The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 277

Like a statue, Jeffrey stood stock-still. His fingers twitched slightly as he vigorously rubbed his eyes.

Was he seeing things?

She was actually in Everglow City?!

But then again, it all made sense. No wonder Everett had changed his mind about so many things after his brief stay in Everglow City.

"What are you standing around for? Go say hi!" Lane, who hadn't noticed Dorothy, had just gotten out of the car and saw Jeffrey standing there, frozen.

"I ran into someone I know." Jeffrey said, pointing towards Dorothy in the distance.

Following his gaze, Lane broke into a grin. "You know her?"

"Yeah, she's…"

"She's the girl I like."

Jeffery was dumbfounded.

"Pretty, isn't she?" Lane continued, oblivious to the fact that the man beside him was turning to stone. "But it's not just her looks that I appreciate. It's the way she focuses when she works that really gets me. What do you think?"

Jeffrey's mouth twitched, and his voice became strained with tension. "Nothing special."

"Nothing special?!" Lane immediately questioned Jeffery’s eyes. He turned to see his friend's pale and stunned face. "What's wrong with you?"

Suddenly, Jeffrey clutched Lane's arm. "Wait. Did you say she's married?!"

"Yeah!" Lane nodded, surprised by his reaction. "She's been married since she joined the company. Everyone knows. She's never tried to hide it."

"Have you ever met her husband?"

"No." Lane was even more curious than Jeffrey about what kind of man she was married to. "But you can tell they're deeply in love. Their bond is stronger than gold."

Stronger than gold?

"Your husband is lucky to have you!"

As Dorothy waved him off and turned around, she found herself looking right at Lane and Jeffrey.

Her face changed instantly, and she instinctively turned to leave.

Lane quickly followed her. "What's wrong?"

"I... I just remembered that I have something to do at home. I can't join you for dinner today. I'm sorry!"

"Is there some misunderstanding between you and Jeffrey?" Lane wasn't a fool. It was clear that something was off between Dorothy and Jeffrey. "He's my friend. If he's offended you in any way, I'll have him apologize to you!"

As Dorothy began to feel nervous, her hand tightened into a fist. "No, it's not that. I really have something to do!"

"Lane, let me talk to her alone." Before Lane finished speaking, Jeffrey had already stepped in front of Dorothy as a devious smile played on his handsome face.