The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 280 A Different Kind of Vulnerability

Chapter 280 A Different Kind of Vulnerability

Lucas immediately shot to his feet. “No. We’re going to the hospital. Right now.”

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Sloane reached out and grabbed his wrist, pulling him gently back down to the sofa. Her fingers were cool to the touch, but the feeling sent a jolt through Lucas’s chest.

“Just let me finish,” Sloane said softly. Her voice was calm and steady, carrying a quiet strength that instantly eased his panic.

Lucas sat back down, eyes fixed on her, his voice laced with tension. “Sloane, what’s really going on?”

Sloane smiled faintly. “The poison’s gone. But the detox process wasn’t simple. The toxins lingered in my system for too long. Even though they’re out now, my body’s left with some aftereffects.”

A flicker of pain passed through Lucas’s eyes. His voice dropped low. “What kind of aftereffects? Is it serious?”

lips together and answered steadily. “My teacher said I’ll be physically weak for the next couple of years. I can’t fight, need

imagining what she went through to save him made it

his face. “Sloane…

with a teasing glint in her eyes. “So

was low and sure. “Sloane, I’ll

a soft smile. A sly sparkle lit up her

on Mr. Lucas.”

started to rise, but a sudden wave of dizziness washed over her. Her

both hands. His voice was tight. “Sloane, what

for a moment, then opened them again. “Just stood up too fast. I got

as he supported her. “How do you feel now?

laugh and looked up at him. “Did you forget?

brushed against his neck, carrying that faint, familiar scent

her, eyes drawn to the soft flutter of her eyelashes. An

mind blanked completely. He didn’t even know what he

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