Chapter 229

Realizing something was wrong, Elijah opened the door and found no one at the computer desk.

“Sheena?” Elijah entered the room and investigated.

The gasping sounds were coming from under the desk!

He swiftly lifted the tablecloth, revealing Sheena curled up in the confined space, her face unusually flushed and sweaty.

He crouched down, gently touched her neck, and realized she was burning up.

Sheena was…

The coffee on the desk was only halfway consumed, and the sugar packets in the tray had been torn open. Elijah immediately recalled Faye’s unusual behavior when he visited the Freeman mansion hours ago, putting the pieces together.

“Damn it!” He carefully pulled Sheena out from under the desk.

close to her felt comforting, and under the influence of the drugs, she had an indescribable urge. She tightly embraced the man’s neck, driven by the scent

bedroom, feeling her restless movements. Afraid

on a bit longer.

hearing the familiar voice, Sheena struggled to stay conscious and raised her eyes. As she recognized Elijah, a surge of anger overwhelmed her. Suppressing the burning desire, she

who was heading

grasp, but her hand still

of them lost balance and tumbled to

head about to hit the bed corner, Elijah acted quickly. Disregarding his own safety, he embraced her neck and pulled her into his arms, using his back

impact.

“Ouch!”

corner, worsening the swelling from the previous injury. The pain was

had broken free from his embrace, flattened his upper body on the floor, and pressed her knee firmly against his chest, gripping his collar.

glared at Elijah with overwhelming hatred, shouting, “Elijah! You’re despicable

Chapter 220

you think drugging me would make me lose

calm down.

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