The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Jeff shook his head, his expression a mix of frustration and disbelief.

"Fine! If you're going to keep secrets from me, I might as well go back to my mom's house."

"Wait, no!" He quickly pulled Karen back, his voice edged with panic.

"I'll tell you, okay? Quincy's got a thing for Everett. And Jonathan, he's hell-bent on getting her to join the Lopez family." Karen slapped her hands together, her eyes blazing.

"I knew it! But what about Everett? He's not going to go for it, right?"

Jeff looked like he was on the verge of tears. "I honestly don't know. Maybe you should talk to Everett?"

"Talk? I'll talk! If he dares to let Dorothy down, I swear I'll find her someone better, someone who'll make Everett eat his heart out. Let Abigail and Langston call some other guy dad!" Jeff swallowed hard, feeling a knot in his stomach.

In his heart, he knew that when it came to playing mind games, Karen was in a league of her own.

Everett might be able to handle a little turbulence with Dorothy, but the thought of some other guy stepping in...

The mere idea of Abigail and Langston calling someone else 'Dad' was enough to drive Everett to madness.

got a call from Ronin. After their last fallout, she was surprised he'd

he not

to break the news

having you marry into the Lopez family. Thinks you're the

The Lopez family changing

and Everett been getting along? Did he say

Quincy scoffed internally.

man barely spared her a glance, let alone fostered any sort of closeness.

else did he

it, ever since Everett's mom passed, things with Dorothy have been on

too excited. It

in

for Dorothy had weathered many storms. His mother's death would strain any relationship, but

Lopez

response was icy.

"Come on..."