The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"You just don't get it, do you? Jeffrey and Heather have been thick as thieves for years. Maybe for him, getting stabbed in the back by a close buddy is a deep wound. And just as it's starting to heal, you're all set to rip it open again."

Karen's eyes widened in disbelief, "And Heather is some kind of saint? Please! Jeffrey nearly lost his life over her!"

Dorothy sighed, a look of resignation on her face, "You're just too blunt, Karen. I try to explain, but it's like talking to a brick wall."

"Well, I guess I just don't get it!" Karen leaned back into the couch, her gaze drifting to the laptop still running on the coffee table, "Hey, what are you up to over there?"

"I'm checking out commercial buildings in Eldorria City. Thinking of starting my own investment bank."

"You? A boss lady?"

Dorothy just smiled and shrugged, "What, don't I look the part?"

"Absolutely you do!" Karen jumped up, clapping her hands enthusiastically, "Let me think, what role could I play? How about I be your secretary? I'll be in charge of morale!"

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couldn't help but laugh at herself, "Is that really

shoulder, "Karen, I think you're perfect just the way you are. No holding back, just saying it like it is! There was a time when I was really

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be Karen, no matter what the circumstances. At

jealous?" Karen tilted her

"I've got someone who dotes on me

"Who? Everett?"

"Who else?"

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nodded seriously, "Don't worry, I won't breathe