Chapter 81

Chapter 81

Jasmine leaned back in her chair, closing her eyes as a wave of dizziness washed over her.

The room felt unusually warm, and her heart raced uncomfortably.

Had she been pushing herself too hard?

A faint smile touched her lips as she thought of Alex.

Perhaps this was the perfect excuse to reach out to him.

She picked up her phone and dialed his number.

"Alex, I need your help," she said softly,

"Jasmine? What's wrong?" Alex's voice came through.

He was aboard a helicopter, en route back to Vancouver from the mining town, as he still had to check on the old man's condition at Kingswell's main facility.

"I suddenly feel unwell," she admitted.

"My head is spinning, and my body feels... off. It's like I'm overheating, and my breathing is heavy."

Alex frowned, his mind racing. "Did this happen suddenly? Did you eat or drink anything unusual?"

She glanced at the half-empty coffee cup on her desk.

"I just had some coffee, but it tasted different-not like usual."

"Don't drink any more of it," he advised urgently. "It might be contaminated. Are there any other symptoms?"

Jasmine hesitated. "I feel flushed and a bit disoriented."

"Listen carefully," Alex said firmly. "You might have been poisoned. Lock your office door and don't let anyone in. I'm on my way and will be there in fifteen minutes."

"Alright," she agreed, though uncertainty gnawed at her.

it seemed unlikely

***

top-ranked fighter in the Noble Knight league

he was the best, unmatched

bodyguard or elite force could stand a chance against him-especially when he struck

floor in the penthouse of Kingston's office

guards and surveillance, while a back door was reserved for office

in through the staff entrance, catching two

took them down. They slumped to the floor, unconscious. Quickly, he dragged them into a storage room, cuffed

Chapter 81

with tape.

Chris

uniform, he moved from floor to floor taking the emergency stairs to avoid

two more guards

a hand in a friendly wave.

one guard

a punch to one guard's stomach and a kick to the other, knocking

quickly confiscated

staff-even the women-were no exception; he took them down with cold

found Bianca waiting anxiously by

murmured, "Jasmine's a good person. If you just

gave her

marry you, just like I promised.

you, Chris. Do you want me to

"Yes, please."

step, Chris moved close and struck her sharply, leaving her unconscious

to a dark

see what I'm about to do

for all the help, anyway.” he

was slumped over her

blouse had loosened at the top, exposing a few undone

forward with a slow,

sharply, eyes wide with shock. "Chris

and locked the door behind

chill crept over her as she backed up. "I don't

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