The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

At their daughter's one-month celebration, Everett threw only a modest party.

He reasoned that a large crowd might increase the chance of germs, potentially putting their precious little girl at risk of falling ill.

"I'm feeling much better now, just a bit cooped up. I'd love some fresh air."

"Give me a sec," he replied, about to hand the baby over to the nanny. "I'll join you in a jiffy."

But before he could do so, Karen chimed in, "Auntie Karen's right here with Dorothy, Mr. Lopez. You go on and sort things out with Jeffrey. We'll have a good old catch-up."

He hesitated, stealing a glance at Dorothy. Only after seeing her nod did Everett softly add, "If anything feels off, come get me straight away."

"Don't you worry!"

but laugh. "Who would've thought? The once aloof and lofty Mr. Lopez is now completely transformed! Is this what they call... character development?" Everyone knew of Everett's chilly demeanor - infamous, except when it came

agreeing. "Remember how I used to be

on eggshells around him. Cross

with both you and the baby celebrating a

topic. "He... well, he's managed to... cope on his own in the shower, so I doubt

just that Everett's self-service had become

the point," Karen winked. "There's a world

solo and the real deal. No

own Kands,

"Karen, some things never change

as ever, Karen's mind wandered

are natural,"