The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Everett..." "I owe him some thanks," Everett said, curling his lips slightly. "Don't worry, it's just a thank-you visit." How could he dare do anything to Kenneth? In the restaurant, with Everett and Dorothy stepping out for a moment, it left only Jeffrey and Karen with the two kids again.

Karen pulled out chairs for Abigail and Langston before seating herself between them.

Seeing that, Jeffrey took the seat next to Langston.

"Mr. Turner, you wanna swap seats?" Langston asked with a mischievous arch of his brow.

"No need, I'm good here," Jeffrey replied, aware that his earlier temper tantrum with her phone might have been too much. So he kept quiet, trying to behave.

Karen, as if she couldn't see him, was busily digging in her purse for candy to give Abigail.

to her, "Use mine for now. My secretary's out buying a new one." "No need." Karen was frosty, not sparing him an extra

of me and expect me to keep cool?" He'd be a

of candy left. Eat it quick before your mom spots it, or we'll both be in trouble.” Abigail looked up, "Mommy said I could have sweets today!" "But if you have this one, Mommy won't buy you any others." "Then [I'll just eat it secretly.” Karen's laugh at the

especially compared to his exes or flings. But watching her interactions with Abigail, the warm smile and the solitary dimple that showed

if her features weren't stunning, they didn't

you're kinda—" Before he could finish, Karen cut

If you keep talking, I'm leaving. I'm only staying for Dorothy's sake." Jeffrey

business! I just showed it to you to help you understand

average Joe! In Eldorria City, in terms