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-

is with

else could it

Kevin was just as

in touch with Kenneth." Dorothy quickly

could never have imagined Kenneth being dragged into this

like, Karen had known all along but

through?" Kevin raised

rubbed her temples,

do anything for

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

to Kenneth

...

visible on her face, Dorothy didn't dare return to the Bay Residence right away,- fearing Everett might notice. So

was a good opportunity to call

mind? How could you not tell me

guys! I thought he

vel

regretful, but what

in the car, Dorothy

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