Quincy's words were measured. Her confidence was rooted in knowing just how indispensable Dorothy was to Everett.

One always had to hit the most crucial part of their enemy.

Even with Everett's status, he had to bend this time.

The realization that she held the upper hand was exhilarating. No wonder men were always chasing after power and status... "You might want to think it over! This antidote for Ms. Sanchez will keep her symptom-free for a month. I'm giving you a month to decide. Of course, that's assuming your father doesn't pressabout it. If he does, I'll have no choice but to press you." She added one more thing before wrapping up.

last." When Everett returned to the Bay Residence, it was already deep into the night. He thought Dorothy would have been fast asleep after everything happened in the hospital. Yet, the moment he opened the door, he found her curled up on

his voice, Dorothy sprang up from

and scooped her into

me." Everett, resigned, shifted her into a bridal carry. "You know you're not well, right?" "Don't you likewaiting up for you?" she asked, wrapping her arms around his neck, urging him to look into her eyes.

to take a

leave for the bathroom, Dorothy suddenly bathroom, grabbed his arm, her cheeks flushing. "I... I could

I mean!" She had made the first move! It

hard to hold back. He was afraid Dorothy couldn't handle it "I can do this!" In the darkness of the bedroom, Dorothy felt braver. leaned in

whole night." Dorothy was silent, pondering. After a moment, she decisively pulled him down. "Okay, Everett, I can..." Everett's restraint crumbled. Passion surged through him, painfully intense! Both shivered

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