Despise Everett?

Lane wasn't born yesterday!

"Out with it! Who sent you?!"

"I came on my own."

No sooner had he spoken than Lane, gripping the knife, tightened his hold, and a thin line of blood appeared on the man's neck.

Blood slid down the blade.

Fortunately, the wound wasn't deep, because Lane couldn't afford a murder scene here! He needed to stay under the radar, to avoid stirring the pot.

"Still playing tough? Do you believe I could end you right here?"

The man just smirked, showing no fear, "Go ahead! I came alone, fully prepared to face death! As long as you promise me one thing that Everett doesn't get to live-I don't care if I die!"

Seeing his genuine fearlessness, Lane started to believe him, at least a little.

his complete trust just like that? Lane was

leg to reveal a

hate Everett so

Lane was taken aback.

do this

could've been great-parents alive, a successful career, but now... I'm

else could it be over but a woman-Dorothy! My sister was close to Dorothy and thought she'd be a good match for me. I admit I was interested, but... once I

the wound, but Everett must have had

that's the kind of man

took over my company, a

man glanced at him, calmly saying, "Now that my life is ruined I've got nothing left to lose. If I can take Everett down with me, it be

didn't you

tried? I just failed," he

knew that feeling all too well-it was how

even offered him a

besides wanting Everett dead,

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