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.

a rite of passage in their group; everyone had

fan of such comments, she let it slide. Everyone had been drinking, and since she was the one who had pushed Jeffrey to come, she

Jeffrey usher her to a seat at the side of

sense that Jeffrey was serious this time, and the jokes at Karen's expense quickly subsided. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

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

man, probably her boyfriend, kept passing her

not dwell on it, figuring

few rounds of drinks, she excused herself to

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

water on her face,