Suddenly finding herself diving back into the corporate world, Dorothy had to admit, the transition felt a bit awkward. But it wasn't fear holding her back, nor reluctance.
After all, to live is to work, right?
She spent the entire night poring over the documents and project brief Kevin had sent her, highlighting key sections, scribbling notes, and cross-referencing information until the sky hinted at dawn. Only a few hours remained before her meeting at Lopez Corporation, and Dorothy finally allowed herself to collapse into bed, setting the alarm for a short nap.
It felt like her eyes had only just closed when the alarm blared to life.
Quickly, she slipped into a sleek business suit, added a touch of makeup to freshen up her look, grabbed her laptop, and bolted for the towering Lopez Corporation building.
Having only spent a brief stint there before, familiar faces were scarce. Scanning the project team, the sight of Austin still at his desk was an unexpected comfort.
"Ms. Sanchez?" Austin's surprise was evident, though not overwhelming—he had seen the project roster yesterday, after all.
He figured, given Dorothy's history with Mr. Lopez, she might not be here to actually work—perhaps just a nominal position.
Dorothy caught the speculative, somewhat gossipy look in his eyes and quickly pulled him aside.
"I don't know many people here, just you. Please, keep my past to yourself, okay?" she implored.
"Don't worry about it! Why would I say anything?" he chuckled. After all, this was the woman with a complex history with Everett Lopez himself. Even with liquid courage, he wouldn't dare to gossip.
"You're misunderstanding me. My relationship with Everett isn’t..."
"I get it, I get it! Honestly, Ms. Sanchez, I always thought you were drop-dead gorgeous and super capable at your job. Just a bit aloof, you know? When Lane was chasing after you, I couldn't figure out why you weren't interested. He's a catch—handsome and wealthy! But then I saw you with Mr. Lopez, and it all clicked. I mean, who wouldn't choose him over Lane?"
Dorothy was speechless.
"Got it! Is it because Mr. Lopez was too busy for you? You're upset?" Austin’s eyes practically sparkled at the mention of Everett.
"Ms. Sanchez, I'm so lucky to work in the same department as you. If I've ever been disrespectful, I didn't mean it—please don't take it to heart!"
Dorothy forced a smile, feeling the irony of the situation. Austin was completely oblivious to the seriousness of her words.
"Let's just get back to work," she sighed.
"OK, boss lady!"
"Austin!"
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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?...