The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Karen's face froze, then she awkwardly shifted her gaze away.

"I'm just... afraid of the pain." Upon hearing this, Jeffrey immediately promised with utmost seriousness, "Don't worry, I'll get you the best medical team there is! We'll minimize your pain and any surgical risks!" Karen frowned.

It suddenly made sense to her why Everett was the CEO and Jeffrey was still working under him.

With his kind of straightforward thinking, a guy who couldn't see around corners, any company he'd run would probably go belly- up.

"Can you just go and get my phone?" "Oh, okay." Being a woman, Karen couldn't very well be the first to say, "I don't want an abortion anymore; I want to have your baby," could she? Initially, she truly didn't want it, but she was under the assumption that she would cut ties with Jeffrey completely and start afresh on her own. Now that they were legally married, well... having kids was just a matter of time.

her, Jeffrey was even prepared to give up the baby he longed for. Karen found that touching. But she wasn't ready to let Jeffrey know she had accepted him, lest

Dorothy, she was on her way to the Bureau of Industry

anyone else

I know! Don't worry, I'll be there.” Karen chuckled. "I wouldn't want to put you in an awkward spot. Even if Kenneth doesn't invite me, I've got to show up! It's just that..." "Just what?" "Dorothy, I've started getting morning sickness. If I see Kenneth, I won't be able to hide it." Derek and Serena didn't even know yet! Karen continued, "When the time comes, you've got to put in a good word for me! I'm afraid Kenneth might give me an earful.” After thinking it over, Dorothy spoke calmly, "Karen, avoiding the issue won't help. Why

for your pregnancy. Otherwise, you'll be distracted by all these worries." "Yeah, you're right. See you tonight, then! I'l discuss it with Jeffrey and figure out what to

would definitely have to concoct some excuse to bail. Celebrating Kenneth's

up, she saw the Bureau of Industry

and got out of the car, ready to go in, but then she noticed an unread message notification on her phone from the Lopez Corporation,