The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 857

"So, how's your lawsuit going? Any progress?" Karen asked, pausing her movements as she flipped a pancake.

"Yeah," Dorothy nodded, her voice steady. "The preliminary hearing is coming up."

Karen's hand froze mid-flip. "Has Everett's mom been detained?"

"No, but the trial can proceed without her. The court has already issued the summons."

Karen's mouth hung open for a moment, struggling to find the words. "You've really come to this... Everett's mom is just vile! Without her, you and Everett could have been such a happy couple."

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"There are no 'what-ifs'."

From the last time she walked away from Bay Residence, Dorothy had made up her mind.

If Bella had followed Maxton Sanchez's wishes back then, she wouldn't even exist, let alone all that followed!

Without her, maybe Bella would have remarried, found happiness sooner, and escaped the shadow of that scumbag, not ending up dying alone from an overdose.

Her life was owed to her mother; it was she who had burdened Bella.

So whether it was seeing justice served through legal means or taking matters into her own hands, that was Dorothy's priority.

All other disputes and grievances were secondary.

"What about after the lawsuit? Once you get the outcome you're looking for, will you..."

"I might," Dorothy cut her off, knowing what Karen was about to ask.

"If Everett's still single by then, I guess I should get a taste of what it's like to pursue him after all these years he's been after me."

It was another debt to repay.

Karen's eyes widened comically. "You, chasing after him?"

Dorothy coughed awkwardly, a sheepish smile on her face. "Is it that surprising?"

"Yes," Karen nodded earnestly. "But I'd love to see it."

Dorothy tugged at her lip. "Don't get your hopes up. I can't even picture what I'd look like chasing someone!"

Karen clicked her tongue, letting out a sigh.

"Yeah, I guess. I mean, I can see you talking a big game about pursuing someone, but the minute Everett says something even slightly harsh, you'd probably shrink back to where he can't see you and then bless him with some ridiculous well wishes! Dorothy, you just don't have that relentless grip that Everett has."

Karen knew Dorothy too well. Taking the initiative was not in her nature.

Even when Karen had wanted to befriend Dorothy, it took a lot of warm persistence and many cold shoulders before Dorothy finally opened up.

"The fondue's ready!" Before Dorothy could respond, Jeffrey called from the kitchen.

"Great, let's eat. I'm starving," Karen said, trying to sit up, but Jeffrey was already there, lifting her in his arms.

"Don't move, I'll carry you."

Karen blushed slightly, glancing at Dorothy. "Dorothy's still here!"

"So what? We're married."

Dorothy quickly interjected, "Just pretend I'm not here. I'm blind to it all."

As long as the two of them were getting along fine, that was all that mattered.

After dinner at Jeffrey's, Dorothy stayed for a chat with Karen until it got too late, and she didn't want to impose any further.

"Let Jeffrey drive you home!" Karen insisted.

"No need, I can take a cab back," Dorothy replied.

"Not at this time of night," Karen turned to Jeffrey. "You go, make sure Dorothy gets home safe."

With a nod, Jeffrey grabbed his keys and looked at Dorothy. "Let's go."