The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 529

“What!” Dorothy shot up from her seat, her eyes wide with disbelief.

Everett’s heart sank, and without thinking, he glanced at Dorothy, knowing all too well what Karen meant to her. To mess with Karen was like poking a bear, and Jeffrey had just jabbed at Dorothy’s sore spot!

Jeffrey, still feeling hard done by from the night before, protested, “I swear, it was all Karen! I mean, I just went along with it and didn’t say no. If you don’t believe me, ask her!”

Dorothy didn’t want to hear his excuses; she reached for her phone, ready to call Karen to get the lowdown..

Everett stepped in, urging Dorothy to let Jeffrey finish his piece, and asked, “So, are you saying it was mutual?”

Jeffrey’s handsome face crumpled with frustration. “Of course! I’m not the type to force a woman, come on! After we left the hospital yesterday, she said she needed to hit the supermarket, so I gave her a lift. Next thing I know, back at the hotel, she’s asking if I’m up for it!”

Dorothy coughed pointedly, and Jeffrey hit the brakes on his story, sparing them the explicit details.

“And what are you planning to do? Why did you come here today asking about her flight?”

What can I possibly do?” Jeffrey looked at Dorothy as if she were the judge and jury. “You should be asking her what she

mentioning how Jeffrey was quite the looker. Could Karen really have taken

out to Karen yet. She’s probably still asleep. I’ll get

Her room’s empty.”

“What?”

and this time,

called earlier; she had only held back to avoid waking Karen, never imagining she’d just take off!

“Dorothy!”

at the airport, with announcements blaring in the background.

saying goodbye? Didn’t you see my message?”

into a blubbering mess, so I snuck away! Besides, we’ll see each other when you’re back from your trip; it’s only a month!”

to talk about it, she probably intended to address it later or not at all. It would be

the airport

worry, Kenneth’s picking me up, and he’s bringing the kids along too. I’ve

care