Dorothy nodded with a sigh, "Looks like Jeffrey's gonna have a tough time winning over Kenneth."
"That's their business," Everett replied, his chiseled face showing a hint of displeasure. "Why did Kenneth call you anyway? Shouldn't he be talking to Karen directly?"
"Probably he thinks Karen won't spill the beans, and it's her parents who asked him to check in with me. They wanted an inside scoop on the situation." Dorothy snuggled into his arms, her voice soft. "You think there’s something going on between Kenneth and me?"
"Well," Everett scoffed, "You might not be interested, but he sure is."
The last time when he was at Kenneth's place, Everett could feel his hostility from start to finish.
It wasn't just a little bit.
Kenneth had told Dorothy he was over her, that they were just friends, but still he’d be antagonistic towards Everett.
What did that imply?
"Everett." Dorothy pouted playfully. "Do you smell that? A big whiff of jealousy."
Everett didn't bother hiding it. He pinned her between the wall and his chest, kissing her thoroughly before letting her go.
"Yeah, I'm jealous, but not as much as Kenneth. Because when I want a kiss, I can get one."
Dorothy's cheeks were flushed, her breath still tinged with Everett’s scent, a reminder of their intimate moment. She liked it.
Back in the dining room, Karen had already stood up from her chair.
Dorothy approached and took her hand. "Heading over to see Kenneth?"
"Yeah." Karen grimaced, exhaling heavily. "I've got to calm him down. If he tells my parents anything bad about Jeffrey, it'll tarnish his image for good."
"I'll come with you," Jeffrey was rising to join her. He couldn't let Karen face this alone.
"No need." Karen waved him off. "I'll talk to him first. You can't rush things with Kenneth."
Who was Jeffrey, after all?
A notorious playboy in Eldorria City - nobody would be ignorant of the name of Mr. Turner.
Now he was tamed by Karen, even considering marriage and kids - he must be serious.
Dorothy was surprised too. But as long as Karen was happy, that's what mattered. Like Karen said, the future was uncertain, and happiness in the moment was key.
She looked up at Everett, "Once you wrap up the company stuff, let's head back to Swevia Country together. I'm worried about your injury."
"It’s okay; there's still something I need to do."
"What's that?"
"I want to be with you when you visit your mother's grave."
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires
Why didn't Jeffrey call Everett from the office? Lock his door instruct security to not let anyone in and speak to Everett on the phone? Or send him a text giving him a quick summary of what's up and that he's on his way over. That way when he runs into Heather on his way out he informs her Everett already knows....
The children's stories are si boring. This book is like torture. I've put in so much time I have to see this through but it's becoming more difficult....
Finish this already...
Why are you delaying the updates? You wait over a month just to give us 5 chapters?...
Again no updates in weeks, is this where the story ends?...
Can you please just post the whole book this is dragging out and no updates in weeks...
Felicity s hold grow up n relise that craving is playing n finish getting back together correctly with mile n get married and Abigail needs to grow up n stop being shelter by her parent n realize that the other women is lying n getting her to hpget a divorce with Craig, n Craig needs to be to pride to see what's really going on n stop being dumb...
This story is getting boring already. Just wrap it up 🙏...
Can you please convey this to the person who owns this website? Update “find me in your labyrinth” novel please...author is MIA since 12/4......
I don't agree with not letting him in. That just seems cruel and besides wasn't the whole point of getting pregnant again was for him to experience and travel the journey of pregnancy with her?...