RankNovelChapter 1158: She had only had a little, just enough to help her handle what was coming next. "Fine. Thank you." A wave of warmth spread through her body, and her eyes sparkled with anticipation. If she waited a little longer, Sean would be hers.
As Derek watched Marlene walk away, lost in thought, he absentmindedly drank the wine left in her glass. Realizing what he'd done, his cheeks turned crimson.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhen Marlene looked at him tenderly moments ago, her face flushed. Did she like him too? Was there any chance they could be together? Meanwhile, Madeline's face twisted in frustration. She had given the aphrodisiac to Marlene to drug Sean. So why was it that Marlene was flirting with her husband? Madeline turned and caught sight of Norah, unharmed and perfectly fine. Shock washed over her. Hadn't Norah finished the entire glass spiked with the aphrodisiac? How was she here, acting normal? In her confusion, Madeline didn't notice that Derek had downed the wine.
Sean rubbed his temples as a wave of dizziness hit him. Had he drunk too much? He reached into his pocket and pulled out a Mind Clearing Pill. As soon as he took one, the fog lifted almost instantly. He always carried one whenever he attended banquets, just in case the alcohol led to trouble.
He hadn't anticipated being drugged, so he didn't give much thought to why he suddenly felt dizzy.
Upstairs, Iker glanced at the message on his phone, a smug smile spreading across his face. He straightened his clothes and turned to the servant beside him. "Where is my wife?" @te$t ¢н@tǝя$ in ğAtuøvels"Mrs. Wilson noticed you were busy and said she had something important to handle. She asked that you not wait for her," the servant replied.
Iker cleared his throat. “Let the host know we can begin the banquet." "Yes, sir." In the grand and opulent banquet hall, the lights were dimmed, save for a few that cast a brilliant glow on the stage.
Norah and Sean stood side by side, their gazes fixed on the figure in the spotlight.
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The host, microphone in hand, stepped onto the stage. "Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. On this joyous occasion, we welcyou all to celebrate the 60th birthday uall of the head of the Wilson family. I'm your host for the evening. First, I would like to extend the deepest gratitude, on behalf of the Wilson family, to each of you for attending. Now, let us invite Mr. Iker Wilson to the stage!"
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