The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 810

Jeffrey was the last person she expected to friend-request her. She figured Karen must have slipped him her number. Hesitating for a moment, Dorothy clicked 'Accept.'

No sooner had she done so than a digital invitation popped up in my messages, all decked out in white and pink.

[Karen’s folks gave us their blessing. We're tying the knot next month!]

[Seriously?]

She tapped as she quickly opened the invitation to find Karen and Jeffrey looking picture-perfect in their wedding attire. Talk about moving fast!

[Of course! You and Everett better be there, and Abigail and Langston are definitely going to be our ring bearer and flower girl.]

[Sure thing. I wouldn't miss Karen’s big day for the world.]

Dorothy’s eyes lingered on "Everett" for a beat too long. She actually wanted to ask Jeffrey when Everett was coming back to town, but something stopped her.

It felt almost like she didn't keep in touch with him so had to get the scoop from his buddy.

[Also, there's the resort thing! Karen's really looking forward to it. She wants you to come too. Don't be a party pooper and say no. She said once the baby comes, she won’t have time for getaways. Everglow City's resort just opened up, and she's dying to check it out.]

Dorothy let out a sigh, her brows knitting together as she searched for a polite way to decline.

But before she could even type out a response, Jeffrey sent over the reservation confirmation.

[I booked the rooms already. Since you're on the fence, I made the executive decision for you.]

Well, that settled it.

Now she knew why Jeffrey and Karen could be such a perfect match.

To some extent, they were such a family. Both of them were action-takers, no dilly-dallying allowed.

She would think herself talking to Karen if she didn’t know that was Jeffrey on the other side.

Honestly, Dorothy loved the working atmosphere at Lopez Corp.

She quickly packed up and moved out. Some drove, some hailed cabs, but eventually, they all made it to the restaurant.

Dorothy knew Austin was trying to smooth things over between Ophelia and her. That was why he strategically seated the girl next to her.

It didn't bother Dorothy, though. Petty office politics were never her thing.

"Here's to you, Ms. Sanchez. I insist on a toast!"

"I really shouldn't—"

But Austin had already raised his glass, and her refusal was half out before she swallowed it back down, "Alright! Here’s to Austin's leadership and to all my amazing colleagues! Here's to our project team pulling off a stellar job!"

She stood up, downed the drink in one go, and her cheeks instantly flushed a rosy hue.