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 car to

glance to check if Jeffrey had stirred, she

Jeffrey called behind

Karen gasped.

look of

"Or what?" Jeffrey quipped.

if Karen was any closer, she might've spotted

he managed

and double-takes in this quaint part

thought a celebrity had just graced

away from prying eyes.The last thing she wanted was

I

her pull, which seemed to amuse him "So, spill it,

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

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

that would

you leap

was Jeffrey's

up for it, I took it as a sign that you wanted me to be

question! "Maybe you didn't, but I'm old-school.I only sleep with someone if they're my girlfriend.You slept with

her eyes so hard she thought