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.

back!" Hearing his voice, Dorothy sprang up from the couch and ran toward

the distance and scooped her into

right?" "Don't you likewaiting up for you?" she asked, wrapping her arms around

take a

bathroom, grabbed his arm, her cheeks flushing. "I... I could join

after you." "Everett! You know what I mean!" She had made the first move! It wasn't like she could

hold back. He was afraid Dorothy couldn't handle it "I can do this!"

was silent, pondering. After a moment, she decisively pulled him down. "Okay, Everett, I can..." Everett's restraint crumbled. Passion surged through him,

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