The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy nodded with a sigh, “Looks like Jeffrey’s gonna have a tough time winning over Kenneth.”

“That’s their business,” Everett replied, his chiseled face showing a hint of displeasure. “Why did Kenneth call you anyway? Shouldn’t he be talking to Karen directly?”

“Probably he thinks Karen won’t spill the beans, and it’s her parents who asked him to check in with me. They wanted an inside scoop on the situation.” Dorothy snuggled into his arms, her voice soft. “You think there’s something going on between Kenneth and me?”

“Well,” Everett scoffed, “You might not be interested, but he sure is.”

The last time when he was at Kenneth’s place, Everett could feel his hostility from start to finish.

It wasn’t just a little bit.

Kenneth had told Dorothy he was over her, that they were just friends, but still he’d be antagonistic towards Everett.

What did that imply?

“Everett.” Dorothy pouted playfully. “Do you smell that? A big whiff of jealousy.”

it. He pinned her between the wall and his chest, ki*sing her thoroughly before letting her

jealous, but not as much as Kenneth. Because when I want a ki*s, I can

with Everett’s scent, a reminder of their intimate moment.

had already stood

and took her hand. “Heading

got to calm him down. If he tells my parents anything bad about Jeffrey, it’ll tarnish his

rising to join her. He couldn’t let Karen

need.” Karen waved him off. “I’ll talk to him first.

gentle

“Whether it’s your parents or your cousin, as long as

by his words and nodded

their conversation, Dorothy felt a stir

Everett could stay together if she had to face

“What’s on your mind?”

close, ki*sing

to care about Karen. I hope