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.

...

it seemed like an

top floor

the hour, Kevin would notice her absence and somehow

Dorothy herself doubted

towering figure loomed, his lips curled

I'll grant you an

giving him a glance

and he

pain made Dorothy's frown

"What are you doing?"

hissed, the fury in

"Let go of me!"

energy." The difference in their strength and height was so significant that Dorothy was almost

but his

promised

here!" Lane's laugh was cold and menacing. "After an hour, I've even arranged for a

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