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.

"Seriously, dead?"

"Dead serious. I saw it with my own eyes. The poor guy died a terrible death. The doctors said it was poisoning, but they couldn't find an antidote!" Karen sighed, "And somehow, Dorothy's fainted twice out of grief! The symptoms are eerily similar to Everett's."

Lane, who had been eavesdropping, immediately furrowed his brows.

Kenneth glanced at him before responding to Karen, "Take good care of her. I'll call back when I get the chance."

"Alright!"

The call ended, and Lane's mood shifted from elation to anxiety in a heartbeat.

"This is bad, Dorothy's probably going to have an episode too! I need to figure out how to get her some of that antidote!"

"But how are you going to get out now?" Kenneth raised an eyebrow, feigning calm, "Is the antidote... nearby?"