New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 218 “Someone was trying to kill me?”

Adrian found the hotel manager on the floor Alex had told him about. The manager's eyes widened when he saw Adrian, but he didn't say a word. He quickly unlocked the door with a key card, the sound of the lift dinging just as they stepped inside. A doctor walked out of the lift, timing that couldn't have been better. "Doctor, over here!" Adrian called out, his voice urgent.

The doctor, a man in his fifties with graying hair and a serious expression, nodded as Adrian explained Claire's condition. Without wasting any time, they hurried into the penthouse. Adrian carefully laid Claire down in one of the plush bedrooms, his worry etched on his face. The doctor immediately set to work, checking Claire's heartbeat and breathing.

Adrian stood by, feeling utterly useless, his hands clenching and unclenching. "What's wrong with her, Doc?" he asked, his voice tight with anxiety.

The doctor pulled out a syringe and, what looked like an antidote, injecting it into Claire's arm with a steady hand. "She's been poisoned," he said, his tone calm but grave. "Someone spiked her drink. Fortunately, it wasn't a high-level poison, so she's not in immediate danger."

Adrian's eyes widened. "Poisoned? Are you sure?"

The doctor nodded as he continued his examination. "She's going to be fine. The antidote I just gave her will counteract the poison. But I'll need to come back with an IV and some medicine to make sure she recovers fully."

"Please hurry," Adrian urged, his concern evident.

The doctor finished checking Claire's pulse and breathing, his expression easing slightly. "Her breathing is back to normal. She'll need some rest, but she's stable now."

Adrian let out a long sigh of relief. "Thank you, Doctor. Really, thank you."

The hotel manager, who had been standing by the door, stepped forward. "Mr. Adrian, is there anything else you need?"

Adrian shook his head. "No, that's all for now. But please, make sure no one disturbs us."

The manager nodded, his professionalism unwavering. "Of course. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call."

Adrian watched as the manager and the doctor left the room, the door clicking softly behind them. He then turned his attention back to Claire, sitting down on the edge of the bed. He gently brushed a strand of hair away from her face, his fingertips lightly grazing her cheek. "Who did this to you, Claire?" he murmured, his voice thick with emotion.

contained anger, and the scowl etched into his features was doing little to hide it. He was pissed-pissed that someone had tried to harm Claire, pissed that Adrian was with her instead of him, and pissed that Matthew had ordered him

fact that the presentation had gone perfectly, something

couldn't shake. He couldn't care less about the

thoughts, Abigail approached him, her usual bright smile in place. But as soon as she saw the

himself to nod, but his tone

don't look fine. Did something

He forced a small, tired smile and said, "I'm just

not buying it. "You sure? You look like you're about to punch

am. But seriously, I'm fine. I just need to get through the rest

doctor had just finished setting up an IV drip for Claire and had left behind a small bottle

doctor exited, Adrian

some cold water on his face, trying to shake off the stress of the situation. When he emerged, he couldn't help but glance at Claire lying in the bed, her pale face barely

the

bedside lamp.

walked over to the chair next to her bed and sat down, taking her hand in his. The room was quiet except for the gentle hum of the IV drip. Adrian's heart skipped a beat when he felt Claire's hand move slightly. Her eyes fluttered open, looking around with

in relief. "Claire! Are you

a whisper, hoarse and weak. "What

table and helped her take a sip. "Here, drink this," he encouraged gently. Claire took a few slow sips before settling back

Adrian started explaining everything

had happened,

"Someone tried to kill you,

trying to sound as reassuring

"Someone was

don't worry about that right now. Matthew has it under control.

gaze turned