The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1064

"Is it because of Quincy?"

Karen went straight for the jugular.

She wasn't clueless, just straightforward. Lately, the only new addition to Everett's life seemed to be this woman! And even Jeffrey had mentioned her.

"It's not about her."

Dorothy preferred to keep her personal issues under wraps, not keen on airing her dirty laundry for the world to critique. She still hoped to find a way to mend things with Everett.

If their argument became public knowledge...

It might make reconciliation harder, with Everett too proud to make amends.

"Then what's it about? His mom passing away?"

"Yeah, he's just been in a bad mood, that's all. Give it some time, and he'll be fine. You don't need to worry about it."

"If I don't look after you, who will?" Karen's voice rose in pitch. "Dorothy, you're usually so vigilant! How come you become so naive when it comes to love? Men, especially someone like Everett, they don't just get upset for no reason! I think his mom's death is just an excuse, and it's actually all because of Quincy."

Karen had more experience in love than Dorothy did, after all.

Dorothy had only ever been with Everett.

"Everett doesn't like Quincy."

"That doesn't stop Quincy from trying to get close to him! Maybe she's using the opportunity, with Everett's mom gone, to worm her way in and drive a wedge between you two." Karen grew more convinced as she spoke. "Wait and see, I'm going to grill Jeffrey later! I'll make sure he spills the beans!"

Dorothy quickly interjected, "No! Don't ask Jeffrey. I don't want Everett to think we're making a big deal out of a small fight."

If it weren't for Karen's probing, she wouldn't have mentioned it at all.

"And when were you planning to ask? Wait until Quincy steals your man?"

"..."

If she found out, there was bound to be a scene.

Dorothy didn't want to escalate things further. If possible, she'd rather pretend she hadn't noticed the perfume or Quincy's presence.

As long as Everett came back.

"What about him?"

"Nothing." Dorothy cleared her throat, speaking softly, "Karen, let me handle this. Please don't get involved. If I need you, I'll let you know."

"I just don't want to see you get hurt!"

"I know, but I trust Everett. He's not like that."

Quincy wasn't the first woman to come into Everett's life. There was Heather Garcia before her, and he hadn't fallen for her, either.