Rebirth of a Flopped Actress: Career First, Love Second

Chapter 195: An Entire Bottle

“What kind of drug did they use?” Olivia asked, momentarily confused.

Alexander narrowed his eyes. If he had even a shred of strength left, he would have strangled this curious girl on the spot.

“What do you think?”

Olivia fell silent. Fine, I’ll pretend I didn’t ask. No wonder his condition seems familiar; it’s that kind of drug. She had no desire to get overly involved with him, but looking at his current state, Olivia knew someone had set a trap for him. It was clear they had drugged him, arranged for a woman to meet him, and planned to stir up a scandal.

Olivia didn’t doubt for a second that if she left Alexander there, his attackers would return in no time, drag him back inside, and carry out their plan.

“Unbelievable… Why me?” Olivia sighed, resigned. Fine, I’ll just treat him as a stranger in need.

She hoisted the utterly weakened Alexander and dragged him to her room. The drug’s effects were steadily eroding his consciousness. This concoction was far stronger than the one Olivia had used on him before.

Once inside, Olivia dumped Alexander onto the bed. Watching his increasingly muddled state, she pulled out her phone and called Henry. To her surprise, Henry, who was usually glued to Alexander’s side, had his phone turned off. She was about to call Vance when a tall shadow suddenly loomed behind her.

Startled, Olivia turned her head, only to find herself trapped as Alexander’s arms braced on either side of her, pinning her against the wall.

His deep eyes, dark as midnight, shimmered with a hint of hazy desire. They locked onto Olivia like a predator eyeing its prey, radiating a primal, possessive hunger. His muddled mind swirled with her familiar scent, anchoring him amidst his chaos. Lowering his head, Alexander buried his face in the curve of Olivia’s neck, inhaling deeply, as if her presence alone could quell his restlessness.

“Why did you join the entertainment industry?” he rasped, his voice hoarse and rough.

The warmth of his breath grazed Olivia’s neck, sending an uncomfortable tingle down her spine.

“Calm down and back off!” Olivia tried to push him away, alarmed by his state. She knew Alexander had been drugged before, and she had used a hefty dose. Yet even then, he managed to remain somewhat lucid. This time, those bastards had practically emptied an entire bottle into him!

“Why did you join the entertainment industry?” Alexander ignored her protest, inching even closer.

“Because the money’s good,” Olivia blurted out.

Alexander slowly raised his head, his brows lifting slightly. “Are you short on money?”

Olivia was speechless. Obviously! Isn’t it your contract with the ten-billion-dollar penalty clause? Even though his consciousness was shaky, Olivia didn’t dare explain her reasons. What if he remembers tomorrow and uses it against me?

“Is money really that important to you?” Alexander asked softly.

Olivia had no interest in answering. Just as she was about to shove him away, she froze. In an instant, Alexander swept her into his arms.

“Hey! What are you doing?” Olivia exclaimed, stunned.

Without a word, Alexander carried her to the bed.