As I recounted the distressing events, tears welled up in my eyes
“Caleb treated me poorly because of Debra, and he intended to exile me from Roz Town. Those two bodyguards were sent by him!”
Adam procured a handkerchief to gently wipe away my tears, assuring me,
“Don’t worry. I’m here for you. No one can force you out.”
Adam’s words resonated deeply with me, and filled with excitement, I eagerly grasped his hand.
“Thank you. I’m grateful to have you on my side.”
The expression in Adam’s eyes suddenly took on an unfamiliar quality.
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
His calloused fingers delicately traced the back of my hand.
Sensation of goose bumps coursed through my body, and a slight discomfort crept in, prompting me to swiftly withdraw my hand from
Adam’s grasp.
After a while, Adam’s assistant returned. “Sir, I have taken care of the two bodyguards. They will not pursue Miss Barton any further.”
Finally, the anxiety that had consumed me was alleviated.
With Adam’s safeguarding, it appeared that, at least for the time being, I would be spared from expulsion.
Adam cast a narrowed gaze upon me and suggested, “Janiya, you got soaked in the rain earlier. Let’s have a drink. It will help warm you up.”
“Okay.” I agreed without thinking too much about that decision.
After the whirlwind of events that unfolded today, I felt a strong urge to unwind and find some solace in alcohol.
Upon our arrival at the bar, Adam promptly approached the bartender and requested a drink for me.
“This is the wine I ordered specifically for you. I’ve heard it’s quite popular among young ladies. It’s known for not causing hangovers when you wake up tomorrow.”
“Thank you for thinking of me.”
I expressed my gratitude to Adam before accepting the wine.
I downed the glass in one go and soon, the alcohol started to take effect.
Dizziness washed over me, and my vision began to blur.
It felt strange. I didn’t recall being particularly susceptible to the effects of alcohol before.
Confusion enveloped me as I shook my head in an attempt to regain clarity, but instead, my condition deteriorated further.
Sensations of being lifted off the floor surged through me, as if someone was physically raising me up.
