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.

after a thorough search, he came

Lane didn't keep

just lying around, especially with Everett potentially on

Kenneth had already prepped everything

reached out to take the

smirked, "So, you had a

only common

paused, then nodded

guess we're rivals then? Once Everett is out

cut him off before

a topic to engage

was cooking, Lane

okay with letting Dorothy

there's no future with her, why would

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

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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