Kenneth's words landed like a bombshell in the private room.
Especially for Karen. She couldn't believe her cousin had changed his tune!
If Kenneth was willing to have a one-on-one chat with Jeffrey, there was definitely some wiggle room.
So, without missing a beat, Karen shot Jeffrey a conspiratorial wink, urging him to seize the opportunity.
"Alright, let's step outside and talk," Jeffrey agreed.
Once the two men had excused themselves, Karen finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Oh, Dorothy, I've been a bundle of nerves! You wouldn't believe the anxiety I had coming over here. I was scared they'd come to blows or something!"
Dorothy chuckled softly. "Tell me about it; I was scared, too."
Especially with the tension you could cut with a knife just moments ago, anyone would have been worried.
"You don’t think they’ll duke it out once they're outside, do you?"
"I doubt it. Kenneth's not one to throw punches."
Karen clasped her hands together in a silent prayer. "I just hope my bro can come through for me. It would save me a ton of stress."
"He will. Kenneth's a softie at heart."
...
Outside the restaurant, Kenneth led Jeffrey to a secluded corner.
Both men were tall and stood out with their good looks, so chatting by the restaurant entrance would have drawn too much attention.
Jeffrey expected some harsh words, but instead, Kenneth started with, "Got a smoke?"
"Huh?" Jeffrey was taken aback. "No, I quit. Karen’s pregnant."
"Oh." Kenneth leaned against the wall, falling silent for a few seconds before finally speaking up, "You're serious about Karen?"
Jeffrey nodded firmly. "Absolutely."
"You can handle her being high maintenance, illogical at times, and impulsive?"
"Then tell me, if Everett and I have a conflict, whose side will you be on?"
Caught between his girlfriend's brother and his best buddy.
"I would obviously..." Jeffrey started to blurt out but then quickly caught himself, "Wait, why would you and Everett have a conflict? He’s already split from Dorothy. If Dorothy doesn’t accept you, that’s not on him."
It was all about Dorothy's own decisions! It’s not fair to blame Everett if you can't win her over!
"I can help you, talk to Karen’s folks."
Kenneth didn't linger on the previous topic, cutting straight to the chase.
Jeffrey raised an eyebrow. "And what’s the catch?"
"You and Karen, help me out. Convince Dorothy to give me a chance."
Jeffrey paused, the gears turning in his head.
"If you agree, I'll talk to Karen's parents tomorrow. I guarantee they’ll warm up to the idea of you as their son-in-law."
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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?...