The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

She couldn't handle another favor from Kenneth. It was just too much.

"I should tell Jeffrey first, at least he could come up with some advice for us!"

"Let's not do that. If you tell Jeffrey, then Everett will find out," Dorothy didn't want Everett to worry.

Besides, the situation at hand wasn't something that could be easily resolved by simply sharing it with others. Dorothy gently patted Karen on the shoulder to comfort her, then stepped aside to call Lane on her cell phone. After a few rings, he picked up.

"Miss me already, huh?" Lane's voice carried that familiar, rakishly charming tone, even in moments like these.

"Come on, you call and then stay silent? What's up?"

Dorothy frowned slightly, her mind racing on how to subtly bring up the topic of Kenneth.

"Are you back at your hideout?"

for once, "Too many cops around

called. Just wanted to make sure you

chuckled, his deep voice soothing yet gritty, "So, without Everett around, you actually care about me a bit! Should've gotten rid of

planned our future too well to just

other at the diner, and you're already back at your hideout. It can't be too far from downtown, then?"

Dorothy knew she didn't need to probe; Everett had probably figured it out already. "I'm just making conversation. I'm not interested in your hideout. Just stay hidden and don't get caught. IT wanted to rat you out, you'd have been arrested back

snorted, "So heartless, acknowledging you care about me

quickly moved on, "So,, what's there to eat

YouCan't live on sandwichage?

fast food forever, right?"

He cooks for

what Dorothy

ask outright; she had to lead the conversation to it, waiting for Lane

And he did.