The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 882

However, the very next second, she unlocked her phone and pulled up the call history, nearly choking on her own spit.

There were many calls made to Everett's number.

"I really can't handle my liquor." She coughed as she mused.

Thankfully, Dorothy remembered that last night, it seemed like Everett had blacklisted her number. Just to be sure, she shakily dialed once more.

"Hello, the number you have dialed has—"

Dorothy didn't even wait to hear the rest from the robotic voice of the customer service before she hung up in a hurry.

Yeah, that's right, blacklisted. Her memory was still on point. That was a close call!

...

Inside the black Maybach.

Kevin sneaked a cautious glance at his boss through the rear-view mirror and spoke up, "Mr. Lopez, Mr. Turner has taken your place at the conference."

"Mhm."Everett's gaze lingered on his laptop screen, his thick eyebrows slightly furrowed, paying no mind to Kevin's words. He dared not say anything further and drove straight to the office.

The Lopez Corporation's recent projects had been largely focused on high-tech electronic products, which meant Everett's attention was mostly there, resulting in a myriad of scattered tasks.

"If TSP Corp. can develop a newer driving energy source, then I'm definitely in, but right now everyone is working on electric energy, and that has already hit the market. In that case, I'm sitting this one out."

Everett stepped out of the car, striding into the building and heading straight for the CEO's private elevator, all the while on the phone with a partner.

The person on the other end sounded desperate to convince him to invest, "Although our TSP is working on electric energy, our cars have many advantages and patented projects! Shall I have my secretary send you the details for review?"

"No need for that, just give me the gist of it now."

He pushed the door open and entered, finding the place as immaculate as it was when he left Eldorria City months ago.

"Mr. Lopez, the reason for your sudden return to the country is..." Kevin couldn't contain his curiosity any longer.

After all, Jeffrey had been sent to attend the conference, which ordinarily meant Mr. Lopez wouldn't be back so soon. He was utterly baffled when he received Mr. Lopez's call early in the morning asking him to pick him up at the airport!

"It's because today is my mother's court hearing."

"Oh!" So that was it. "Do you need me to arrange a ride to the courthouse for you?"

"No need." Everett raised his hand to massage his temples. "Don't tell anyone about my return, including Jeffrey."

"Understood."

Just as Kevin was about to leave, Everett suddenly spoke up again. "Go buy a second-hand Passat and park it in my garage later."