The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Wha-?" Kevin blinked, not catching the flurry of taps Mr. Lopez had executed on his smartphone. As a result, he was clueless and a tad startled. "Mr. Lopez, your schedule's packed with appointments. You're canceling all of them on such short notice?" he asked.

"I need to head back home for a while, then I'll return after some time," Everett replied, tapping his fingers restlessly on the desk.

"Just say I've come down with something nasty and can't meet anyone.” "Got it, Mr. Lopez," Kevin said as he made his exit and glanced at his own phone screen.

Why did Mr. Lopez lose his cool over that number? Driven by curiosity, he dialed the mysterious number from his personal phone.

After a few rings, a man's voice came through.

"Hello, this is Kenneth speaking. May I ask who's calling?" Kevin hung up immediately, a smirk spreading across his face.

that revealing? Time to book a flight! After Jeffrey and Karen entered the house, they mulled over how to break the news of

string of solemn promises and self-imposed penalties had had an effect. At least Derek wasn't as furious

Maybe it was because

that in mind, Karen tugged on Jeffrey's sleeve, "You need to tell them about us registering our marriage.” Jeffrey licked his lips nervously. "Now?" he

Karen shook her head frantically, "No, no, no! My dad can't handle that just yet. Let's wait on that!" While they whispered to each other, Derek was the picture of calm, lounging on

snapped toward the sound— It was her cousin Kenneth! Jeffrey's heart sank a bit as well. Why on earth had

come by. No need for gifts." Derek's eyes crinkled with a smile as he pulled Kenneth aside. "I called you over for a bit of advice!" Kenneth glanced at Karen and Jeffrey sitting in the living room and

by now." Derek sighed, "I'm just... I'm not sure what to do. Your aunt and I have been worried sick, so we thought we'd get your take on things. Jeffrey gave me this

by Jeffrey to ask for forgiveness. But after reading the fine