The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Kenneth pursed his lips, a hint of frustration in his voice, "Look, I admire her, okay? She's dedicated to her job and happens to be easy on the eyes. It's only natural I'd take a liking to her, right?" Lane snapped his fingers, his mood evidently upbeat. "The woman I've got my eye on? She's top-notch! As long as we're not at odds, who's to say we can't be pals?"

"I'm not exactly jumping at the chance to be your buddy," Kenneth replied, causing Lane's previously cheerful expression to darken in an instant.

"So, you're set on leaving?"

Hearing this, Kenneth feigned a troubled sigh, "My folks will start worrying. I've been off the radar for too long!"

To alleviate any concerns, Kenneth had intentionally left all means of communication behind.

"Fair point." Lane's focus had been on Everett for so long, this issue hadn't crossed his mind. "How about you use my phone to check in with your family?"

"Relax, once Everett's funeral wraps up, I'll get in touch with Dorothy. Then, you'll be free to go."

Lane wasn't keen on letting his makeshift hostage slip away.

weight had been lifted off his

case was still wide open, and

valuable a pawn

great reluctance, before taking

no intention of letting the phone out of his sight, forcing Kenneth to make the call right there

unfazed, dialing Karen's

two rings, the

"Hello?"

Kenneth," he said, keeping it

have you been? Why haven't you contacted your parents? They're worried sick!" Lane cast a puzzled look at Kenneth, wondering why

can head back. Telling them

longer will you be?

wanted to take some time off to look for