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.

been like this. Ever since the injury to my

blurted this out

immediately, he witnessed Kenneth's expression

"Just a leg?"

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

blinked, smacking

"Sounds pretty rough."

he somewhat felt that Kenneth's grudge against Everett over

laid bare,

the verge of collapse, Everett offered help that felt more like charity, complete with a condescending smile! Lane, who had always been

funds and a chance to start over, he clung to that

his pride in

might not have the means, but I wish for

left in the world. Both Everett and Dorothy

on him, fortunate that Lane was

Kenneth inquired, "Have you secured the antidote

Lane's alertness was apparent.