The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"A million bucks." "You beat him up and then handed him a million?" Karen shot up with such force that she banged her head against the armoire, clutching it as she let out a pained "Ouch!" Jeffrey grew anxious. "What's wrong? You think it's not enough?" "No," Karen replied, checking her reflection to gauge the damage, then muttered with a tinge of sarcasm, "Jeffrey, why don't you just beat me up every day?" Jeffrey was speechless.

Jeffrey waited for Karen at the entrance of her apartment building. Soon enough, she emerged, donning a pink dress and draping a cardigan over her arms.

The pink hue stood out against her fair skin, making her look almost like a high school girl.

As Jeffrey watched her approach, the corners of his eyes crinkled in approval.

Sure, she looked pretty and vibrant in her outfit, but something about the pink seemed just a tad too glaring for his taste.

walked over, her gaze drifting involuntarily to the

alone, indeed,

curled his lips into a sly smile and wrapped an arm around Karen's waist. "Looking for something?" "Not at all.” Her cheeks flushed. "Can you keep your hands to yourself, please?" "No! I'm your boyfriend now. Isn't it only right for us to be close?" Jeffrey teased, leaning in

little hope had

and placing them in her hand. "Using Levi's old moves? Not my style. If he gave you

me... a Maserati?" "Yeah, a limited edition. One for each of us." Jeffrey raised an eyebrow smugly, "Just imagine, all the people in Eldorria City will know you're mine when we drive out." After all, there were only two of that limited edition! Karen paused and pushed the keys back into his hand. "I don't want it." "Why not?" "Jeffrey, this is too much." She felt

car now is just like moving money from one pocket to another—no difference!" Karen sighed. "I didn’t mean it." She had only brought it up to test his sincerity and to dissuade him, never