Everett had this gut feeling, a premonition that made him act without hesitation.

"Head to the apartment building."

Kevin hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Mr. Lopez, maybe I should go? Your current status... it's not exactly low-profile. What if he's set a trap? You could be walking into danger!" The depth of hatred Lane harbored for Everett was no secret, evident through recent events.

While he might not harm Dorothy, there was no doubt that given the chance, Lane wouldn't hesitate to strike at Everett with full force.

"Dorothy could be in Lane's clutches. Do you really think I can just sit back, worried about my own safety?"

"Mr. Lopez..."

A single glance from Everett silenced Kevin.

He could even see a flash of deep, seething anger in Mr. Lopez's eyes.

Lane... he had touched a nerve, messed with someone Everett held dear.

...

hour, it seemed like an impossible

top floor to

that within the hour,

even Dorothy herself doubted the

loomed, his

and I'll grant you an extra

giving him a glance before resuming

snapped, and he advanced, gripping her

made Dorothy's

"What are you doing?"

realize the Pent you're in?" Lane hissed, the fury in

"Let go of me!"

Save your energy." The difference in their strength and height

his

You promised

and menacing. "After an hour, I've even arranged for a little audience to enjoy the show!" Dorothy paled, "Lane, this is too

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