As she moved to guide Matthew, Felix insisted, “He’s heavy.

Let me help you.

Glancing around, Felix focused on the nearby room and asked, “Is this the Lounge for him?”

He reached for the door, prompting Lindsay to step forward to stop him.

Just then, the door of the adjacent room swung open, and Stella emerged.

Though still feeling a bit uncomfortable from choking on water earlier, she was more composed now.

Spotting Matthew’s condition, Stella furrowed her brow and demanded, “What’s going on here?”

Her gaze then shifted to Lindsay, suspicion evident.

Lindsay’s heart raced as panic flickered across her face.

Trying to appear composed, she explained, “Matthew is feeling slightly off.

I was just helping him to get to you…”

fixed Lindsay with a silent stare, her

tension, said,

leave him to

he pulled

“Come with me.

you,” Felix

strength of his hold, but his

as she turned her head,

love and desire— something Lindsay had

held Stella close, showering her with affection, before they disappeared into the room, closing the

moment, Lindsay’s hopes

hated Felix even

could have been

was still very lively until

ended, a waiter pushed a food cart in with a few layers

Joann looked around.

any signs of Lindsay,

She secretly sniggered.

Everything was ready.

only one

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