Her mind racing, she lowered her voice, "You better not stick so close to me. If Lane's crew spots us, they might think I'm still tied up with the Lopez family. That's not going to look good for Everett's plan." The mention of the plan made Kevin halt immediately.

"Alright, Ms. Sanchez, I'll stay put right here! Just hurry back once you're done."

"Got it."

Dorothy nodded, secretly patting herself on the back for her acting skills, which seemed to improve by the day. It was almost second nature to her now.

She did actually head towards the bakery, but once she was sure Kevin was out of sight, Dorothy picked up her pace and dashed away from the bakery's entrance!

A taxi was parked by the roadside. Dorothy waved it down and hopped into the back seat.

"Take me here, please."

"Sure thing."

It wasn't until the car started moving that Dorothy glanced back towards where Kevin was standing.

antidote today or not, she had to return as

the antidote; she wanted to scope out the situation on

in the place where he hid the antidote - the deadly kind, knowing his current level of

quick progress, and soon, they

directing the driver to stop right at the complex entrance, Dorothy chose a spot slightly

the fare, she stepped out

too far from the bustling streets, but due to its previous life as a funeral home -

exactly a thriving spot. There were only a few

mask from her bag, intending to wear them,

too suspiciously would only draw

the location, encountering an elderly

if any of the apartments

She needed to gather some general information first-like the layout of the buildings and the number

with a hint of curiosity. "Are you

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