Chapter 60 The Desperate Escape Finished Her body , already succumbing to the effects of the drug , began to shake uncontrollably .
Beads of sweat covered her forehead .
Biting the tip of her tongue , Lauren summoned every ounce of strength to shake off Willow .
The force was so great that Lauren stumbled and fell onto a nearby table .
Glasses and cakes fell to the floor , creating a chaotic mess that attracted the attention of the surrounding guests .
Amidst the gasps and murmurs , Lauren limped away , ignoring the shouts and curses from her parents .
Felix watched the slender figure in the black suit and felt a vague sense of familiarity .
But he couldnt quite place where he had seen her before .
Nevermine , she was probably no one important .
Lauren staggered out of the banquet hall .
Her legs felt like they weighed a ton , and her body swayed uncontrollably .
On her way out , she knocked over several pots of decorative flowers , leaving a trail of chaos behind her .
But she had no time to care Gasping for breath , she just wanted to find a secluded place to endure the effects of the drug .
But a large figure blocked her path .
Laurie , Are you drunk ? Lucass voice , tinged with surprise , reached her ears .
He frowned slightly and reached out to touch her burning forehead .
The moment his cool fingers touched her skin .
Laurens mind went blank The drug surged through her like a wild beast , causing her hands to cling to his broad , strong shoulders .
Her cheeks grew even botter , and her eyes clouded with confusion .
The icy gaze she usually wore was now unfocused , driven purely by instinct .
Laurens sudden closeness made Lucass breath catch .
His body stiffened , instinctively wanting to retreat but unable to move , The distance between them was almost intimate .
He could clearly smell the faint scent of soap on her , a sweet scent that lingered in his nose and tugged at his heartstrings .
He could even see the fine down on her face , sofily glowing in the dim light .
Her delicate features , enhanced by the drug .
were breathtakingly beautiful 3 His Adams apple bobbed involuntarily .
As if guided by an invisible force , Lucass large hand wrapped around Laurens slender waist .
The feeling was so soft , so fragile that his heart trembled .
His voice was hoarse with a barely perceptible tremor .
Laurie , whats wrong ? At this moment , Laurens cheeks were flushed like fire , her lips a seductive crimson .
She was as beautiful as a rose in full bloom , exuding an irresistible charm that aroused the deepest desires in everyone who saw her .
Lauren had no idea how alluring she looked .
The heat inside her was like a raging fire , and her instincts drove her to press closer to Lucas , seeking even a hint of coolness .
Her breathing was rapid and uneven , her warm breath brushing against Lucass neck , igniting a fire within him that threatened to consume his rationality .
His arm tightened around her waist, pulling her tightly into his embrace .
His scent was like a key that unlocked a flood of memories .
Once , that scent had accompanied me through countless warm moments .
But later , it had become a blade , stabbing my heart again and again .
The familiarity brought a shred of clarity to her confused mind .
Lauren struggled to open her heavy eyelids , only to see Lucass face up close .
His features , his contours , all the love and hate from the past rushed back .
Chapter 60 The Desperate Escape #Finished With a sudden burst of strength , Lauren pushed him away and slapped him hard across the face .
Stuy away from me ! The blatant hatred and disgust in her eyes stabbed Lucass heart , leaving him pale and speechless .
He opened his mouth to explain , but his throat felt blocked , unable to utter a single word .
Lauren turned and stumbled towards the elevator , her steps unsteady but determined .
Her figure disappeared behind the closing elevator doors , leaving Lucas standing alone , his hand still resting on his burning cheek , his eyes filled with despair .
The elevator descended quickly .
Lauren leaned against the wall , gasping for air as the effects of the drug grew stronger .
Her vision continued to blur .
As the doors opened , she moved almost purely on instinct .
The noise of the hotel lobby sounded distant , as if muffled by a thick barrier .
Once outside , the world seemed shrouded in a haze , filled with blurry , shifting lights Lauren felt the floor spin beneath her .
Her legs gave way , and she stumbled forward , crashing into a solid chest .
The impact sent her reeling backward , but her hands instinctively grabbed the mans collar , pulling him down with her .
A pair of cold , phoenix like eyes looked down at her in surprise .