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.”

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

not as much as Kenneth. Because when I

were flushed, her breath still tinged with Everett’s scent, a reminder of their intimate

in the dining room, Karen had already stood up from her

and took her hand.

“I’ve got to calm him down. If he tells my parents anything bad

you,” Jeffrey was rising to join her. He couldn’t let Karen

need.” Karen waved him off. “I’ll talk to him first. You can’t rush things with

was a tough nut to crack. Seemed gentle enough, but

it’s your parents or

moved by his words and nodded in

their conversation, Dorothy felt a stir

could stay together if she had to face his family head-on, sending his mother to

“What’s on your mind?”

close, ki*sing

“Nothing… Jeffrey really seems to care about