The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 872

Dorothy thought that after turning Stephen down, he would take the hint and back off. But the very next day, he didn't even bother to text her on WhatsApp before showing up unannounced at her office door.

“Ms. Sanchez, do you have a moment?” His voice preceded his presence.

Looking up from the price list she was scrutinizing, Dorothy caught sight of him standing just outside her door.

Stephen had clearly made an effort today, dressed to the nines in a sharp suit, and it seemed he'd even spritzed on some cologne—a scent that wafted her way as she approached.

But no matter how dapper he appeared, Everett firmly held the title of 'best-dressed'. At least in Dorothy's heart, that was an unshakeable truth.

"What?" Dorothy asked, clearly not intending to invite him in, opting to converse right at the doorway.

Clutching a few sheets of paper in his hand, Stephen revealed his concerns about the project, all neatly written out.

"Yeah, could you take a look at this and maybe clear up some things for me? Austin's tied up today and isn't in the office, so I had no choice but to come to you," Stephen said, flashing what he believed to be his most charming smile.

Any other woman might have swooned by now; after all, his looks were above average.

But Dorothy? She barely glanced at him, her focus fixed on the content of the papers.

Truth be told, Stephen was nitpicking. A little thought and he would have grasped the issues at hand, especially since Dorothy had already annotated the documents thoroughly to ease the transition for the new director.

"Mr. Stephen, haven't you managed a project before?" she asked, looking up at him.

Stephen mistook her inquiry as a sign of interest and promptly responded, “I've led a few projects at the Lopez Corporation. In fact, I was the one who steered my previous team to success."

“Mr. Stephen, I really shouldn't be questioning your capabilities. After all, if the higher-ups at the Lopez Corporation entrusted you with this project, you must have some exceptional qualities. But... seeing the questions you've brought to me, I can't help but wonder if you're either lacking in professional knowledge or if this is some kind of ploy?”