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.

drugs, she had an indescribable urge. She tightly embraced the man’s neck, driven by the scent of

movements. Afraid of causing her pain, he loosened his

on a bit longer. You’ll be fine soon.”

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 raised her hand and slapped him across

the slap was not forceful, but Elijah, who was heading toward the bathroom, was caught off guard.

her hand still firmly

balance and

acted quickly. Disregarding his own safety, he embraced her neck and pulled her into his arms, using his back to cushion the

impact.

“Ouch!”

pain was so

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

drugging me would

down. This

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