The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 48

"I'm not afraid of being seen. I'm afraid of misunderstanding our relationship."

Ever since Everett entered the business world and made a name for himself, there hadn't been any juicy gossip about him. The only piece of scandal might be something about him and Heather.

Now, if people started spreading rumors about him taking a female assistant out on business trips and acting all chummy, it could stir up a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Anyway, she was with Kevin, so she wouldn't be far from him, and she certainly wouldn't get lost in Havenbrook.

"Why should we fear what people might guess about our relationship?" Everett said.

They were a married couple who just hadn't gone public yet. Why did they have to fear rumors?

But when Dorothy heard this, she took it differently.

Was Everett being deliberately close with her, even in public? Could it be that he had another argument with Heather and was trying to provoke her?

She found herself increasingly put off by her role as a pawn in this game.

But she couldn't avoid it. She had to be prepared at all times.

After all, Everett came to her, investing money and effort. This was what he wanted.

Dorothy didn't say anything more. She just turned her gaze out the car window.

She hadn't been back here in five or six years. The last time she came, it was just a quick trip to give up her rented apartment and rush her mother to Eldorria City for treatment.

Havenbrook had changed dramatically. It now had towering skyscrapers everywhere, and the IT industry here had soared to great heights.

Many tech villages had been built here, and the government was fully supporting economic development. There were even more foreigners on the streets after the city started to attract foreign investment.

When they arrived at Social Networking Service, Everett was still the center of attention as he led the way.

Dorothy finally understood. "I see. Well, let's go for some pizza then. Quick in and out. We can get it done in half an hour, no delay."

Kevin raised his eyebrows in satisfaction. "Mr. Lopez has good reason to value you."

Such a perceptive assistant, stuck in a subsidiary like the Prosperity Consortium, was a bit of a waste.

Dorothy squinted and smiled, finding Kevin not as stiff and old-fashioned as she had thought. In fact, he smiled a lot more than Everett did.

After checking a nearby pizza place on her phone, they hailed a cab and headed straight there.

Just as they sat down and ordered, Dorothy suddenly saw a figure that was both strange and familiar.

Maxton Sanchez.

Her father.