The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1052

Suddenly, the name Everett came up, and Dorothy froze for a moment. Karen, ever the oblivious one, didn't notice anything amiss, but Kenneth, with his sharp senses, detected something off in Dorothy's reaction. Yet, he didn't say anything. After all, he wasn't privy to the details. Perhaps it was just a simple quarrel.

"Everett's got his hands full! His mom just passed away, and the company needs him," Jeffrey quickly jumped in to defend his brother, wary of Kenneth seeing an opportunity to make a move. But Kenneth, clever as he was, picked up on the key information.

Amanda passed away? No wonder...

Dorothy's pallor earlier and her reaction now made sense. If he wasn't wrong, this must be the reason for their upset.

"Ah, right, he's too busy to pick me up. I'll just catch a cab back home later; you guys don't need to worry about me."

Karen nodded, "You didn't argue with Everett over his mom's passing, did you?"

Dorothy quickly laughed it off, "Of course not! How could I add to his troubles at a time like this?"

"That's good! And hey, if Everett ever gives you a hard time, you let me know." After Karen spoke, she realized that her cousin was also present. Maybe... it wasn't quite appropriate to discuss this matter in front of him.

Kenneth sensed the atmosphere in the room grow tense and offered a wry smile, "You all don't need to overthink or worry about me. How long have I been courting Dorothy? I'm well aware of her situation with Everett."

The others fell silent, unsure of how to continue the conversation. Only Kenneth sighed to himself, "I stand no chance against Everett unless he steps back himself. But I've tried enough times to know it won't happen."

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"Did he really say that?"

"Yes!" Jeffrey's voice suddenly pitched higher, his phone nearly flying out of his hand, "Kenneth said, unless you step back voluntarily."