Chapter 400
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Mack gave a quick laugh. “Christina, join us for a drink,” he said, raising his own glass.
Yvonne rose to her feet, glass in hand. “Christina, let’s toast to Dad’s birthday.”
One by one, everyone stood for the toast. Christina, however, remained seated. She simply lifted her glass of red wine and finished it in a single swallow. Without a word, she turned her attention back to her plate, showing no interest in the others at the table.
That left Mack and the others shifting uncomfortably in their seats. Moss looked like a storm was brewing behind his eyes.
Christina paid no mind to the sour looks around her. She continued eating and drinking as if nothing in the world could bother her. She figured that since she was here, she might as well enjoy herself.
Unbeknownst to these fools, she had already taken the antidote for any poison they might have added to her dishes and drinks. And she didn’t stop there. While no one was watching, she slipped her own concoction into every dish. If they thought they could pull a fast one on her, they were dreaming.
Moss, itching to bring Christina under his control, forced himself to swallow his frustration. He silently wondered if she would keep up that defiant attitude when she was locked in the same room with him and the drug’s effects kicked in.
When Christina had eaten enough, she glanced at the clock. She could tell the drug was about to take effect. “I’m finished. Have the driver take me home,” she said, setting her fork down with finality.
A silent wave of confusion passed between the four of them. None could figure out how Christina was still standing after consuming so much of the spiked dishes and wine. Could the new drug be ineffective?
While they traded uneasy glances, Christina rose to her feet. She made a show of swaying slightly, and her eyes lost focus, as if the room had started spinning.
Excitement flickered across their faces. The drug was taking effect! For a moment, they could not hide their satisfaction.
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A scowl crossed Christina’s face as she wobbled. “What did you give me?” she asked, her voice edged with fake outrage.
With a smug grin, Yvonne leaned forward. “Christina, you’re about to start a new life. Mr. Glyn will treat you like royalty.”
Christina slammed her palm on the table, glaring at them. “You—”
But before she could finish, she crumpled onto the floor, landing right beside the dining table. Nobody doubted her act for a second. They all bought it, convinced she was under the drug’s spell.
An irritated groan came from Moss. “What is taking this stuff so long? I’m getting overheated waiting around,” he said, wiping his brow.
“Patience, Mr. Glyn. The drug will bring you the perfect experience when its effects peak,” Liza responded with a short laugh.
Mack flashed a wide, sycophantic grin. “Exactly, Mr. Glyn. Now you can finally have what you wanted.”
“Mom and Dad, let’s not drag this out,” Yvonne chimed in. She hurried them along, determined to drag Christina upstairs and let Moss have his night. Deep down, she was eager for Christina to experience the same humiliation she once did.
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