If Dorothy died, even if Everett didn't pursue justice, the investigation into her death would inevitably drag Quincy into the mess. She was using Dorothy's wellbeing to threaten Everett, aiming to live comfortably, not to end up behind bars.

"You... you really do value Dorothy more than your own life."

We're talking about poison here, the life-threatening kind. So, it's fair to say that if anything happened to Quincy before he received the final antidote-whether he died or lost his mind-Everett would be the one to pay the price! The risk hadn't disappeared; it had merely shifted onto Everett's shoulders.

"This is my only option."

"But if Dorothy finds out, she would never agree to this!"

Everett suddenly raised his voice, "She must never know. Absolutely not."

"Don't worry, buddy, I'm always on your side! Even though I think your decision is somewhat harsh on yourself, you've made your choice to go this far. I can't let it all fall apart on my watch."

When it came down to serious matters, Jeffrey knew what he had to do and what he needed to avoid.

this." Everett closed his eyes, "I've said it before, my love for her is my own burden; she shouldn't have

feel even the slightest bit of obligation or

to help you! If it wasn't for you helping me with that blood type evidence, my daughter might

how much Jeffrey messed up, he always acknowledged the

Residence. But Dorothy changed her mind. Since he didn't want to come back, she decided to visit him at

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and Langston went

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project office, making even

shame. But as the project deadline approached, what reason would Dorothy have to visit the office? She couldn't just say she was there under a contract to hang around;

the workday neared its end, Dorothy was reluctant to leave. She checked the company software and saw Everett was in

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