The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 536

At this moment, the silhouette of Eldorria City Airport loomed in the distance through the airplane’s window–a stark reminder that Jeffrey’s time was running out.

He knew that if he let Karen leave without snagging her contact information, it would be game over. Whether they’d cross paths. again was a matter left to fate. Hoping for a lead from Everett was a fool’s errand. That guy was all about his girl, Dorothy, playing the lovesick puppy in front of her. Even with his big–shot role as CEO of the Lopez Corporation, he constantly worried about tripping Dorothy’s temper. And reaching out to Dorothy herself? Fat chance! She’d already made her stance clear; she wasn’t on board.

“You don’t have to head back with me right off the bat. What do you say we grab a bite after we land? I rushed to the airport to catch you and haven’t eaten a thing. I’m starving.”

Jeffrey reached out, but Karen deftly sidestepped him.

“Can’t do. Someone’s picking me up.”

“Who? A guy or a girl?” Jeffrey’s alertness spiked instantly.

Karen frowned, finding him to be a real piece of work. “What’s it to you?”

He grabbed her wrist, halting her packing efforts. “I’m asking you. A guy or a girl?”

“A guy, okay? Happy now?”

was picking her up!

this guy be to you?” He couldn’t hide the

looked rather uncomfortable, “Mr. Turner, we’re about to land. Can you please. take

to your seat,” the flight

Jeffrey had no choice but to go back and

had just stowed her eye mask and travel pillow back into her carry–on when the plane touched down smoothly.

flight and felt refreshed. Her mind was already wandering to the sumptuous meal

gentlemen, thank you for flying with us. We have now landed at Eldorria City Airport…”

announcement began to play overhead.

over her shoulder, and made a beeline for the exit, paying Jeffrey no mind the entire time.

he couldn’t make a scene

Karen stepped off the plane, her phone rang–it was

ringtone filled her with warmth. “Yeah! Just landed! Are you here now? And you got me a present… Oh,

on farewells but loved being picked up. It felt like there was something to look forward

course, I’m crashing at your place tonight. Where else

your folks would be eager