The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

Dorothy stood tall and unwavering, "I have no idea what you're talking about. What does he have to do with this?" "Oh, you'll understand soon enough!"

With her phone shattered on the ground, Dorothy could only hope that Kevin would realize she was in trouble soon.

...

Lane indeed took Dorothy to the apartment building.

Walking in, the presence of surveillance cameras in every corner was unmistakable, and not a single apartment looked lived in; all were bare, echoing the emptiness of the place.

It felt eerie due to the lack of human presence.

"So, you wanted to come in, take a look around," Lane turned, a mocking smile on his face. "Is it because Kenneth told you there's some kind of antidote here, and you just had to come?"

"Does he have the freedom to just call you like that, to contact you whenever?" Dorothy tried to keep her composure and stall for time.

paused at her

know how

look at him, "You know, all this talk about killing people, it really makes it hard for me to be around you. For all I know, I could be next on your

followed, and here I am. But then you jump to conclusions, thinking Kenneth told me, even going as far as wanting to kill him." Dorothy forced a smile, "See how terrifying you've become?"

hadn't

him; it was just a desperate move to divert attention

right, then Kenneth would

gaze locked onto Lane's

his expression, she felt she

was you and Everett pushing me together!

you. Just because you like me, does that

enjoying the privileges et and protection he

But she didn't.

feelings for her, she intentionally kept her distance, even avoiding private