The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 550

The neighborhood wasn't exactly run-down.

It once fetched a pretty penny back in the day, even though the buildings had seen better years.

But a million-dollar sports car parked in these parts? That was a head-scratcher.

The residents here weren't exactly the high-roller types.

Curiosity got the better of Karen as she stole a few more glances in that direction, only to catch a glimpse of someone familiar perched inside the car.

As she edged closer, her eyes widened in recognition—it was Jeffrey.

What on earth was he doing here? Startled, Karen stumbled backward, nearly taking a tumble on the pavement.

Luckily, the car's occupant seemed to be fast asleep.

His eyes shut tight, hands clutching his coat, his body curled up as if to ward off the chill.

When did he even get here, and why was he snoozing in his car? That man was like a bad penny that always came back into her pocket Karen rolled her eyes and made to skedaddle, but fate had other plans.

She bumped into a chatty neighbor just back from a grocery run, who waved enthusiastically.

"Karen! Look who's back!"

Oh, great.

needed—the person in the

backward glance to check if Jeffrey

Jeffrey called

Karen gasped.

slowly twisted around, wearing a look of pure doom, "Mr.Turner, please tell me you're not here

"Or what?" Jeffrey quipped.

still bleary from sleep, and if Karen was any closer, she might've spotted the crust in the

sleep-disheveled, he managed to look effortlessly

double-takes in

a celebrity had just graced

him aside, away from prying eyes.The last thing she wanted was this spectacle reaching her

I need

her pull, which seemed to amuse him

let you take your responsibility for me.’ he said, arms

face the consequences of our actions, don't you think?’ Karen gaped, ‘Consequences? You're not

that would

did you leap

was Jeffrey's tum

hotel! entrance, when you asked if I was up for it, I took it as a sign that you wanted me to be your boyfriend.That's why I said

I never said any such thing!* She had merely asked a simple question! "Maybe you didn't, but I'm old-school.I only sleep with someone if they're my

her eyes so hard she