The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 590

The dinner was supposed to be a cozy affair, just a casual meal to catch up and chat. But in the end, things took an unexpected turn, leaving everyone a tad uneasy.

Jeffrey barely touched his food before excusing himself with the 'urgent business at the office' line and made his exit.

Once the door had closed behind the last of the guests, Dorothy murmured, “I'm not holding a grudge against Jeffrey. If Karen really had a thing for him, my opinion wouldn’t matter. But she’s made it clear that she’s not into his playboy ways.”

“I get it. You don’t have to explain,” Everett said. He understood her concern all too well.

Yet he couldn't help but think that Jeffrey had really blown it this time.

He had never seen him like this before!

As a longtime friend, Everett wanted to lend a hand to Jeffrey, but the guy had to go and fall for Dorothy’s protégé – Karen, the untouchable. What help could he possibly offer now?

After everyone had left, Everett asked Kevin to take the kids, Abigail and Langston, back to their place at Bay Residence.

“Go with them. I’ll just grab something from Kenneth and I’ll be right there.”

Dorothy watched the kids pile into the car, but hesitated to follow.

“I’ll come with you,” she offered.

“Worried I’ll take a swing at Kenneth?” Everett’s voice was calm, but it was the eerie calm before a storm.

He had every intention of just saying thanks, but seeing Dorothy so protective was igniting a rage he was struggling to contain.

He hated the idea of her worrying about the other man.

Dorothy took Everett's hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze, “I'm just worried you two might clash.”

She knew Kenneth well enough – all polished manners and gentle smiles, but with a temper beneath that composed surface. And today, of all days, he must be in a foul mood. A confrontation with Everett would just brew trouble that no one could contain, and the two men were not exactly equals in a fight.

“Who would you be more worried about getting hurt in a clash?” Everett asked, despite himself.