The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 841

After a warm shower, Everett lifted Dorothy back to bed.

Usually, by this time, she would be fighting to keep her eyes open, but tonight, despite her fatigue, sleep seemed to dodge her.

"Everett, do you still have work to do?"

"Just a contract to review; I'll be done soon. Why do you ask?"

Dorothy shook her head. "I'll wait for you."

Something in her tone caught Everett's attention, so he didn't get up. Instead, he lay down beside her.

"Is there something on your mind? The contract can wait till morning."

Dorothy's concerns were always his priority. She let out a resigned laugh. "No, really, it's nothing. I just wanted to talk, that's all! Every time... I fall asleep before we get the chance to chat."

"Alright then, wait for me. I'll be right back." Everett pushed himself up, grabbed his robe, and headed to his computer.

Afraid she might doze off, Dorothy sat up against the headboard and watched him work. It felt like a throwback to their early days in Swevia Country.

He worked; she watched.

Suddenly, Jonathan's words echoed in her mind. "All it takes is for you to agree, and you can spend your life with him."

Had she really won the Lopez family's blessing? But it was under such circumstances.

Still, if she hadn't been of use to them, would they have stooped to acknowledge her? Even now, their consent hinged on Everett's presence.

Otherwise, outmaneuvering an ordinary person like her would be too easy for them.

The lawsuit wouldn't have made it this far! And without any evidence, what chance did she stand against the Lopez family?

The video on the flash drive that she had clung to turned out to be nothing but a trap set by Heather. What leverage did she have against the Lopez empire?