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 had stirred, she waved half-heartedly and quickened

called behind

Karen gasped.

turned taut as she slowly twisted around, wearing a look of pure doom,

"Or what?" Jeffrey quipped.

were still bleary from sleep, and if Karen was any closer, she might've

he managed to look

presence drew stares and double-takes in this quaint part of

thought a celebrity had just graced

him aside, away from prying eyes.The last thing she wanted

I

her pull, which seemed to

your responsibility for me.’ he

think?’ Karen gaped, ‘Consequences? You're not seriously hitting me up

would

leap

it was Jeffrey's tum to be

at the hotel! entrance, when you asked if I was up for it, I took

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

her eyes so hard she thought they might