The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 812

Austin was kinda gobsmacked when he saw Everett. withdrew his hand from supporting Dorothy.

“Mr. Lopez, I-I’m sorry, I just meant to steady Ms. Sanchez, afraid that she might fall! Now that you're here, I'll be on my way!”

He didn’t dare linger another second before he bolted away.

Everett frowned, his thick brows knitting together as he looked down at the woman in his arms.

“How much have you had to drink?”

At that, Dorothy lifted her head, squinted with a smile, and gestured three with her hand, then changed it to five.

“Maybe... five drinks! Or maybe fifty! Everyone was having such a blast, and I... I was too...”

Everett sighed in resignation. Seeing her in this state, he knew walking was not an option, so he bent down and scooped her up in a bridal carry.

The sudden move startled Dorothy! She began to flail desperately, “No, no, let me down! Austin, don’t touch me, put me down!”

“...Dorothy, open your eyes and look!”

Just as Everett finished speaking, Dorothy smacked him across the face.

The slap echoed through the room, turning several heads their way.

“Put me down! I want to get down!”

Everett, having received a public slap to the face, his handsome features darkened a shade as his voice grew deeper, “Dorothy! It’s me, Everett!”

“...Everett? Oh, right, Everett’s here.” Dorothy suddenly giggled for no apparent reason and wrapped her arms around his neck, “He always shows up when I need him.”

Everett widened his eyes. He really didn’t know how to deal with a drunk, so he just lengthened his stride and carried her out quickly.

Knowing Dorothy would surely want to see the kids tomorrow, which was the weekend, he hesitated but ultimately decided to take her back to the Bay Residence.

Thinking there were plenty of rooms, he just had to not touch her, he figured.