The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 895

Everett frowned, "But things aren't exactly like Heather claimed."

"Close enough! Your mom's just been brainwashed by her, otherwise what beef would she have with Dorothy's mom?" Jonathan rambled on, "Now we just wait for Dorothy's next move, to see if she'll appeal. I bet she will."

"She definitely will," Everett knew Dorothy's stubborn streak all too well.

She was as stubborn as a mule, the kind to hit a wall and not turn back. She would never accept the verdict.

Jonathan sighed, "Then you gotta talk some sense into her, man. No point in making a scene! Everyone looks bad if the gloves come off. Your mom got a year with probation, a slap on the wrist, really. She won't dare step out of line again! If Dorothy drops this appeal nonsense, I promise to stay out of you two's business, and I can handle your mother on my end."

It was his way of conceding to Dorothy.

The main issue was that if she did take it to the State Court, and with his son watching him like a hawk, ensuring no foul play, the outcome was anyone's guess!

Better to step back now and make peace.

Everett was silent for a long while before finally speaking, "We've already broken up."

"Then why you are still meddling in her business?"

"I have to." His voice was firm, "Appealing is her right."

...

When Everett got the call from Dorothy, it was early morning in Liberty City.

He had just left the kids' room, planning to ask Kevin to book a flight back to Eldorria City.

He couldn't help but worry about her.

Even if Everett himself thought it was pretty pathetic.

Hesitating at the unfamiliar number, he finally picked up.

"Everett, it's me."

"You've received the first trial's verdict," Everett ignored her talk of rights and steered the conversation elsewhere. He was keen on finding out the reason behind Dorothy's abnormal behavior!

Something was definitely off with her.

"Yeah," but Dorothy clearly didn't want to linger on the call, "That's it. Just send them later, thanks."

And with that, she hung up before Everett could get another word in.

When he tried calling back, her phone was switched off!

Everett tried Dorothy's number again; it rang once but then went to voicemail and soon after, it too was off.

He immediately turned to Kevin, "Book me the next flight to Eldorria City!"

"Mr. Lopez, the earliest flight back home lands in other place first, then you'd fly to Eldorria City. If you can wait till tomorrow, there's a direct flight—"

"I'll take that one."