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.

at her

would I know how

head to 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

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 smile, "See how terrifying you've become?" Dorothy

that Lane hadn't

was just a desperate move to divert attention

was right, then Kenneth would be safe for

this, Dorothy's gaze locked onto

by his expression, she felt she had won the

and Everett pushing me together! Why couldn't you just accept me when

Just because you like me, does that mean I

privileges et and protection

But she didn't.

her, she