Rebirth of the Deadly Beauty

Chapter 557

"Got it!" Wilber, the bartender, nodded. He smoothly grabbed a bottle of high-proof whiskey from the shelf with practiced ease.

"Layla, I can't handle strong drinks..." Yvonne protested immediately. Her guard went up as she waved her hands to decline.

"Relax! I've had this one before. Yeah, it uses high-proof liquor, but it's just an ounce the rest is juice and syrup. Trust me, it won't hit you hard."

Wilbur set two glasses on the counter, and Layla wasted no time grabbing hers.

"What, you don't believe me? Fine. I'll prove it!" she said before throwing her head back downing the colorful cocktail in one swift motion.

Yvonne still looked skeptical.

Slowly, she picked up her glass and took a cautious sip. The fruity sweetness washed over her tongue, masking the bite of the alcohol. It wasn't as bad as she'd feared.

Even so, she wasn't convinced. She set the glass back down after just one sip. "Forget it. I've got homework to do when I get home, I shouldn't be drinking." She quickly pulled out her phone and pretended to check it in a hurry.

"When's your brother getting here, anyway? I've got an essay to finish..."

Just as she finished speaking, Yvonne's vision swam. The black text on her phone screen seemed to ripple and float.

her

looked again, everything appeared

faint prickle of unease spread

the recent calls

screen.

"Yvonne, are you okay?"

was tinged with concern. But Yvonne's breathing quickened. Her pulse raced as her head spun. Layla's voice seemed to

Damn it.

in her mind, "There was something wrong with that drink." "I...

push herself up. Her legs wobbled beneath her, and she collapsed

asked, feigning surprise as she tightened her

Let me take you upstairs to rest for a bit!" Without waiting for Yvonne's reply,

floor of the bar was all counters and open seating, while the second

I want to go

still tried to resist. Her instincts were screaming

go home like this!" Layla insisted as she continued

here, I'll