Chapter 476

Someone knocked at the door. It was a waiter carrying a tray with two glasses of aura water, designed to replenish energy.

“Sir, Miss, the fighter jet experience can be quite draining. To prevent any discomfort when you leave, I highly recommend drinking the aura water,” the waiter said, offering one glass to Shermaine.

Shermaine’s limbs felt weak as she leaned against Joshua. “Mr. York, feed it to me.” Whenever she had Joshua around, her lazy streak became particularly pronounced.

“Do you have a straw?” Joshua asked.

“Yes, sir.” The waiter left and returned with a straw in the glass.

Joshua held the aura water while Shermaine sipped slowly through the straw. She took a few sips before releasing it.

“You drink some too,” she said.

Joshua shook his head. “I’m fine, no rush. Sheary, finish your aura water first. Then we’ll go dance for a bit before heading back, okay?”

Shermaine nodded.

Joshua truly didn’t seem to need the aura water. He looked perfectly composed and energetic.

Perhaps because Joshua was beside her, Shermaine didn’t notice the flash of nervousness and unease in the waiter’s eyes.

Joshua didn’t look at the waiter. Instead, he said, “Put it down and leave.”

The waiter hesitated.

Joshua picked up the glass of water and took a sip.

Only then did the waiter respond, “Yes, sir. Have a pleasant evening.” He turned and left immediately.

The aura water worked fast. Within minutes, Shermaine felt her body’s vitality returning. Her mental energy recovered too, and the drowsiness that had been creeping in vanished completely.

After taking just one sip, Joshua set down the aura water and focused on helping Shermaine drink hers.

She finished the entire glass.

“Is that enough?” Joshua asked.

Shermaine nodded. “What about yours? Why aren’t you drinking?”

“I don’t really need it.” Without changing his expression, Joshua poured the remaining aura water from his glass into the trash. “Let’s go.”

Seeing this, Shermaine narrowed her eyes as realization dawned. “There was something in the glass?”

“Probably.” Of course, only Joshua’s glass had been tampered with. Shermaine’s was clean.

Her face instantly paled. “You already took a sip!”

“Just one sip. It won’t affect me at all.” Joshua’s constitution was somewhat different from normal people. His recovery ability was exceptional, and something like this couldn’t harm him.

Shermaine quickly checked Joshua’s condition, taking his pulse to confirm there were no signs of poisoning. Only then did she relax.

Then Shermaine and Joshua walked out hand in hand.

The waiter came in and saw Joshua’s glass empty of aura water. Assuming he’d drunk it all, the waiter took the glass away without checking.

The ballroom had filled up considerably since Shermaine and Joshua had arrived. People were everywhere, creating a sea of formal wear and glittering jewelry.

Shermaine and Joshua made their way toward the dance floor, fingers intertwined.

Just then, a woman approached from the opposite direction and stepped on Joshua’s shoe. As she stumbled, the red wine in her hand splashed toward him.

Joshua dodged back, but the wine still splattered across his suit.

“I’m so sorry, sir! Are you alright?” The woman apologized.

Joshua accepted her apology but didn’t take the tissues she offered.

The woman awkwardly pulled her hand back but didn’t leave. She stood there, trying to figure out how to complete her employer’s task of separating the couple.

Shermaine raised an eyebrow but said nothing.

“Sheary, I need to go to the restroom,” Joshua said.

The woman’s eyes lit up. If he left, her task would be complete.

“Go ahead, I’ll wait here for you. Don’t be long,” Shermaine replied.

Joshua leaned down and kissed her. “I won’t.” He was curious to see what Simon had planned by spiking his aura water.