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?”

guy? Some dude was picking her up!

guy be to you?” He couldn’t hide

who looked rather uncomfortable, “Mr. Turner, we’re about

your seat,” the

choice but

her eye mask and travel pillow back into her carry–on when the plane touched down

the sumptuous meal she’d enjoy with Kenneth and the two

flying with us.

to play

shoes, slung her bag over her shoulder, and made a beeline for the exit, paying Jeffrey no mind

left Jeffrey grinding his teeth in frustration, but he couldn’t make a scene with the other passengers all

as Karen stepped off the

warmth. “Yeah! Just landed! Are you here now? And you got me

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

love you! And of course, I’m crashing at

“I figured your folks would be eager to see you. I can