Crying over Everett until she fainted seemed like a reasonable reaction; Lane wouldn't suspect a thing.

"How about we just say you're laid up with a bad case of the flu?"

"That won't work. After your part is done, the spotlight shifts to me. Avoiding it isn't the answer." Dorothy sighed, leaning against Everett's broad shoulders, "Never thought I'd find myself walking down the path of show business." Everett gently patted her hand, "It'll all be over soon! I'll wrap up my current projects, and then it's showtime."

"Right." Dorothy nodded, "And after that, it's smooth sailing."

She looked forward to that day.

Suddenly, Everett had a thought. He stood up, his handsome face taking on a serious expression, "To keep things authentic, I haven't mentioned this to my dad. If he's a bit harsh with you, don't hold it against him." "Don't worry, I won't."

...

After Lane left, Kenneth began searching his place.

It wasn't big, just a hideout.

Really, there were only a few places that could hide anything. Kenneth had already scoped them out.

search,

didn't

be just lying around, especially

had already prepped everything

take the bag from him without

had a thing for

probably the only common ground they

nodded in acknowledgment,

then? Once

cut him

found a topic to engage in, and

Kenneth was cooking,

with letting

Knowing there's no future with her,

why can't I let it go? I must have Dorothy. I want

marry Dorothy, I'll take her to Everett's grave every day, just to gloat!" Lane's eyes narrowed as he imagined the joy of that moment, "What good are his skills and power

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