The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"No need for that..." Jeffrey's face was frozen in an expression of utter discomfort.

But Caren was dead serious, with an air of earnestness as she added, "I have to give it back to you! I went looking for you at Charm Night Bar several times afterward, but you were never there. I don't want people to think I only left with you that night for money. If I keep this money, what's the difference between me and those women on the street corners?” Just as Jeffrey was about to speak up, Karen sidled up to him, resting a hand on his shoulder with a smile as she looked at Caren, "Honey, are you sure it was Mr. Turner who gave you the money? You might be mistaken." "There's no mistake! I can show you the receipt. Look!" Jeffrey's instinct was to stop her, but Karen had already snatched it up.

The name on the receipt was undeniably Jeffrey's.

But the timing...

made after

She seemed to understand something. "Mr. Turner and I—" "No need to explain, sweetie. I get it! Keep the money. You've earned it." Karen's face was a mask of smiles from beginning to end, never once faltering, "Jeffrey, I'm done with this stroll, let's go." Jeffrey dared not

nothing but two cold drinks, heading straight to

feelings for you were just a passing interest. I figured some drinks and laughs with the guys would help me forget you. But it turns out to be impossible. I couldn't stop thinking about you. I didn't lay a finger on her. I gave her the money and sent her on her way!" Who would have thought he'd be so unlucky to run into her today! Jeffrey

me. You can hit me, yell at me, slap some sense into me." "Honestly, I'm not feeling great," Karen sighed lightly, her head resting against the car window, her voice subdued. "But I can't really be mad at you. We had slept together back then, sure, but you weren't my boyfriend when you went to book that room with her. It's pretty normal for you to date other women." That's the life Jeffrey should be leading! But to say Karen totally