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.

the scowl etched into his features was doing little to hide it. He was pissed-pissed

the presentation

filled the room earlier had been replaced by a tense undercurrent that Alex couldn't shake. He couldn't care less about the compliments being thrown his way about the robot they had unveiled. He didn't care about the success of the event; all he could

place. But as soon as she saw the look on Alex's face,

forced himself to nod, but his tone was

wasn't convinced. "You don't look fine. Did

one should know what happened. He forced a small, tired smile and said, "I'm just tired, that's all. It's been a long

studied him for a moment, clearly not buying it.

short, humorless laugh. "Maybe I am. But seriously, I'm fine. I just need to get through the rest

for Claire and had left behind a small bottle of medicine, instructing everyone to let her

doctor exited, Adrian

of the situation. When he emerged, he couldn't help

under the soft

bedside lamp.

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,

relief. "Claire! Are you

barely a whisper, hoarse and weak.

on the bedside table and helped her take a sip. "Here,

Adrian started explaining everything

happened,

brought to the penthouse. "Someone tried to kill you, Claire. It's a mess, but Matthew caught

said, trying to sound as reassuring as

with shock. "Someone was trying

Matthew

gaze turned serious. "Where's