The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Lane's suspicions about Kenneth never really ceased. After all, Kenneth's appearance in his life was nothing short of abrupt. Was it truly just as he claimed, wanting to see Everett out of the picture, or was there a deeper agenda? It was hard to tell.

Until he could secure Dorothy's safety, trust was a luxury Lane couldn't afford.

Kenneth, of course, was well aware of Lane's wariness. Hence, he tread carefully around him, fearful that a single word or gesture might betray him.

"Don't worry, if we ever run into each other again, even if I meet your girlfriend, I won't bring up your past with Dorothy," Lane said, clapping him on the shoulder with a knowing look. Kenneth offered a wry smile. "Thanks."

...

Having overindulged the previous night, Lane initially thought he was dreaming when Dorothy's call woke him up.

Rubbing the sleep from his eyes, he stared at his phone screen for a few seconds before answering groggily, "Dorothy?" "Yes."

"It's really you!"

There was a brief silence on the other end, as if Dorothy was unsure how to respond to Lane's bewildered greeting.

took on a more casual tone. "Sorry, I didn't expect you to call so soon. Thought I was dreaming. What's

"Lane, I need

Want to meet?

all

Last time, you

doctors said without an antidote, I might end up

heard she was in the

immediately said, "Which

killed Quincy, the cops are looking for you everywhere. If you show up, you might get

his reservations about

the antidote he had, eased some of his distrust. Lane had never

had almost become

the antidote to

meet somewhere, just to talk. Is that okay?" she coughed forcefully, as if