The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1287

Kenneth pursed his lips, a hint of frustration in his voice, "Look, I admire her, okay? She's dedicated to her job and happens to be easy on the eyes. It's only natural I'd take a liking to her, right?"

Lane snapped his fingers, his mood evidently upbeat. "The woman I've got my eye on? She's top-notch! As long as we're not at odds, who's to say we can't be pals?"

"I'm not exactly jumping at the chance to be your buddy," Kenneth replied, causing Lane's previously cheerful expression to darken in an instant.

"So, you're set on leaving?"

Hearing this, Kenneth feigned a troubled sigh, "My folks will start worrying. I've been off the radar for too long!"

To alleviate any concerns, Kenneth had intentionally left all means of communication behind.

"Fair point." Lane's focus had been on Everett for so long, this issue hadn't crossed his mind. "How about you use my phone to check in with your family?"

"..."

"Relax, once Everett's funeral wraps up, I'll get in touch with Dorothy. Then, you'll be free to go."

Lane wasn't keen on letting his makeshift hostage slip away.

With Everett gone, a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

But Quincy's case was still wide open, and investigations could lead their way!

Kenneth was too valuable a pawn for Lane to willingly give up.

"Fine," he said, seemingly with great reluctance, before taking Lane's phone.

However, it was clear Lane had no intention of letting the phone out of his sight, forcing Kenneth to make the call right there and then.

Kenneth was unfazed, dialing Karen's number directly.