The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Mmm."

Kenneth nodded, his movements deft as he plated the sizzling dish onto the table.

Seeing the feast before him, Lane couldn't help but be impressed, "Man, you've got skills that could put professional chefs to shame! Had I not asked earlier, I'd have thought you were slinging hash in some diner." It's not that he was inexperienced or anything; it's just been ages since he had the pleasure of enjoying such freshly made, home-cooked meals!

"Used to the cuisine overseas, I had to fend for myself in the kitchen."

"You worked abroad?" Lane's interest piqued.

Kenneth merely nodded.

But that was all he offered, maintaining his usual stoic demeanor.

Lane studied him for a moment before speaking up, "You know, I get the feeling... you're not much for talking because you fear saying too much might lead to mistakes?"

Ever since Kenneth arrived, Lane had tried to learn more about him, whether through indirect questioning or direct inquiries. Yet, after all this time, he hadn't managed to uncover much!

Except for the fact that Kenneth's limp was the result of an incident involving Everett.

curled his thin lips, "I've always been like this. Ever since the

blurted this

he witnessed Kenneth's

"Just a leg?"

no idea what kind of hell I went through in the hospital. You wouldn't say that so casually if you did! I nearly lost my life, faced the possibility of amputation!" Kenneth clenched his fists, almost grinding his teeth as he spoke, "My girlfriend, upon learning my

smacking

"Sounds pretty rough."

heard the details from Kenneth before, so he somewhat felt that

laid bare,

help that

sake of securing funds and a chance to start over, he

his pride in

don't question my motives. I might not have the means, but I

one antidote left in the world. Both Everett and Dorothy

that Lane was too engrossed in his

inquired,

Lane's alertness was apparent.