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

know how

people, it really makes

straight here, so I 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

Lane hadn't come directly

followed him; it was just a desperate move to divert attention away from

was right, then Kenneth would

Dorothy's gaze locked onto Lane's

felt she had won

because you pushed me to this! It was you and Everett pushing me together! Why couldn't

you. Just because you like me, does that

enjoying the privileges et and protection he offered, only to reject

But she didn't.

Lane had feelings for her, she intentionally kept her distance,