The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1294

Kenneth was with me when those calls happened; I heard everything," Lane boasted, feeling like he had the upper hand. So, his demands came without hesitation, "I've got the antidote that could save you, but—"

He paused on purpose, prompting Dorothy to bite.

"But what?"

"I want a night with you. Sleep with me, and it's yours."

"Lane, you're despicable!"

He burst into laughter. "Why the outrage? It's not like you haven't been with Everett before! What's with the act of innocence? If Everett can have you, why can't I?"

"I'd rather die than be with you! Keep your antidote!"

"Dorothy, even now, you're still playing hard to get? Didn't you see what happened to Everett?"

"..."

"Think it over. When you're ready, let me know."

With that, he hung up.

Dorothy looked up, her expression grave.

Lane reaching out meant there was a lead, but—

"So, Kenneth is with him?"

Who else could it be?

"Huh?" Kevin was just as confused.

"I need to get in touch with Kenneth." Dorothy quickly dialed Kenneth's number, only to find it turned off!

She could never have imagined Kenneth being dragged into this mess!

And from what it sounded like, Karen had known all along but hadn't told her.

"Can't get through?" Kevin raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah." Dorothy rubbed her temples, frustration bubbling up inside her.

She didn't want Kenneth to do anything for her, not anymore!

She already owed him more than she could repay, and because of certain boundaries, she had to keep her distance. And now…

The thought of something happening to Kenneth over this antidote was unbearable.

...

With a slap mark still visible on her face, Dorothy didn't dare return to the Bay Residence right away, fearing Everett might notice. So she asked Kevin to take her somewhere secluded to wait it out.

It was a good opportunity to call Karen and get the full story.

"Are you out of your mind? How could you not tell me something this important?"

"Kenneth seemed so anxious, and he specifically told me not to tell you guys! I thought he had a way to get the antidote, so we all pitched in ideas. I didn't expect him to actually..." Karen was regretful, but what was done was done.

Sitting in the car, Dorothy massaged her forehead.

"Being around Lane is dangerous! He's very unstable right now."

"I know! But Dorothy, knowing Kenneth, once he learned about your situation, it was hard for him not to get involved," Karen sighed, "Just let him be."

"I'm afraid he'll get hurt."

"Kenneth's not a child; he knows what he's doing."

After giving Karen some instructions, Dorothy ended the call.

Leaning against the car window, her irritability spread endlessly...

Kevin came back from a smoke break and saw her state, speaking gently, "Ms. Sanchez, shall we head back? Mr. Lopez must be worried."

Dorothy nodded, straightening up in the back seat, "Tomorrow, I plan to meet Lane."

The list of people caught up in this mess was growing.

No matter the outcome, she needed to end it soon.