Crying over Everett until she fainted seemed like a reasonable reaction; Lane wouldn't suspect a thing.

"How about we just say you're laid up with a bad case of the flu?"

"That won't work. After your part is done, the spotlight shifts to me. Avoiding it isn't the answer." Dorothy sighed, leaning against Everett's broad shoulders, "Never thought I'd find myself walking down the path of show business." Everett gently patted her hand, "It'll all be over soon! I'll wrap up my current projects, and then it's showtime."

"Right." Dorothy nodded, "And after that, it's smooth sailing."

She looked forward to that day.

Suddenly, Everett had a thought. He stood up, his handsome face taking on a serious expression, "To keep things authentic, I haven't mentioned this to my dad. If he's a bit harsh with you, don't hold it against him." "Don't worry, I won't."

...

After Lane left, Kenneth began searching his place.

It wasn't big, just a hideout.

only a few places that could hide anything. Kenneth had

thorough search, he

seemed Lane didn't keep

sense, something that critical wouldn't be just lying around, especially with Everett potentially

Kenneth had already prepped

reached out to take the bag from him

had a thing

probably the only common ground

paused, then nodded in acknowledgment,

I guess we're rivals then? Once Everett is out

cut

topic to engage in, and

Kenneth was cooking,

okay with

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