The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"He'll have to choose me. Because we're bound by ties that can't be broken in this lifetime." Paige's voice carried a peculiar certainty, as if she possessed some sort of leverage over Jeffrey.

It was as though she held a trump card in this twisted game of hearts.

Could it be simply because she was the cousin of Jeffrey's buddy? Did she think that Jeffrey owed his friend enough to spare some consideration for his cousin's feelings? "Well then, why don't you go ahead and discuss this little situation with Jeffrey? Let's see if he's willing to swap his bride-to-be for you," Karen said, not bothering to sugarcoat her words as she shut the door in Paige's face.

Karen was not one to be threatened or intimidated. Not by anyone.

Even when Heather stood there with a knife at her throat, Karen didn't bow her head. So why would she ever concede to a romantic rival? Paige was obviously trying to stir up trouble between Karen and Jeffrey, hoping to benefit from their fallout.

But Karen wouldn't give her the satisfaction.

Outside the door, Paige's face turned ashen with rage, yet she was powerless against Karen's resolve.

Paige pulled out her phone and dialed

No answer.

Predictable.

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don't push your luck." "Me, push my luck?" Paige retorted, stung by the insult. "Think carefully about how you speak to me, Jeffrey. I am standing right outside your place. Do you want me to tell that woman inside

trouble?" Jeffrey's voice was tight with

now." The sound of Jeffrey grinding his teeth was almost

away from my house. Now." "Then come and see

am I supposed to come see you?" "You would if it were her asking. If she can, so can I." Paige paused, her voice chilling. "Half an hour, Jeffrey. If you don't show up, I'll tell her everything.” Jeffrey had underestimated Paige's audacity. But with

Happy?" "You're trying to lure me away from here?" "Paige, don't push it. Even if you tell Karen, the worst I get is an argument, maybe a breakup, but I'll never marry you." Paige clenched her

could negotiate and have a chance to see