Jeffrey stepped forward, taking Karen's hand with an ease that suggested he was blissfully unaware of the kneeling figure beside them.
"She messed up, and punishment's fair game. Let's head back. I can see you're not keen on this surprise; I'll get you another one."
"I don't want another surprise. Just... let her stand up," Karen said, her voice tinged with sympathy for Paige.
Despite Paige's previously haughty demeanor, she truly loved Jeffrey and had given him her all. It wasn't fair for her to end like this.
"Today, we got hitched. I don't want her sobbing away here. Do a good deed, for once,” Karen said.
Jeffrey peered into her eyes, gauging her sincerity.
With a smile, he nodded. "Alright, then. She doesn't have to kneel."
He turned his head, casting a cold glance at Paige. "You can go now."
Paige blinked, stunned. "But... my parents..."
Jeffrey's arm tightened around Karen's waist. "My wife said it's a special day; we got our marriage license. I'm in a good mood, so I'll let your family off the hook."
Hand in hand, Jeffrey and Karen moved towards the mansion.
Behind them, Paige, who should have risen, crumpled to the ground instead.
"Jeffrey!"
Karen looked back instinctively.
The emotion in Paige's eyes was a complex tapestry, too intricate for mere adjectives.
"Did you really... get married?"
Karen pursed her lips, about to speak, but Jeffrey's grip on her waist tightened.
"Let's not worry about her. It's chilly outside."
"Right."
[Understood.]
Kevin didn't linger for small talk but sent over a schedule for the first project meeting instead.
Dorothy couldn't help but ask: [Will Everett be there?]
[Mr. Lopez is abroad at a tech symposium.]
In other words, the CEO wouldn't attend such a minor kickoff meeting.
Dorothy felt her question had been superfluous.
[Sorry, just asking on a whim.]
She quickly exited the chat and forced herself to focus on the documents.
In the corporate world, Everett was the renowned CEO of the Lopez Corporation, and she was just a project director. It was crucial not to let personal feelings blur professional lines.
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?...