Kenneth was with me when those calls happened; I heard everything," Lane boasted, feeling like he had the upper hand. So, his demands came without hesitation, "I've got the antidote that could save you, but-" He paused on purpose, prompting Dorothy to bite.

"But what?"

"I want a night with you. Sleep with me, and it's yours."

"Lane, you're despicable!"

He burst into laughter. "Why the outrage? It's not like you haven't been with Everett before! What's with the act of innocence? If Everett can have you, why can't I?"

"I'd rather die than be with you! Keep your antidote!"

"Dorothy, even now, you're still playing hard to get? Didn't you see what happened to Everett?"

"Think it over. When you're ready, let me know."

With that, he hung up.

Dorothy looked up, her expression grave.

Lane reaching out meant there was a lead, but-

Kenneth is

else could it

was

with Kenneth." Dorothy quickly dialed Kenneth's number, only to find

imagined Kenneth being dragged into this

Karen had known all along but

through?" Kevin

her temples, frustration bubbling up

want Kenneth to do anything for her, not

him more than she could repay, and because of certain boundaries, she had to

of something happening to Kenneth

...

didn't dare return to the Bay Residence right away,- fearing Everett might notice. So

to call Karen and get the

you out of your mind? How could you not tell me

to tell you guys! I thought he had a way

vel

Karen was regretful, but what

in the car, Dorothy massaged her

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