The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Jeffrey had rented a spacious SUV for the pick-up, having calculated the headcount early in the morning.

No sooner had Jeffrey slid behind the wheel than Everett tapped on the driver's side window. "What's the deal with you and Karen?" he asked.

Though Everett hadn't overheard the earlier conversation between Dorothy and Karen, it didn't take a genius to figure out it was about Jeffrey.

"Nothing. She's got another blind date lined up, and I'm angry." "You're not exactly her knight in shining armor, you know. You're overstepping," Everett chided him.

Jeffrey raised an eyebrow. "Aren't I your dude? Are you that scared of getting on Dorothy's bad side?" "Yeah, terrified." Jeffrey shook his head. His dude was a lost cause! Soon after, Dorothy and Karen climbed into the SUV and took the back seats, while the kids settled into the middle row.

Everyone was silent, as if bound by an unspoken agreement.

longer. She stealthily poked Everett, "Forget the money. Can you treat me to some candy instead?" Without hesitation, Everett nodded. "Sure." From

Every time I take her to

mom. Jeffrey knew better than to cross her, especially since she'd just let Everett's promise

candy!" "Yay! Can we get some for my big brother too?" Abigail pointed at Langston, who was

new computer.” Candy was kid's stuff

get it for you," Everett said, clearly incapable of denying

don't have to spoil them so much." "They're my kids. They can have whatever they want." Jeffrey turned to look at Everett, snorting. "We're nothing alike. I wish I had kids." With that remark, he glanced at Karen through the

car. She cast a quick glance at Everett, who was lifting Abigail from her seat.

all out for dinner. Karen's here too." "The kids aren't coming home tonight, right? Do you have everything you need over there? Abigail needs her bedtime storybook and her stuffed toys. I checked her room, and they're still there. Should I have someone drop them off?" He suggested sending someone else, avoiding the