The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 424

Dorothy couldn't lag behind when she saw Langston muster up his confidence like that, so she quickly said, "Mr. Lopez, I'll just wait outside for you, then! We wouldn't want to disappoint the little guy."

She had expected Everett to show some sort of reaction, but he simply nodded, "Sure."

Dorothy stepped out of the Bay Residence, her mind racing with doubts about Everett's strange demeanor, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was off!

Wasn't the whole point of bringing her here to meet Langston to test her? Yet, he didn't seem to do anything suspicious. In fact, he went straight to the kitchen to cook as soon as they got home!

What hidden trap had she failed to detect?

With a heart full of unease, Dorothy waited in the car for a while until she saw Everett come out from the house with a paper bag in hand.

Once in the car, he handed the bag to her.

"Got you some takeout."

"It’s okay, I can skip a meal. I'll eat after work!"

Everett glanced at her, his lips barely moving, "You need to work overtime tonight. Triple pay."

The mention of overtime had her protesting in an instant, "I can't tonight; I've got plans!"

Kenneth had finally secured her a meeting with Byte 7, and she couldn't miss it.

But Everett wasn't asking, he was informing.

"Dorothy, it's a new project you've just taken on; overtime is to be expected. Be professional."

"Can't it wait until tomorrow? Any time, late, whatever, just not today. I have plans with Kenneth..."

"No." His response was sharp, leaving no room for discussion.

Dorothy's brow furrowed, sensing that he was deliberately making things difficult for her.

Ever since the acquisition of East Star Enterprises, it seemed like he was set on getting back at her!

"Mr. Lopez, even if you want me to work overtime, you should at least consider your employee's opinion. And with such short notice, I have the right to refuse."