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.

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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.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

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.

Lane paused at her question.

"How would I know how he contacts you?"

"Exactly, because he didn't contact me." Dorothy slightly tilted her 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 your list."

"I heard your call, I guessed you would head 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 smile, "See how terrifying you've become?" Dorothy was gambling.

Gambling that Lane hadn't come directly here!

Because she hadn't actually followed him; it was just a desperate move to divert attention away from Kenneth.

If she was right, then Kenneth would be safe for now.

After saying this, Dorothy's gaze locked onto Lane's face.

Judging by his expression, she felt she had won the bet.

"I'm terrifying because you pushed

me to this! It was you and Everett

pushing

me together! Why couldn't

you just accept me when I pursued

you?"

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"Lane, be reasonable! I made myself clear when I rejected you. Just because you like me, does that mean I have to reciprocate?"

If Dorothy had accepted his

advances, enjoying the privileges et

and protection he offered, only to

reject him later, she'd be to blame.

But she didn't.

Once she knew Lane had feelings for her, she intentionally kept her distance, even avoiding private dinners.

"You rejected me because I'm not as rich as Everett? In the end, you chose him over me!"

Every time Everett's name came up, Lane seethed with rage.

Dorothy didn't immediately respond, instead, she silently observed him. After nearly a minute, she softly spoke.

"That's the difference between you and Everett; you don't understand love."

"Everett pursued me for more than a day or two. We went through countless trials to be together! But to you, it's all about weighing benefits, money, and power.

Lane hated this topic, his brow furrowing in displeasure.

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"Stop reminiscing about your past with him in front of me! Dorothy, he's gone, and you're mine now! You better understand that!"