The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 842

Dorothy was, without a doubt, the most dazzling person to ever cross paths with Everett's life.

The desire to have her was crystal clear in his mind, just like Everett had always known he was destined for the business world.

He was a man who trusted his gut instincts. Once he made a decision, it was for life.

During the days when Dorothy was out of reach, Jeffrey tried countless times to drag him out for some fun, even going as far as vividly describing how thrilling flings could be and the pleasure one could find in the company of women. But the moment Everett closed his eyes, Dorothy's face filled his mind.

The thought of anyone else left him cold; his desire would vanish instantly.

Jeffrey even started calling him "the monk" behind his back!

Everett didn't bother to argue. He just kept on watching Dorothy from afar, kept her safe in his heart.

"You regret meeting me," Dorothy asked.

"I don't."

Dorothy pouted. "You've said it before, that you regret meeting me."

Everett sighed softly. "I just feel that if I hadn't barged into your world, turned everything upside down, you would've had a great future ahead."

Even without him to guide her and teach her, Dorothy had potential. She was bright – that had been obvious since middle school! Plus, she was always hard-working, never slacking off when it came to her job. She could've made something of herself in investment banking.

She could've made enough money to take care of her mother's medical bills and then find a suitable man to settle down with, instead of being caught in this difficult situation.

"Everett, life doesn't give do-overs. We met, and that's that."

"Yeah."

"What matters is what comes next." Dorothy squeezed his hand. "Think about all the effort and hardship you've put in since you were young; think about your future plans and the empire you built with The Lopez Corporation. Everett, you shouldn't be wasting all your energy on me."

Everett frowned. "What are you saying?"

Judging by Dorothy's demeanor, she wasn't the type to back down easily! Even after he laid all his cards on the table, she still insisted on proceeding with the lawsuit.

His phone was littered with missed calls from his wife. He hadn't picked up, mainly because he didn't know what to say.

The situation with Dorothy had been the cause of too many arguments between them lately, tensions flaring at the slightest provocation.

As dawn was breaking, Jonathan had his housekeeper book a flight back to Elysian Country. He planned to pack up and check out when his phone buzzed to life.

Expecting his wife, he was surprised to see Everett's name on the display.

"At this hour? Why aren't you asleep, Everett? You can't keep burning the midnight oil."

"Did you go see Dorothy?"

After coaxing her to sleep, Everett had been pondering the reason for her unusual behavior. But he didn't need to think too hard about it; his guess was spot on.