GoodReadBeing a divorcee, the news of Dorothy's pregnancy and the birth of her daughter seemed like a natural progression of events.
In truth, the moment Lane discovered the connection between Dorothy and Everett, he didn't need any further proof.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe uncanny resemblance between father and daughter was so obvious that only a fool would fail to see it.
Dorothy felt like her knees were about to buckle. She could put on a brave face at any time to appear strong and invincible, but not when it came to her children.
She couldn't let the Lopez family know about her daughter, let alone her son.
"What are you trying to achieve by telling me all this?" Dorothy's eyes turned sharp and vigilant. She looked at Lane as though he was a potential threat.
Lane raised his hands in surrender, signaling her to calm down. "Don't jump to conclusions just yet. Yesterday, | had a long chat with Jeffrey. He even asked me for a picture of your daughter, and | told him I didn't have one." "You have a picture of my daughter?" Lane shrugged. "I don't have one on me, but if | wanted one, | could just check the security cameras at the Dreamscape Hotel, couldn't 1?" Dorothy was at a loss for words.
"But | didn't do that. | even managed to curb Jeffrey's curiosity and convince him not to tell Everett about your child." Lane tried to soothe her growing anxiety. "You don't have to worry anymore. You should know by now that I'm on your side." Dorothy knew he was probably telling the truth. Otherwise, with Jeffrey's temperament, he would've confronted her by now.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEverett might have even reached Everglow City by this time.
"So, you're pressing me for confirmation? Is that it?" Something told her there was more to this than just curiosity or a simple interest in helping her.
"Somewhat." Lane admitted with a small laugh. "When | found out about all this, | was actually quite thrilled. | thought you were so in love with your husband that | wouldn't stand a chance. But now that | know it's all a fabrication, | see a window of opportunity to pursue you." Dorothy pressed her lips together and spoke in a stern tone, "lI won't accept anyone's pursuit, Lane. I'm telling you this straight so that you won't waste your time on me." "But whether it's a waste of time or not is for me to decide. | believe you're worth the effort." "Lane, | can tell you the outcome right now." Lane smirked lazily. "No one can predict the future, not even you." "You don't want to tell Everett about your child. There must be a reason, and I'm guessing it's because there's an irreconcilable issue between the two of you. As long as that issue exists, you two are off the table, which means | still have a chance." Lane cut her off as he leaned closer to her. "Don't rush to reject me. | can keep your secret, and | promise that | will treat your daughter like she is mine. Everett will never find out." He sounded like he was making a promise, but it felt more like a threat.
Being a businessman, he knew how to manipulate a situation to his advantage, especially when he had the upper hand.
Dorothy had known Lane for some time now. Though they didn't have a lot of personal interaction, she knew his tactics. He might look like a rich, carefree playboy who spent his days partying and occasionally running his business, but the truth was, Lane had a firm grip on his company's reins.
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