The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 597

Silence hung on the line for an eternity from Levi's end.

Just as Karen was about to speak up, a clatter echoed through the receiver like a tumbler taking a dive.

"Wait, wait, just give me a sec. I've got to wipe down the table!"

Karen gasped.

Moments later, Levi panted back into the conversation, "So, what are you in the mood for? I'll swing by and pick you up!"

Karen couldn't help but chuckle, "Here I thought you didn't want to treat me. "

"No, it's not that! I just... I didn't expect you to bring this up…"

Truth be told, he'd been on the verge of asking her out multiple times. But each time, the words just wouldn't come out.

If Karen hadn't brought it up, he'd probably still be hemming and hawing.

"Levi, you better brace yourself. I'm not exactly a knockout," Karen quipped. Their last attempt at a blind date fell through, and Levi had been swamped at work since then. They'd connected on WhatsApp, sure, but never broached the subject of meeting up.

Today would be the first time they'd see each other face to face.

Karen wasn't keen on rushing things, but with her life thrown into disarray by Jeffrey's meddling, she felt it was high time to get back on track—for her peace of mind and her parents' sake.

Derek had that worried look when he dropped off her phone; clear as day, he feared she might reach out to Jeffrey again. Although her folks probably didn't know the gritty details, Jeffrey's confrontational visit was telling enough, no need to spell it out.

"You're beautiful. I've seen your photos."

"I touched them up," Karen retorted.

Nowadays, what girl doesn't edit her pics?

"They’re still pretty," Levi replied with a goofy grin. "Decided what you want to eat yet?"

Karen rubbed her stomach, aware of her hunger but clueless about her cravings.

"Just pick me up first. We'll figure it out then."

"Alright!"

After the call, Karen logged into her phone and WhatsApp, only to find a barrage of messages from Levi.