Jeffrey peered at Everett whose expression had soured and instinctively followed his gaze.

"Uh... Your rival, man, he's really laying it on thick! His crush on Dorothy is practically neon-sign obvious." Everett frowned, dragging his gaze back and shot Jeffrey a look. "Shut up." Jeffrey grabbed the pack of cigarettes, lit one up, and didn't bother getting into the car. He just stood there taking a few drags.

"Seriously though, you throwing in the towel on Dorothy?" Everett's fingers paused on his laptop, his voice barely audible.

private detective could've done the job cheap and easy. Why would Everett, the big boss of the Lopez Corporation, drop his billion-dollar deals to camp out in front of this apartment complex all day? "Jeffrey, you got a death wish?" "Not really." Jeffrey took one last puff and flicked the cigarette butt away, bending down to Everett's level, "I got played with the whole Paige thing.

make his move, turn the tables, and if that happens, the one losing his mind would probably be Everett! "Jeffrey, what's between me and Dorothy... it's not as simple as you and Karen." "Of course, I

you're serious this time?" "Yeah." Jeffrey nodded, "Alright, fine!"

think I should go after Karen now?" "You scared of him?" "Scared! He's your rival; you can step on

but somehow, in the end, backed

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