Tears streamed down Calista's cheeks as she blinked her eyes in the car. Just a moment ago, something had fallen into her eyes, and she had spent quite a while looking for it in the mirror but couldn't find it.Calista tried wiping it away with a tissue, but the sensation of having something in her eye didn't subside, even when the area around her eyes turned red. In the end, Lucian couldn't take it any longer and forcibly turned her face toward him. His warm breath brushed against her face as he leaned in, and she could see his sensual lips as soon as she opened her eyes. This scene might have appeared sweet and affectionate to others, but it was nothing but torture to Calista at the time.Her complexion wasn't great as she hadn't gotten a wink of sleep last night, so she put on a full face of makeup first thing in the morning.Calista had forgotten about it when she was rubbing her eyes just now. It hit her when she saw the eyeshadow and eyeliner on her hands. However,
Calista looked at Skye and Kay, who were having the time of their lives. Despite drinking heavily, neither of them seemed to be drunk. It would probably take a while for them to get drunk. "Alright," she said. Then, she gulped her drink down and informed them before leaving the private room with Emma. "Calista, I've got a stomachache. I'll use the restroom real quick; wait for me," Emma said as the two of them passed by the public restroom. "Okay." The public restroom was empty because each private room had its restroom. Feeling a little sick, she leaned against the wall. Calista wasn't sure if it was because she'd had too much to drink, but her head was spinning, and her surroundings were becoming increasingly hazy. She shook her head and wanted to go to the sink to splash cold water on her face to sober up, but her legs gave way after a few steps, and she fell to the ground.However, she didn't pass out. Calista just couldn't muster up any strength in her body a
Paul's shirt was partially undone in the bathtub. The thin fabric clung to his body after being soaked in water, revealing his toned chest muscles.He turned to face the door after being startled by the commotion. His gaze was calm and composed, and his disheveled appearance made him look a little sexy. Calista was held close to him in his arms, her face as pale as a ghost. It was hard to tell if it was due to the cold or if the effects of the drug hadn't worn off yet.Her eyes were glossed over, and her reactions were slower than usual. Lucian narrowed his eyes. His expression darkened as he walked over and lifted the woman, who was soaking in cold water, into his arms. Paul grabbed his hand."Can't you see that she's not in her right mind?""You wouldn't even have the chance to sit here and talk to me if I couldn't tell."Lucian's expression was frosty."Let go."He couldn't pull his hand away as he was holding Calista. Paul got out of the bathtub barefoot onto the dark
Lucian was so close to losing it. He almost reached out and touched her lady parts."Calista …"Calista's consciousness was receding like the tide at that moment. Her gaze was drawn to his thin lips, and all she could think about was kissing him. The woman frowned and muttered, "I don't feel so well, Paul … I feel sick."Her memory was still stuck on the moment when Paul lifted her from the bed and whispered in her ear, "Calista, it's me, Paul."For a brief moment, Lucian froze and felt a dull ache in his chest. His rationality and restraint went to hell in an instant, replaced by a strong desire to dominate and possess her.Then, a thought occurred to him—he would make her forget everyone else's names except his!Calista felt herself being lifted high into the air, and the sensation of weightlessness caused her fists to clench instinctively. Then, she landed on something soft. Lucian lowered his head and lit a cigarette while standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windo
Lucian listened quietly until the man finished speaking.Then, he asked, "Who sent you?""I have no idea. The lighting was too dim at the time, and I had been drinking. All I remember is that she seemed to be wearing Luminary Lounge's uniform, but I couldn't make out her face." The man shook uncontrollably."I swear I wasn't lying, Mr. Northwood. This is all I know. I have nothing to do with everything else. I had no idea you were interested in the new hostess." "I'll send someone to look into this right away," the manager said before Lucian issued his order.Lucian looked at the man, who was begging for mercy on the ground, and said, "You guys should get out first. Close the door. Don't let his blood splatter on the ground outside."…Her mind was still in disarray when she awoke. Calisa took a look around the unfamiliar surroundings and realized she had no idea where she was.The sun had already risen outside. The room was brightly lit by the sun, and there was no hint of
She bit her lip, looked away, and pressed her hands against Lucian's chest, reluctantly saying, "I'm sorry, I was wrong about you last night." Then, she forcefully pushed him away. This caught Lucian off guard, and he fell off the bed.Calista couldn't focus on anything else and quickly scrambled out of bed, rushing naked into the bathroom. She glanced at herself in the mirror as she passed by the vanity. She had marks all over her body, from her neck to her collarbone and abdomen. Although she could not remember a thing, she had a vague idea of what happened by looking at her bruises. It wasn't until she was lying in the bathtub, enjoying the warm water, that she began to recall the events of last night. Last night, she had met up with her roommates from university. She hadn't left the private room since entering it.Nor did she eat or drink anything from outside, so she couldn’t figure out when she was drugged. Did someone put something in her drink? What happened to
Calista couldn't bother to look at him and said, "It's not the first time you took her side. I'm not surprised you'd do it again." Lucian looked at her and sneered coldly without another word. After knowing that Lily was behind what happened yesterday, Calista turned and walked away.Before she left, she asked the manager for footage of the surveillance cameras in the room and all the glasses and opened bottles. If Skye and Kay had been in the room the whole time, she could easily find out where she was drugged. The manager answered politely, "I can give you the footage. But Mr. Northwood had sent the glasses and opened bottles for analysis last night. I'll notify you immediately once the results are out."Calista frowned."Which test center?" Lucian broke his silence and asked, "What are you doing?" Calista didn't hide her intentions, knowing that he'd find out anyway, "I'll get a sample and have someone else verify it. I don't trust you." She showed no fear or hesitati
She wasn't surprised that there were hidden cameras around Luminary Lounge.But it was preposterous that Calista would take a video, where her face couldn't even be seen, as evidence. Seeing there was no substantial evidence, Lily regained her confidence."I know you resent me, Calista. But do you think you can accuse me with such doubtful proof?” She didn't feign concern to ask what had happened because it was clear from the video itself. It was true that Calista didn't have any solid evidence. She wasn't some superhero in some comic book. It was hard for her to find proof since the culprit was well-prepared.So, she pulled out the pill that Paul had given her, "Does this look familiar?" Lily retorted, "Are you going to accuse me of something again if I said it is? Most pills look alike; I took one for a cold just yesterday." "What was the pill you gave Paul last night?" "It’s just a cold pill. He said he had a headache, so I gave him one." They were at a standstill, an