The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Paige's gaze locked onto his eyes, and what she saw there chilled her to the bone. There was an unmistakable intent to kill, a fervor that was both intense and clear.

He hadn't considered her feelings, not for a second, and the plight of their child didn't seem to cross his mind either.

Feeling as if her brain was suffocating, the instinct to survive kicked in, and she began to struggle with all her might. "Jeffrey!" It wasn't until her face turned an alarming shade of white that Jeffrey finally loosened his grip, his teeth clenched tightly.

"Don't think that by having a kid, you can get a hold on me. There's no way in hell I'd marry you. Dream on. If you know what's good for you, name your price and then get the heck out of Eldorria City. And don't you ever come back." "Cough, cough, cough.” Air rushed back into Paige's lungs, and she coughed violently, unaccustomed to the sudden influx. Her legs gave way, and she began to slide to the ground.

me," Jeffrey said curtly as he walked

out to him in desperation, "Jeffrey! Where are you going?" "To have dinner with my wife." Paige could never have imagined that he would actually leave her stranded on the

from downtown, in the outskirts where

for the second time, he finally picked up. His voice was hoarse, as

asking if you're coming home for dinner?" "Of course. I'm already on my way," Jeffrey replied,

your past. Don't worry, I won't make a fuss over your ex. But let's not let my parents find out. They're just starting to see you in a new light." "Karen, I am so lucky to have you." Caught off guard by the compliment, Karen was momentarily speechless. "Why the sudden sentimentality?" "No reason." "Hurry up, then. The pies will be ready soon, and

documents.” Derek nodded, not thinking much of it. "I saw that woman looking for him earlier and thought..." "She's just a colleague. Jeffrey was avoiding her because he didn't want to deal with the paperwork, so he dodged her. To think she'd follow him all the way to our doorstep. Can you believe that?" "It was a bit surprising. So he's finished with work now?" Karen nodded. "Yes, don't worry. I'm keeping an eye on him." "I just hope you're not distracting him from his work." Karen stuck out her tongue and made a playful face, Derek shook his head and said helplessly, "You're about to get married and still acting like a