The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Silence hung on the line for an eternity from Levi's end.

Just as Karen was about to speak up, a clatter echoed through the receiver like a tumbler taking a dive.

"Wait, wait, just give me a sec. I've got to wipe down the table!" Karen gasped.

Moments later, Levi panted back into the conversation, "So, what are you in the mood for? I'll swing by and pick you up!" Karen couldn't help but chuckle, "Here I thought you didn't want to treat me. " "No, it's not that! I just... I didn't expect you to bring this up..." Truth be told, he'd been on the verge of asking her out multiple times. But each time, the words just wouldn't come out.

If Karen hadn't brought it up, he'd probably still be hemming and hawing.

"Levi, you better brace yourself. I'm not exactly a knockout,” Karen quipped. Their last attempt at a blind date fell through, and Levi had been swamped at work since then. They'd connected on WhatsApp, sure, but never broached the subject of meeting up.

Today would be the first time they'd see each other face to face.

Karen wasn't keen on rushing things, but with her life thrown into disarray by Jeffrey's meddling, she felt it was high time to get back on track—for her peace of mind and her parents’ sake.

clear as day, he feared she might reach out

details, Jeffrey's confrontational visit was telling enough,

photos." "I touched them up,"

Levi replied with a goofy grin. "Decided what you want to eat yet?" Karen rubbed her stomach, aware of

the call, Karen logged into her phone and WhatsApp, only to find a barrage

heading to a sushi spot by the office. You into Japanese food?] [Lunch was meh, won't take you there if I'm treating.] [Got a few meetings this afternoon. If I

she spotted an unread one, marked by

had added

Crayon Shin-chan sticking his tongue out, and

to guess who

than Jeffrey, who else would it be? Without a second

had been clear enough; there was