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

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

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

the flight attendant

the presence of an audience, Jeffrey had no choice but

just stowed her eye mask and travel pillow back into her carry–on when

to the sumptuous meal she’d enjoy with Kenneth and the two munchkins. She had to make sure Kenneth got the bill good and

for flying with us. We have

to play overhead.

made a beeline for the exit,

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

soon as Karen stepped off the plane,

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

being picked up. It felt like there was something to look forward to.

you! And of course, I’m crashing at your place tonight. Where else would I

your folks would be eager to see you. I can drive