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.

on a more casual tone. "Sorry, I didn't expect

pause, Dorothy said, "Lane,

Want to meet?

all possible scenarios in an

change of heart? Last time, you said you'd never want to

hospital again last night. The doctors said without

moment he heard she was in

out of bed and immediately said, "Which hospital are you at?

Dorothy's gentle interruption carried a hint of weakness in her voice. "You killed Quincy, the

had his reservations about

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

had almost become an

I get the

okay?" she coughed forcefully, as if to prove