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."

with you because of Dorothy." Lane clapped him on the shoulder, 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

then looked

he was only

...

Night fell.

entire hospital was under lockdown,

dealing with work while on the

shareholders have been crowding the office, asking about your condition. But don't worry, haven't

easy with you

how much longer do

Kevin was asking. Glancing at the woman asleep on the bed, he spoke in a low voice, I

couldn't let Lane think that right after they took out Quincy, Everett would be "gone" too! That would

completed. Once there's any movement here at the hospital, he'll immediately stir up the media and start spreading the news about your... uh, situation." Kevin trailed off awkwardly, unable

"death."

lips curled slightly, his eyes filled with tenderness. "As long as it gets us

Dorothy, it

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