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.

arranged for her

villa. Instead of waking her, Elian

midst of this scene, momentarily surprised to

approached with the intention to speak, but Elian gestured for silence, nodding towards

When Lavinia wasn't too busy, she'd stop by, bringing some stuff for Miranda. When Miranda finally stirred, it was dark outside, and she was still in Elian's car, though feeling

me?"

dripping with delight. "You looked so peaceful. Didn't want

to wake herself up more; she opened

her car parked at the entrance. Wait a minute. Why was she thanking him? He

welcome," Elian replied, his tone amused. She heard

watching the car's taillights disappear, her mind drifting back

something? Should she clarify that her interest in his physique was purely scientific, like

it. Human attraction often boiled down to hormones

really need to