The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Everett mumbled an apologetic "I'm sorry” as he drifted off to sleep.

He must have been exhausted. Clutching Dorothy's hand seemed to be the only thing that gave him a moment's peace.

The eerie calm before the storm set his nerves on edge, but at least they could hold hands, wrapped in each other's arms, sharing a bed and pillow — that in itself was a blessing.

In the morning, Jeffrey woke up, cuddled with Karen for a while, and then went to brush his teeth and freshen up, shirtless.

She had nagged him several times about wearing pajamas or a robe, but Jeffrey just wouldn't listen.

Sure, he'd had his fair share of girlfriends, but he'd never cohabited. Dates were for hotels. At home, it had always been just him, so wearing clothes to bed wasn't his thing.

Now that he knew Karen liked his abs, he was even less inclined to cover up.

on at the office today?" "Two meetings. Tech stuff. Everett doesn’t trust anyone else with it, so I've got to step in," Jeffrey said with a grimace, electric toothbrush in hand as he turned to look at her. "What about you? Any plans?" Karen shook her head, "Nope, just wondering when you'll be home." "Should be back around two or three. Then I'll pick you up, and we'll go for some grub.” "You sound like you're bribing a kid," Karen muttered, following him into

clamped between his teeth, hurried to squeeze out some

sweet, huh?" "You know it." Jeffrey grinned, almost

at their kindest and most tender when they feel guilty. You hiding something?" Thud— Jeffrey's toothbrush

his mind racing with how

joking, not pressing him

let out a sigh

laptop and settled into

herself comfortable in the spacious living room of Jeffrey's villa, with a small desk

donned a suit, all in black, tailored to perfection, making him