The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 863

Rushed?

It did seem a bit hasty, but wasn't that the very nature of a blind date? If things click, you're suddenly in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, and the next step could be walking down the aisle.

Dorothy's fingers paused over her keyboard before typing a response.

Dorothy: [You better not go spreading that around. Kenneth's finally ready to take this step.]

Karen: [I know, I know! I'm just whispering to you. I'd never say that to Kenneth.]

What she truly feared was that her cousin would hastily pick someone to marry and end up unhappy. Whether they stuck it out or ended in divorce, neither outcome boded well.

After exchanging a few more messages with Karen about pregnancy tips, Dorothy tidied up her desk and stood up to head to the company cafeteria.

She had missed breakfast in the morning rush and needed to grab something substantial for lunch to avoid a trip to the ER by evening!

Upon reaching the bustling cafeteria, Dorothy scanned the options, but her appetite was missing. She settled for a small plate of salad and a couple of mini sandwiches, finding a quiet corner to sit down.

The lunch crowd was in full swing, with colleagues gathered in small groups, mostly discussing work matters.

Dorothy ate quietly, overhearing two guys behind her talking about the recent uptick in stress.

"To land a job at Lopez Corporation, you gotta expect high pressure, right? Have you seen our CEO? Rolled up his sleeves and snagged several major cross-industry projects in the past month alone - from telecommunications to renewable energy. Talk about a learning curve! If we're not careful, we'll be left in the dust!"

"Alas... Sure, it's a learning experience, but it's exhausting too! I haven't had more than five hours of sleep per night for almost a month, and my weekends are spent working overtime!"

"Okay, I got it, Ms. Sanchez," her colleague replied after a pause.

After confirming the markets they needed to visit, Dorothy left Lopez Corporation to meet up with her colleague.

At the construction materials market, she discovered that not only Gideon, the main person in charge, was there, but also Ophelia.

"Ms. Sanchez," Ophelia greeted her upon arrival.

Dorothy nodded slightly in acknowledgment, not particularly surprised.

Ophelia being there probably meant Austin had sent her to gain some field experience. The hands-on task of price due diligence in construction projects was foundational yet challenging, with many nuances to keep track of. Mastery required practical application and the accumulation of experience.