The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 406
“Wait, you’re taking on the Lopez Corporation?” Dorothy’s delicate brows furrowed. “Lane, you don’t stand a chance.”
“Am I supposed to just let them walk all over me?” Lane was fuming.
Because of his pursuit of Dorothy, Jeffrey must have spilled the beans to Everett. There had been no sign of trouble, making
Lane believe that Everett had accepted it.
But this counterattack, the abrupt acquisition of East Star Enterprises, was too sudden! It was like being thrown a bone, only to
be shooed away like a beggar!
Lane had never faced such an insult in his life!
“Lane, you can’t beat the Lopez Corporation,” Dorothy said, not out of favoritism for Everett, but because it was the cold, hard
truth.
East Star Enterprises might have been substantial, but everything is relative.
If Everett set his sights on taking down East Star Enterprises, it wouldn’t matter if the whole domestic industry declared. a
boycott against the Lopez Corporation unless he had a change of heart. After all, the Lopez Corporation would merely lose the
local market by doing that.
Besides, in the world of business, how many companies would cut ties with a giant like the Lopez Corporation just to take a
stand for someone else?
“Dorothy, he’s doing this because of you!”
“I know.” By now, if Dorothy couldn’t see Everett’s intentions, she’d be a fool
What worried her was the possibility that Everett knew about Langston and was acting out of that knowledge.
Years of knowing Everett had given her insight into his temperament and character he was always the gentleman, logical,
considering all angles before making a decision.
This aggressive move to crush East Star Enterprises overnight didn’t seem like his style.

So, Dorothy suspected that Everett had gotten wind of something and was trying to force her into his orbit.
Could it be he was looking for an opportunity to compare her DNA with Langston’s?
“Dorothy, are you even listening?” Lane had been talking non–stop, and Dorothy hadn’t heard a word.
Snapping back to reality she quickly said, “Lane, something’s come up. Let’s talk tomorrow.”
After hanging up, Dorothy immediately dialed the HR department of the Lopez Corporation.
“Hello, this is Dorothy. I received a call earlier about reporting to the Lopez Corporation. I’m sorry, but I can’t make it.” “Ms.
Sanchez, you’re under contract with East Star Enterprises.”
She was painfully aware of that. “Then I resign.”
“Alright.” The person on the other end didn’t give Dorothy a hard time. “Here’s the situation. I checked your contract, and it
clearly states that if you’re promoted to director, you need to apply for resignation half a year in advance to HR, or it’s considered
a breach of contract. You agreed and signed this! If you submit your resignation now, you can process your departure in six
months.”
Dorothy felt a headache coming on. She had to wait half a year to resign!
She hadn’t anticipated this at all! Things had changed so quickly, who could have expected East Star Enterprises to be
swallowed up by the Lopez Corporation overnight?
“What if I have to breach the contract? It’s really inconvenient for me to take a position at the Lopez Corporation.” “Then, Ms.
Sanchez, you need to think carefully. Looking at the penalties for breach of contract, you’re not only liable for the breach fee, but
also for any losses incurred on your projects. You’ll be responsible for those too.”
Dorothy was silent.
“Your current project includes the development of Everglow City Resort. If you back out now, you’ll be on the hook for any and all
financial risks. Are you sure you want to breach the contract?”