The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 167

After much sweet talking and persuading, Heather and Jonathan finally managed to calm Amanda down, and her blood pressure and pulse readings on the monitor were no longer in the danger zone.

Heather finally stepped out after Amanda fell asleep.

Looking up at the corridor, she saw Everett puffing away on a cigarette around the corner.

He was so tall that he blocked half the moonlight coming in from the window; his shadow stretched out long and thin.

Taking a deep breath, Heather made her way towards him.

"Believe it or not, I genuinely care for Amanda. If you're not willing to marry me, I won't force you. But you've seen Amanda's condition. If you keep being stubborn like this, even the doctors can't do miracles."

Everett paused, turned his face slightly, and gave her a sidelong glance. "Don't try to persuade me."

"I know it's pointless, so I'm just giving you a suggestion."

Seeing that he had no reaction, Heather continued, "The doctor said your mom can't be stressed. Right now you don't want to leave Dorothy, so the only option is for me to play along. We'll pretend to be together."

"I'm not interested."

"You will be! Amanda made it this time, but what about next time? Think about it." Heather lowered her eyelashes, her voice filled with self-mockery, "I don't want to demean myself like this. I have my pride too! But I'm willing to play this along for Amanda. Whatever you do with Dorothy in private is none of my business. I won't interfere."

Everett didn't respond. He just crushed the butt of his cigarette.

Ignoring Heather, he was about to head back to the room.

She yelled behind his back, "If you agree, I'll take the blame for this. I'll let Dorothy keep her job in the investment bank. I'll admit it was my fault and apologize to her in public."

Everett paused briefly, but didn't turn around.

"You should apologize to her from the beginning. You owe her that." He said.

"You..." Heather was almost hysterical, "you never believed me, did you?"