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.

what she needed—the person in

if Jeffrey had stirred, she waved half-heartedly and quickened

called

Karen gasped.

she slowly twisted around, wearing a look of

"Or what?" Jeffrey quipped.

and if Karen was any closer, she might've spotted the

managed to look effortlessly

presence drew stares and double-takes in

celebrity had just

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

course I need

seemed to

you take your responsibility for me.’ he said, arms crossed, giving her

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

that would

you leap

was Jeffrey's tum to

was up for it, I took it as a sign that you wanted me to be your boyfriend.That's why I

a simple question! "Maybe you didn't, but I'm old-school.I only sleep

hard she thought they