The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Chapter 1317

Everett had this gut feeling, a premonition that made him act without hesitation.

"Head to the apartment building."

Kevin hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Mr. Lopez, maybe I should go? Your current status... it's not exactly low-profile. What if he's set a trap? You could be walking into danger!" The depth of hatred Lane harbored for Everett was no secret, evident through recent events.

While he might not harm Dorothy, there was no doubt that given the chance, Lane wouldn't hesitate to strike at Everett with full force.

"Dorothy could be in Lane's clutches. Do you really think I can just sit back, worried about my own safety?"

"Mr. Lopez..."

A single glance from Everett silenced Kevin.

He could even see a flash of deep, seething anger in Mr. Lopez's eyes.

Lane... he had touched a nerve, messed with someone Everett held dear.

...

hour, it seemed

from the top floor

hope for was that within the hour, Kevin would notice her absence and somehow

doubted the likelihood

figure loomed,

and I'll grant you an extra ten

brows, giving him a glance before resuming

snapped, and he advanced,

made Dorothy's

"What are you doing?"

will you

you're in?"

"Why do you insist on maintaining this aloof attitude with

"Let go of me!"

cornered, yet still so defiant. Save your energy." The difference in their strength and height was so significant that Dorothy was almost

his

promised an

make the rules here!" Lane's laugh was cold and menacing. "After an hour, I've even

keep insisting there's nothing between you, right? So, I figured... he wouldn't mind watching us,

even the slightest