The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 128

Everett knew she was stubborn. The more she got stuck on something, the less she would listen to anyone else.

After taking a deep breath, he tried to softly calm her down. "Let's grab some grub first. I bet you skipped breakfast this morning; you'll get a tummy ache."

As he said this, he started the car engine again.

Dorothy wiped away her tears. "I’m not hungry. I want to get out!"

"Though the contract doesn't say you have to work at the Lopez Corporation, it does say you have to be on-call if I need you." Helpless, Everett could only bring up their agreement.

"But the needs written in the contract don’t mean having meals." Dorothy retorted.

"Then come back with me to Bay Residence and take care of my needs."

Dorothy almost bit her tongue off. "Then let's just eat."

...

At the Lopez Corporation's legal department office.

After handling a document, Heather saw a notice for a joint investigation on the company app.

She pursed her lips and opened it.

It stated that, due to Dorothy's accusations, chief lawyer, Heather, was suspected of framing and setting her up. She was now required to suspend her involvement in the SinoSuccess Enterprises project while waiting for the investigation results.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in." Heather looked up. It was Jeffrey.