Lane's words hit Kenneth like a curveball, leaving him completely unprepared.

So, his initial reaction was to freeze in shock.

It was this very reaction that tipped Lane off.

He did it on purpose.

"You still have feelings for Dorothy, don't you?"

The look in Kenneth's eyes a moment ago was all the evidence Lane needed.

If Kenneth had truly moved on from Dorothy as he claimed, his expression wouldn't have been so complicated.

Kenneth wanted to deny it, but it was clear that Lane wouldn't have asked if he didn't already know the answer. Lying would be pointless.

Of course, Kenneth didn't give a straight answer, just a wry smile. "Hard to say if it's what you'd call 'having feelings.""

"So, we're not going to end up rivals, are we?" Lane asked, though his voice carried a chilling undertone despite his smile. "No, I told you I have a girlfriend."

you think, it's none of my business! But you've seen how persistent I am about Dorothy. You can't compete

paused for a moment, then looked away. "Yeah,

in this, he was only second

...

Night fell.

entire hospital was under lockdown,

with work while on the

been crowding the office, asking about your condition. But don't worry, haven't said a word! Just gave them vague replies about you

can rest easy with you

much longer do

at the woman asleep on the bed, he spoke in a low voice, I want to speed up our plans, but the more critical

couldn't let Lane think that right after they took out Quincy, Everett would

the media and start spreading the news about your... uh, situation." Kevin trailed off awkwardly,

"death."

freely." Everett's lips curled slightly, his eyes filled with tenderness. "As long as

anything happened to Dorothy, it would be no different than death for

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