The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Karen clutched the bouquet of roses as she slid into the passenger seat of Levi's truck.

"Decided what you're in the mood for?" Levi asked as he buckled up and revved the engine alive.

Karen pondered for a moment, "How about a steakhouse?" "Perfect! There's this place on Rising River Avenue; that's all the rage in Eldorria City. The steaks are to die for. I'll take you there," Levi said as he raised his eyebrows playfully; his eyes were sparkling with a boyish charm.

His words and slightly awkward mannerisms had given Karen a hint.

She met his gaze, hesitated, and then ventured, "If you don't mind me asking... have you, um, never been in a relationship before?" Levi seemed caught off guard by the question. He instinctively ran a hand through his hair, "Well, there was this one time in high school, but it ended pretty quick with a call to my parents.” "That's it?" "Yeah. I was always buried in my studies, and once I started working, there was just never enough time to think about dating.” Karen believed him. His bashful expression wasn't something he could fake, but the more innocent he seemed, the guiltier she felt.

He was so pure, and she...

we should be upfront with

and parking the truck by

a breath, and said, "I'm not new to this. I've been in relationships before.” Levi nodded, "Then?" "I mean I've done some really wild things in the past.” She wanted to be honest, to lay her cards on the table so they both had a chance to choose, rather than

light, Karen could see the blush on his cheeks spreading, his ears turning a

hadn't expected such frankness and that she broached this topic so

the dome light to hide her discomfort, "Let's get going. I'm starved.” "Alright!" Levi was genuinely a good guy as she spent more time with him. He was naive and confused,

wipe their utensils clean, place them before her, and prepare a stack of napkins and

want to lead on such a decent person. But as the meal progressed,

didn't mind, so any further fuss on her part would