The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Death seems a bit harsh, don't you think?"

When she heard Arthur had been roughed up to the point of broken limbs, it was already brutal enough, but to think he couldn't even get surgery! Wasn't that basically a death sentence? Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

"Karen, you told me you were worried about my exes, scared they'd come back and stir up trouble! I figured making an example out of one would send a clear message."

Paige was somewhat of a name in our social circles, and word of this would undoubtedly spread like wildfire.

"But I never thought you'd go to such lengths!"

"I can't go through that kind of drama again, Karen. Do you get that?"

How could she not understand?

"Come on, let's go get married, sweetheart. Don't try to stall because it's pointless."

"But I'm not ready to get married!" Marrying Jeffrey now would be a complete whirlwind, a shotgun wedding!

And now that she'd seen what he was capable of, Karen was even more terrified of him!

Jeffrey was capable of locking her up, crushing anyone who crossed him into the dirt, never to rise again. Karen couldn't begin to imagine what would happen if he grew tired of her, wanted a divorce, and wanted to throw her away. If all these tactics were turned on her, what would be her fate?

It's one thing to be caught in the crossfire, but Jeffrey didn't just take down his targets; he uprooted them completely!

And Karen feared the repercussions could eventually reach her parents.

They were old; they couldn't afford to be dragged into her mess.

But...

Right now, she was trapped here with Jeffrey, and she knew that butting heads with him wouldn't help. The only person who could control Jeffrey was Everett, and probably not even his own parents could manage that. So, she had to find a way to reach out to Dorothy, to ask her to plead with Everett for help.

"You're not mentally prepared, I get it. Let's hold off on the wedding for now, until you're ready, then we can plan it properly."

Jeffrey's tone left no room for negotiation.

Although he spoke with a smile, he didn't leave her any wiggle room.

Seizing an opportunity, Karen quickly said, "I don't have anything with me right now! I didn't even bring my ID! How about you take me back home to grab it?"

"I got that sorted out."

"What?"

"I've arranged for everything to be taken care of." Jeffrey's lips curled slightly. "You don't even need to be there in person to register. But I just... felt it would be a regret. I wanted us to go to the city hall together, get our marriage license."

Good for him!

Why hadn't she thought of that?

In Eldorria City, Jeffrey, who could cover the sky with one hand, could easily sort out a marriage license, couldn't he?

...

At West Legal Services, Ephraim listed and printed out all the necessary preparations for Dorothy.

All she needed to do was follow the checklist.

Dorothy couldn't help but admire how they managed to run such a prestigious firm in Eldorria City. They really played in the big leagues!

Taking on a case involving the Lopez Corporation was something other firms shied away from, but not West Legal Services!

Dorothy had even considered, if she couldn't find a lawyer, she'd just go to the police and request a public prosecutor.

When Kenneth called, she was in the midst of drafting evidence descriptions on her computer.

Seeing his name, she paused.

"Kenneth."

"Are you busy?" Kenneth's voice was always so gentle and warm.

"Yeah, I've found a lawyer. A senior partner from West Legal Services took on the case personally."

West Legal Services?

"The firm from Eldorria City?"

"Yes!"

Kenneth fell silent for a moment before speaking, "Aren't they afraid of crossing the Lopez Corporation?"