Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 67

Miranda was initially fuming with frustration and anger, but hearing Elian's words, she couldn't muster the energy to argue with his brash behavior.

Today, she had used a particularly intricate acupuncture technique to treat Mr. Ashcroft. This method, passed down through generations at NexMed Labs, was renowned for its utmost complexity and power. Performing this technique required immense skill and exerted a significant toll on the practitioner, both mentally and physically. In her previous life, it wouldn't have been an issue, but in her current body, she felt the strain.

She had been trying to take better care of herself, but it wasn't enough. After all, in her past life, she'd practically grown up in a medicinal pool, while now, she was merely a novice. So, after the treatment, Miranda felt exhausted.

Elian was driving, speaking softly about the origin of Mr. Ashcroft's illness.

"Grandpa caught this disease twenty years ago, just like his comrades. Everyone stationed in that area seems to get it, and out of those, eighty percent die horribly. Only a few survive, but they're in constant pain, needing medication to stay alive.

"Those who passed away turned into as if a rabid beast, gnawing their peers' flesh, until they started eating themselves.

He continued, and then noticed Miranda had fallen silent. Glancing over, he saw she had fallen asleep, her complexion not as radiant as she used to, even a tab pale; she looked weary.

driving quietly to take her home. Thankfully, he had arranged for her car to

villa. Instead of waking her,

momentarily surprised to see Elian's car. Noticing Miranda asleep in the passenger

but Elian gestured for silence, nodding towards Miranda. Lavinia smiled knowingly

Lavinia to Miranda, the former occasionally stayed there, for it was adjacent to her company. When Lavinia wasn't too busy, she'd stop by, bringing some

you wake me?" she

dripping with delight. "You looked so peaceful. Didn't want to risk you waking

bright in the dim light, held a mischievous warmth. Miranda tried to wake herself up

Wait a minute. Why was she thanking him? He insisted on

Elian replied, his tone amused. She

frowned slightly, watching the car's taillights disappear, her

Should she clarify that her interest in his physique was purely

it. Human attraction often boiled down to hormones and adrenaline.

really need to take better care of this body. It just can't