The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Me? I don't think that's a great idea." Karen hesitated. "I mean, none of them even know who I am. You guys go have fun without me." "You're my fiancée. They're bound to meet you sooner or later. Might as well make today the day," Jeffrey insisted. Deep down, he feared any hiccups before the engagement party. Hence, he felt it was always safer to have Karen by his side to keep the doubts at bay.

What Jeffrey did not realize, however, was that this decision would be his biggest mistake.

Because Jeffrey did not anticipate running into his ex-girlfriend at this little gathering.

And sure enough, the moment he walked in, there she was, locking eyes with him.

But it was too late to turn around and leave without raising my suspicions.

"Is this the future Mrs. Turner? Wow, she's a stunner!" Jeffrey's buddies caught sight of Karen and started ribbing them with grins.

passage in their group; everyone had been through it

had been drinking, and since

letting Jeffrey usher her to a seat at the side

not take long for the gang to sense that Jeffrey was serious this time, and the jokes at Karen's expense quickly subsided.

and laughed, Jeffrey suddenly raised his glass and announced loudly, "I've got news for you all—I'm getting engaged to my lady here." "No way!" "Look at you, Mr. Turner! Decisive man!" "Congratulations!" Amid the chorus of cheers, Karen noticed the girl across the

her boyfriend,

it, figuring maybe she just

rounds of drinks, she excused herself to

and she wanted to wash off her makeup and freshen up. Since she did not wear much makeup, washing her face

to splash water on her face, she heard the click of high heels entering