"Spit it out if you've got something to say; I don't have all day to watch you put on a show."

Despite having seen his stone-cold demeanor countless times, Quincy couldn't help but feel a bit awkward.

But Everett behaving this way definitely made Quincy think that something was up between him and Dorothy.

As he was about to leave, Quincy hurriedly said, "Is it something to do with Ms. Sanchez because of Amanda stirring things up?"

"What's it to you."

"Ms. Sanchez thinks you're giving her the cold shoulder because of something I supposedly held over you."

Everett's brows knitted together as he looked at her, "What happens between Dorothy and me is none of your business. If she calls you, you could just not pick up. And if you do, you don't need to report back to me."

"I didn't mean anything by it. I was just... curious if this was all some elaborate act you were putting on, hoping I'd hand over the antidote to Dorothy."

Quincy knew Everett didn't have the patience for long-winded explanations, so she got straight to the point.

After she finished, she watched Everett's subtle reactions, hoping to glean something.

But there was nothing.

demeanor, still as indifferent as if nothing in the

"Are you done?"

...

Everett walked away without

spot any flaws but feeling that things weren't as straightforward as they

keep a close eye on

for her benefit, that was one thing. As long as she stood firm and refused to give

if there really was a rift between them - if Everett's feelings for Dorothy had soured because of the whole

longer

to threaten Everett would

to

a deep breath, feeling somewhat anxious. As long

about

to find and exploit his

had indeed changed because of the whole ordeal with

This could complicate things.

why she felt a certain way upon hearing Dorothy's

now a vacancy

benefits Quincy could never dream of

Dorothy wouldn't dare to just show up

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