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."

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

moment, then looked

this, he was only second

...

Night fell.

under

the hospital room, Everett was dealing with work while on the

But don't worry, haven't said a word! Just gave

I can rest easy with

Lopez, how 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 it gets, the more we can't

let Lane think that right after they took out Quincy, Everett would be "gone" too! That would make their scheme

at the hospital, he'll immediately stir up the media and start spreading the news about your... uh, situation." Kevin trailed off awkwardly, unable to bring himself to say

"death."

his

anything happened to Dorothy, it

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