Quincy's words were measured. Her confidence was rooted in knowing just how indispensable Dorothy was to Everett.

One always had to hit the most crucial part of their enemy.

Even with Everett's status, he had to bend this time.

The realization that she held the upper hand was exhilarating. No wonder men were always chasing after power and status... "You might want to think it over! This antidote for Ms. Sanchez will keep her symptom-free for a month. I'm giving you a month to decide. Of course, that's assuming your father doesn't pressabout it. If he does, I'll have no choice but to press you." She added one more thing before wrapping up.

"By the way, you should probably hurry. Each tMs. Sanchez falls ill, it would be worse than the last." When Everett returned to the Bay Residence, it was already deep into the night. He thought Dorothy would have been fast asleep after everything happened in the hospital. Yet, the moment he opened the door, he found her curled up on the living room couch, lost in thought.

sprang up from the couch and ran toward

closed the distance and

"You know you're not well, right?" "Don't you likewaiting up for you?" she

to take a shower." he

his arm, her cheeks flushing. "I... I could join yoovel Everett

your shower first, or I'll go after you." "Everett! You know what I mean!" She had made the

his desires, even slightly, would make it hard to hold back. He was afraid Dorothy couldn't handle it "I can do this!" In the darkness of the bedroom, Dorothy felt braver. leaned

Is that okay?" "I want the whole night." Dorothy was silent, pondering. After a

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