The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Craig had always been the quiet type-never the first to jump into a conversation, and definitely not the guy to make a big scene.

But ever since his career started to finally take off, he found himself surrounded by all kinds of women. Some were subtle, some were bold, but they just kept coming.

And it wasn't just the women. Old friends, former coworkers, even new business partners-once they learned he was divorced, they'd always try to set him up.

If it was just a friend, it was easy enough to brush off. But sometimes, they'd go as far as introducing their own sisters. That's when things got really awkward for Craig.

So, he started telling everyone he already had a girlfriend. One simple lie, and it saved him a world of headaches-no more coming up with excuses or trying to politely decline.

Aurora hadn't expected any of this. To her, it made sense that after being divorced for so long, Craig might want to start dating again.

"Before I met you, marriage wasn't even on my radar," Craig said quietly, avoiding her gaze. "I was just a broke guy with a sick mom. I figured nobody deserved to get stuck with me, so I never even thought about settling down. You know that."

how long she'd chased after Craig, convincing him to even

I just wanted to work even harder, save up, maybe get us a little house or apartment-something real. If things got better, I wanted

family... and, well, I started feeling like I'd never be good

was a mess. The decision to break up

their split, talking about it left Aurora with a tangled mess of feelings

turned away, not meeting his eyes. "The past is the past, Craig. There's no

know I

Aurora cut him off, her voice calm but

could, burning through every last ounce of hope before

matter how much they talked it out, there was

blurted, grabbing her wrist before he could stop himself. "Is it because... you've found

it matter, Craig? You're not seriously thinking we'd get