Chapter 178

Rosalie noticed Debra's displeasure and reprimanded the maid, "How could you be so careless? Hurry and prepare some change of clothes."

"I'm sorry, Miss. I'll get clean clothes for you right away," the maid apologized profusely, keeping her head down.

Rosalie explained to Debra, "She's new here and clumsy. I hope you don't mind." She then turned back to the maid and ordered, "Take the lady upstairs to change her clothes."

"Yes, madam," the maid replied nervously, guiding Debra upstairs.

Debra glanced back at Rosalie, feeling uneasy. However, considering it was the family banquet, she didn't believe Rosalie would play any tricks.

The maid led Debra into a guest room and handed her the prepared clothes. "Please change here, Miss. I'll wait outside."

Debra nodded and waited until the maid left before carefully inspecting the clothes. Everything seemed normal. 'Was it just an accident?' she wondered. Regardless, the clothes were fine, so she changed. After removing her damp clothes and rinsing briefly, she put on the new clothes and stepped out of the bathroom.

Suddenly, she felt dizzy and weak. She had checked the clothes before changing, and everything had seemed fine. Footsteps hurried outside. Luckily, she had locked the door. No one would be able to get in. The person outside jiggled the door handle a couple of times but couldn't open it.

"Who's there?" Debra asked cautiously. This was the second floor; any commotion would be heard downstairs.

There was no response. She reached for her phone, only to find it missing. She realized someone had tampered with her bag earlier.

Just then, she heard a key turning in the lock. With a click, the door opened. Through her blurred vision, she could barely make out the figure before her.

"Miss, are you alright? Are you feeling unwell?" A lecherous voice—Erick's—answered.

She tried to stay conscious, but her body collapsed onto the sofa uncontrollably. Erick locked the door and rubbed his hands together. Approaching, he said, "Stop resisting. Since Juan doesn't want you, I'll take you."

"Go away!" Debra tried to push him away, but lacked the strength.

"Rosalie said after today, you're mine. Don't worry, I'll take good care of you," Erick said. His voice made her nauseous.

Cornered, her consciousness faded. She raised her hand to rip off her brooch and stabbed the needle into her arm. The sharp pain brought back some clarity.

Determined to possess her, Erick grinned. "Sweetie, you can't escape today. Just serve me well, and I will treat you right."

"Dream on!" she snapped, seizing the opportunity to rush to the door. She tried to unlock it, but the button didn't work.

Chapter 179