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.

when she got a call from Ronin. After

not learn his

want me to break the news to

no!" Ronin's voice oozed with a sickening sweetness. "I'm calling because Jonathan just phoned me. He's set on having you marry into the Lopez family. Thinks

Lopez family changing their

along? Did

Quincy scoffed internally.

fostered any sort of closeness.

else did he

but from the sounds of it, ever since Everett's mom passed, things with Dorothy have been on the rocks. They were

It

in this mess, so caution was her best

death would strain any relationship, but the idea of suddenly wanting to

matter if it's an act. Marry into the Lopez family, secure your position, and everything else will

response was icy. "What's it

"Come on..."