Downing the first glass of beer, it felt like the second and third were inevitable.
Thankfully, Dorothy had the forethought to line her stomach with some food before diving into the drinks, saving herself from the ache of an empty belly.
The vibe was high tonight, and she wasn't about to be the buzzkill.
"Excuse me, I gotta hit the restroom." Feeling slightly tipsy, Dorothy figured a splash of cold water might sober her up.
As she stepped away, Ophelia sidled up to Austin, "Uncle, did you really see Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Lopez... together?"
Austin furrowed his brow, "What are you up to now?"
"What can I be up to? Just asking! Ms. Sanchez has been around the office for a while, but I've never seen her and Mr. Lopez as an item. Plus, let's be real—if Ms. Sanchez were Mr. Lopez's girl, I would’ve been canned a long time ago, right?"
Austin frowned but didn't respond.
"I saw that Ms. Sanchez seems a bit sloshed today. You might wanna ask if she's got a ride home. If not, maybe you got it all wrong from the start. Mr. Lopez is the big boss of the Lopez Corporation, why would he mix business with pleasure? Or maybe he's just over her and has moved on. So why are you still treating her like royalty?"
Austin shot Ophelia a look, recalling Dorothy's admission that she and Mr. Lopez had split. Still, he put on a stern face and scolded, "Don't be nosy. Get back to your seat."
Ophelia rolled her eyes, "Pfft! I'm just looking out for you."
Returning from the restroom, Dorothy found that almost everyone was full. She barely sat down when Austin offered a smile, "Ms. Sanchez, how about I give you a lift? It's a hassle getting a cab with everyone leaving at once. You could be waiting forever."
"No, it's fine. I'll call a cab after everyone's gone. I'm not in a rush."
"Don't you need to get back to your kids?"
"Nope, they're not staying with me."
"I'm fine, Austin. You go on ahead."
"Don't play the hero. I can't let a colleague go home alone - not on my watch as a manager. As a leader, I’ve got to ensure you get home safely," Austin said with a probing smile. "Ms. Sanchez, is there someone at home to take care of you?"
"I—"
Before Dorothy could reply, a towering figure approached, casting a large shadow under the ambient lights and enveloping her in darkness.
Her vision, blurred without contact lenses, couldn't make out his features. But the voice was unmistakable.
"Everett?" she called out.
Wasn't he supposed to be on a business trip in Liberty City?
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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?...