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.”

between the wall and his chest, ki*sing her

as much as Kenneth. Because when I want a ki*s,

Everett’s scent, a reminder of their intimate

Karen had

approached and took her hand. “Heading

down. If he tells my parents anything bad about Jeffrey, it’ll tarnish his image for

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

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

a tough nut to crack. Seemed gentle enough, but he was stubborn and not

there and wait outside,” Jeffrey insisted, his gaze serious. “Whether it’s your parents or your cousin, as

moved by his words

Dorothy felt a

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

“What’s on your mind?”

drew close, ki*sing

“Nothing… Jeffrey really seems to care about Karen. I hope they make