a laugh!"

"You!"

"Save it, and tell that woman to save it too! We've backed down this far, not because we're weak, but because we don't want to fight over trash! If you keep pushing us, I won't hesitate to spill the beans to the media! The Sanchez family has a reputation in Havenbrook, so you can think about the consequences."

Dorothy left him with that and walked back into the shop.

Behind her, Maxton was fuming. "You dare to threaten me? Fine! Don't blame me for not holding back! You better prepare to collect your mother's body!"