Lane's words hit Kenneth like a curveball, leaving him completely unprepared.

So, his initial reaction was to freeze in shock.

It was this very reaction that tipped Lane off.

He did it on purpose.

"You still have feelings for Dorothy, don't you?"

The look in Kenneth's eyes a moment ago was all the evidence Lane needed.

If Kenneth had truly moved on from Dorothy as he claimed, his expression wouldn't have been so complicated.

Kenneth wanted to deny it, but it was clear that Lane wouldn't have asked if he didn't already know the answer. Lying would be pointless.

Of course, Kenneth didn't give a straight answer, just a wry smile. "Hard to say if it's what you'd call 'having feelings.""

"So, we're not going to end up rivals, are we?" Lane asked, though his voice carried a chilling undertone despite his smile. "No, I told you I have a girlfriend."

Dorothy." Lane clapped him on the shoulder, his grin widening. "Regardless of what you think, it's

moment, then looked away.

was only second to

...

Night fell.

under

dealing with work

office, asking about your condition. But don't worry, haven't said

can rest easy

Lopez, how much longer do we

what Kevin was asking. Glancing at the woman asleep on the bed, he spoke in a low voice, I want to speed up our plans, but the

took out Quincy, Everett would be "gone" too! That would

there's any movement here at the hospital, he'll immediately stir up the media and start spreading the news about your... uh,

"death."

can speak freely." Everett's lips curled slightly, his eyes filled

happened to Dorothy, it would be no different

hanging up, Everett returned to the bed and

presence, Dorothy opened her eyes sleepily, "Are you done

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