Everett immediately steadied her with both hands. He sensed Dorothy's discomfort with sharp intuition. Her delicate face paled instantly, yet she tried to muster a facade of being fine.

"Does it hurt a lot?" he asked.

Dorothy shook her head, "No..." Everett knew why she was lying, thus feeling a mix of helplessness and frustration. Without further ado, he whipped out his phone to call a doctor for Dorothy.

She tried to stop him, but before she could utter a word, darkness enveloped her vision, and she passed out cold.

Thankfully, Everett was there to catch her, preventing her from hitting the ground.

I need to take her now, Jeffrey. Callif you need anything." "Alright! Take care of Dorothy first!" After all, her condition seemed

least she was sure these people wouldn't harm her, not immediately

long flight without rest, Quincy fell asleep

she cto, she heard footsteps and barely

his handsface stern and his gaze intimidating.

and smiled, "Mr. Lopez, could you please bringmy suitcase?" Everett frowned, "Don't play games with me!" "It's not a game. The antidote is in my suitcase; I need it to give it to you." Her readiness to hand over the antidote made Everett doubt its authenticity

doing." "I am." She might not like being involved in the high-stakes business world, but she somehow knew about it, as well as Everett's capabilities and influence. Yet... "But I know even more how important Ms. Sanchez is toyou." "Are you doing this just for your father's money?" Everett's face was grim, "If so, hand over the antidote, and I'll pay." Quincy shook her head, "I just don't want to be controlled anymore! Before this,

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