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.

...

seemed

from the top floor to the bottom in that

hour, Kevin

herself doubted the

Lane's towering figure loomed, his lips

just call me 'husband', and I'll grant you

brows, giving him a glance before resuming her frantic search for

patience snapped, and he

pain made Dorothy's frown

"What are you doing?"

fury in his eyes unmistakable, "Why do you insist on maintaining this aloof attitude

"Let go of me!"

Save your energy." The difference in their strength and height was so significant that Dorothy was almost lifted off her feet. Soon, you'll be under

struggled, but his grip was

promised an

laugh was cold and menacing. "After an hour, I've even arranged for a little audience to enjoy

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