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

couldn't even make it from the top floor to the bottom in

that within the hour, Kevin would notice her absence and somehow pinpoint her

herself doubted

loomed, his lips curled in

and I'll grant you an

brows, giving him a glance before

he

made

"What are you doing?"

hissed, the fury in his eyes unmistakable, "Why do

"Let go of me!"

so defiant. Save your energy." The difference in their strength and height was so significant that

but his grip was

You promised an

did, but I make the rules here!" Lane's laugh was cold and menacing. "After an hour, I've even arranged for a little audience

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