The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1204

"Hey... when did you get here?"

"I saw you hustling out in a hurry." Everett strode over, his long legs closing the distance quickly, and wrapped her in an embrace.

That distinct scent of his enveloped her, offering Dorothy an endless sense of security.

"Why didn't you give me a heads up?"

Dorothy pouted.

"Since when do you announce a surprise check in advance?" Everett raised an eyebrow, his warm smile spreading.

"You're doing surprise checks on me now?"

"Of course! With all these rivals around, who knows if Kenneth Nelson hears about your new venture and comes running to help, trying to sweep you off your feet!"

That got Dorothy laughing.

"So, what you're saying is, unless Kenneth is married, you're going to be on guard against him no matter what?"

"Even marriage wouldn't cut it."

It's not like Kenneth never had a girlfriend. Still ended up the same, right?

Dorothy lifted a finger to poke his side, "Jealous much?"

"Absolutely!"

"Childish!"

"Guilty as charged."

Everett had come to realize that persistence was indeed effective.

After all, why bother with pride in front of his woman?

"I'm done here. How about we pick up Abigail and Langston together?"

"Kevin's on it. They prefer him picking them up anyway. We might as well do something else."

Dorothy was puzzled, "Why's that?"

"Because of your daughter, of course. Kevin's always got candy in his pockets."

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