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!"

left, Karen couldn't help but laugh. "Who would've thought? The once aloof and lofty Mr. Lopez is

how I used to be petrified of

entire Lopez Corporation walked on eggshells around

and the baby celebrating a month... Mr. Lopez must

well, he's managed to... cope on his own in the shower, so

spied; it was just that Everett's self-service had become somewhat

the point," Karen winked. "There's

the real deal. No

his own Kands,

unchanging nature, "Karen, some things never change with you,

Karen's mind wandered to risqué

and desire are