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?"

seriously for once, "Too many cops around to be

called. Just wanted to

voice soothing yet gritty, "So, without Everett around, you actually care about me a

future too well to just end up in jail.

at your hideout. It can't be too far from downtown, then?" Lane paused before raising his voice, "Trying to figure out

it out already. "I'm just making conversation. I'm not interested in your hideout. Just stay hidden and don't get caught.

"So heartless, acknowledging you care about me wouldn't kill you,

you, happy?" Dorothy quickly moved on, "So,, what's there to eat at your place?

YouCan't live on sandwichage?

fast food forever, right?"

here. He cooks

was exactly what Dorothy

outright; she had to lead the conversation

And he did.