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.

from a grocery run, who

Just what she needed–the person in the car to hear.

check if Jeffrey had stirred, she waved half–heartedly and

Jeffrey called behind

turned taut as she slowly twisted around, wearing a look of pure

His eyes were still bleary from sleep, and if Karen was any closer, she

this quaint part of town. People thought a celebrity had just graced the

“You needed something?”

dragging him aside, away from prying eyes. The last thing she wanted was

parents‘ ears.

something.” Jeffrey’s shirt crinkled under her pull, which seemed

it. What’s

to let you take your responsibility for me,” he said, arms crossed, giving her a pointed look. “As adults, we should face the consequences

for a refund

that would be

you leap to plane tickets?” Now it 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 that you wanted me to be your boyfriend. That’s why I said yes.”

said

merely asked a simple question!

if they’re my girlfriend.

hard she thought they might stick.

him a plece