Chapter 287


    Chapter 287


    Being 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.


    The uncanny resemnce 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 vignt. 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, I had a long chat with Jeffrey. He even asked me for a picture of your daughter, and I 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 I wanted one, I could just check the security cameras at


    the Dreamscape Hotel couldn’t I?”


    Dorothy was at a loss for words.


    “But I didn’t do that. I 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


    Everett might have even reached Everglow City by this time.


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    “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 smallugh. “When I found out about all this, I was actually quite


    thrilled. I thought you were so in love with your husband that I wouldn’t stand a chance. But now that I


    know it’s all a fabrication, I see a window of opportunity to pursue you.”


    Dorothy pressed her lips together and spoke in a stern tone, “I won’t ept anyone’s pursuit, Lane. I’m


    telling you this straight so that you won’t waste your time on me.”


    you’re worth the effort.”


    “But whether it’s a waste of time or not is for me to decide. I believe yo


    “Lane, I can tell you the oue right now.”


    Lane smirkedzily. “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 irreconcble issue between the two of you. As long as that issue exists, you two are off the


    table, which means I still have a chance.“Lane cut her off as he leaned closer to her. “Don’t rush to


    reject me. I can keep your secret, and I promise that I 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 manipte 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 yboy who spent his days partying and


    asionally running his business, but the truth was, Lane had a firm grip on hispany’s