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

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

with Everett’s scent, a reminder of their intimate

dining room, Karen had already stood up

took her hand. “Heading over to

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

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

“I’ll talk to him first. You can’t rush things with

nut to crack. Seemed gentle enough, but he

take you there and wait outside,” Jeffrey insisted, his gaze serious. “Whether it’s your parents or your cousin, as long as you’re not leaving me, nobody can

was moved by his words and nodded in

conversation, Dorothy felt

if she had

“What’s on your mind?”

close, ki*sing her

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