If Dorothy died, even if Everett didn't pursue justice, the investigation into her death would inevitably drag Quincy into the mess. She was using Dorothy's wellbeing to threaten Everett, aiming to live comfortably, not to end up behind bars.

"You... you really do value Dorothy more than your own life."

We're talking about poison here, the life-threatening kind. So, it's fair to say that if anything happened to Quincy before he received the final antidote-whether he died or lost his mind-Everett would be the one to pay the price! The risk hadn't disappeared; it had merely shifted onto Everett's shoulders.

"This is my only option."

"But if Dorothy finds out, she would never agree to this!"

Everett suddenly raised his voice, "She must never know. Absolutely not."

"Don't worry, buddy, I'm always on your side! Even though I think your decision is somewhat harsh on yourself, you've made your choice to go this far. I can't let it all fall apart on my watch."

serious matters, Jeffrey knew what he

find out about this." Everett closed his eyes, "I've said it before, my

to feel even the slightest bit of obligation or

you! If it wasn't for you helping me with that blood type evidence, my daughter might not have been

he always acknowledged the deeds

mind. Since he didn't want to come back, she decided to visit him at the office

exceptionally diligent , , putting everyone else to shame. But as the project deadline approached, what reason would Dorothy have to visit the office? She couldn't just say she was

reluctant to leave. She checked the company software and saw Everett was in a meeting in Conference Room

a password, and Dorothy's attempt... was incorrect. Had Everett changed it? Dorothy, stubborn, tried again. She thought maybe she had remembered it wrong

bit unsteady... A

"Ms. Sanchez, what's wrong?"

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