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."

his grin widening. "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

paused for a moment, then looked away. "Yeah, you're definitely

in this, he was only second

...

Night fell.

entire hospital was under lockdown,

Everett was dealing with work while on the phone with

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

rest easy with you handling

Lopez, how much

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

out Quincy, Everett would be "gone" too! That would make their scheme

also completed. Once there's any movement here at the hospital, he'll immediately stir up the media and start spreading

"death."

his eyes filled with tenderness. "As long as it gets us the

to Dorothy, it would

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