The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 213

If what she previously said were daggers that pierced Everett's heart, then the term 'backup' acted like a bullet, striking him straight in the core.

The pain was so intense that Everett could hardly breathe. He subconsciously reached to clutch at his chest.

His handsome face turned even more ashen and weak than before.

It was a sight Kenneth had never thought he'd witness. A golden boy had just been brought low and smeared with the mud of rejection.

And by the woman he loved the most.

Everett couldn't bear another second in Dorothy's presence, fearful of even more harsh words. He retreated a few steps, stumbling in haste to get into his car and drive away.

With a press of the gas pedal, the car shot out as if it were possessed.

Kenneth watched as his heart pounded. "He... he's not stable. What if he gets into an accident?"

"I'll have Kevin check on him." Dorothy couldn't bear to see him hurt, but some things were out of her control.

Some dreams had to be woken from when the time came.

Kenneth sighed. "I know it's not my place to pity anyone from the Lopez family, but Everett really cares about you."

Dorothy tilted her head back, refusing to let the tears in her eyes fall.

After a long minute of silence, she finally spoke, "I appreciate your help with my mom's arrangements."

"It's no trouble. Being here for you at this time is my pleasure."

Dorothy turned to him, furrowing her brows.

"Kenneth, I..."

"You don't need to say anything. I understand. You don't need to feel guilty. You're going through a lot right now, and I'm here to help. If the roles were reversed, I know you'd do the same for me. We're even now, so don't carry any burdens."

Kenneth was beginning to understand Dorothy's character more and more.

But with understanding came a chill in his heart.

Dorothy's heart was a barren desert that was devoid of water and sun. How could anything grow there?

Everett's car was speeding.

He was pushing the pedal to the metal, as if he wished for his car to crash and end it all.

Luckily, the road was wide and the traffic sparse, so no accident occurred.

On the fifth call from Kevin, Everett finally picked up.

"Mr. Lopez! Where are you? There's a situation at the office that requires your attention." Kevin spoke gently, not wanting to upset Everett further.

"I'm not in the mood to deal with work right now. You handle it."

It was the first time he'd ever uttered such words in his professional life.

"But the situation is quite complicated. It would be better for you to see it yourself. Hmm... I also have some information about Dorothy."

"I'll be right there."