The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Karen couldn't help but recognize Jeffrey's knack for smooth talking.

Opening the trunk of his car, Jeffrey revealed a bounty of gifts for Karen's parents.

Peeking inside, Karen was struck speechless.

Skincare products and fine wine were one thing, but bringing a solid gold ornament as a first-time gift to meet the girlfriend's parents? "You're going to scare my parents with that," she chided.

Jeffrey's style of gift-giving was extravagant to the point of suspicion. Anyone would wonder if Karen had struck it rich or was hiding some scandalous secret.

"What should I bring then? I'll go buy it now," Jeffrey said, clearly inexperienced in this personal matter.

was used to throwing

to give when meeting a girlfriend's parents. He'd never gotten this far

have dinner tonight. Your treat.” Subconsciously, she didn't want Jeffrey coming to her house. Compared to his mansion, her family's simple home felt embarrassingly modest. She knew he

"Your parents are really nice. I can tell they really love each other.” Jeffrey opened the passenger door for her and waited for her to get in before he walked around

can be tough, but he rarely loses his temper with my mom. He's only strict with me." His eyes crinkled with a smile as he

before remembering that

go, as if trying to savor every bit of sweetness

they finally parted, Karen's cheeks were a bloom of

can be quite the charmer," Jeffrey's voice dropped, husky