The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1315

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.

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!

"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.

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