The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 550

The neighborhood wasn’t exactly run–down. It once fetched a pretty penny back in the day, even though the buildings had seen better years.

But a million–dollar sports car parked in these parts? That was a head–scratcher. The residents here weren’t exactly the high–roller types.

Curiosity got the better of Karen as she stole a few more glances in that direction, only to catch a glimpse of someone familiar perched inside the car.

As she edged closer, her eyes widened in recognition–it was Jeffrey.

What on earth was he doing here?

Startled, Karen stumbled backward, nearly taking a tumble on the pavement.

Luckily, the car’s occupant seemed to be fast asleep. His eyes shut tight, hands clutching his coat, his body curled up as if to ward

off the chill.

When did he even get here, and why was he snoozing in his car?

That man was like a bad penny that always came back into her pocket.

Karen rolled her eyes and made to skedaddle, but fate had other plans.

just back from a grocery run, who waved enthusiastically.

Just what she needed–the person in the car to

a backward glance to check if Jeffrey had stirred, she waved

called

slowly twisted around, wearing a look

quipped. His eyes were still bleary from sleep, and if Karen was any closer, she might’ve spotted the crust in the corners. But even

stares and double–takes in this quaint part of town.

“You needed something?”

dragging him aside, away from prying eyes. The

parents‘ ears.

need something.” Jeffrey’s shirt crinkled under her

spill it. What’s this all about?”

you take your responsibility for me,” he said, arms crossed, giving her a pointed look. “As

for a refund on a plane ticket, are you?”

would be

was Jeffrey’s turn to be baffled. “Back at the hotel entrance, when you asked if I was. up for it, I took it as a sign

said

asked a

they’re my girlfriend. You slept with me, so now you have to be my

her eyes so hard she thought they might stick.

she’d have given him a plece of her mind for