Lane's expression was downright sour.

Having leverage over someone meant he could easily manipulate or threaten them, and frankly, he couldn't care less about their fate. But when it came to Dorothy...

He couldn't actually let her come to harm!

This woman was utterly spoiled and arrogant, and unfortunately for him, he just couldn't seem to handle her.

"So, you're saying I can only touch you if you're willing?"

"That's right." Dorothy nodded.

"And if you decide you're never going to be willing="

She cut him off gently, "Then you better start thinking about what you've done to make me spend my life with you but still refuse you!"

"My only request is this. If you're willing, get in touch with me. If not... well, the antidote I've temporarily provided will last at most another month. I won't come to you again." Lane was about to say something when his phone suddenly rang!

handsome face instantly tightened

ever, noticed something was off. She tried to peek at the caller ID,

guy?... Did you catch him?...

up, Lane stood up

leaped

what are you going to

over and contact you," he said, clearly

doorway, he suddenly paused and turned to

Nelson, you know

know him." Dorothy knew denying it would

for you?" Lane didn't leave but instead walked back. towards Dorothy, slightly lowering his head to meet her gaze, "Did you send him?"

felt her heart

suspected he was talking about Kenneth, and now this question all but confirmed Kenneth had been caught trying to steal the antidote! But she had to remain calm and detached, to distance herself

given Lane's current petty mindset, there was no telling

laughed it off, "What's my relationship with him that he

"What relationship? Kenneth likes

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