The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 310

He was truly a man who knew how to hold on to love.

But the more a person held onto it, the harder it was to let go.

Thankfully, he had moved on. He was married now. No matter if it was arranged or not, he had a family now.

Dorothy spotted a bench ahead. Feeling weary, she ambled over and sat down.

She pulled out her phone and checked her messages. There was a message from Lane and another from the driver she had met back in Everglow City.

[You made it to Havenbrook City yet?]

[Yeah, I'm here. Did you make it to Havenbrook City too? I brought the receipt with me. If you're available, we can meet in Havenbrook City, and I’ll hand it over.]

It took a while for him to reply.

[I didn’t make it to Havenbrook City.]

Dorothy wanted to text him back, but her eyes were bothering her from all the crying that she did earlier, and her contacts felt uncomfortable. She took them out, and her vision blurred, so she decided to send a voice note instead.

"Let me know when you're available to pick it up. Or I can mail it to you."

He responded quickly this time.

[Have you been crying?]

Dorothy paused, realizing her voice must have given it away.

"Yeah... I’m just dealing with some heartache."

[Did someone upset you?]

"No. I just got a little sentimental. Thanks for your concern."

Dorothy sent the message and waited for a bit, but there was no response. She pocketed her phone and continued walking.

Meanwhile, in the offices of the Lopez Corporation.

Everett rose from his desk and strode towards the exit.

"I didn't call to check on your work." Lane then realized something. "Wait, you've been crying?"

Dorothy frowned slightly. "No. I think I might be coming down with a cold."

She didn't want to explain her tears to Lane or to have him press the issue.

"Go see a doctor. Work can wait. A few days' delay won't break the project."

"Boss, didn't you say that it's not just our company's project? Aren’t investors involved too? We can't delay."

Lane bit his tongue. What else could he say? "I just wanted to check on you."

"I'm not a child anymore. I'm fine. Thank you, boss."

There was a pause on Lane's end before he said, "Once I clear my schedule, I'll see how soon I can fly over. If possible, I'll join you in Havenbrook City."

Dorothy immediately asked, "What are you coming for?"

"Work! Just work! Don't overthink it."