Holding the pill tightly in her hand, Ashlyn managed a forced smile and shook her head.
“I’m fine, just feeling a little dizzy. I think I need to rest for a bit.”
Katelyn didn’t press Ashlyn for details. She assisted Ashlyn to her feet.
“Alright, come with me.”
The hotel hosting the event had rooms reserved for their use, thanks to Galen’s exclusive bookings. Katelyn guided Ashlyn into one of the guest rooms and gently closed the door behind them.
Ashlyn settled onto the sofa, looked up at Katelyn, and, her voice tinged with worry, asked, “Is it safe in here?”
Katelyn immediately grasped the depth of Ashlyn’s concern. She let go of Ashlyn’s hand and carefully inspected the room to ensure there were no hidden surveillance or recording devices. Once satisfied, she reassured Ashlyn, saying, “It’s safe now.”
Relieved, Ashlyn opened her hand to show Katelyn the pill.
Katelyn stared in surprise and asked, “What is this?”
She then recognized it as a potent aphrodisiac—dangerous without immediate intervention.
Why would Ashlyn possess such a dangerous pill?
Katelyn’s thoughts raced with potential scenarios.
Ashlyn handed the pill to Katelyn and blurted out, “Sophia is watching me closely.”
Hearing this, Katelyn was startled. Though she had her suspicions, hearing it directly from Ashlyn was unexpected. Given the poison that once threatened Ashlyn’s health, it was clear that Sophia was using Ashlyn.
In the face of this situation, Ashlyn chose transparency. This revelation touched Katelyn deeply.
Moved by Ashlyn’s trust, Katelyn quickly covered Ashlyn’s mouth to prevent her from saying more.
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“I understand everything. There’s no need to explain further. Just focus on staying safe, and I’ll handle everything else.”
Ashlyn was profoundly taken aback.
Katelyn had been aware all this time. Did Katelyn know about her ill intentions during the jewelry competition?
A wave of relief washed over Ashlyn for having confided in Katelyn. The thought of what might have happened if she had accidentally hurt Katelyn was too dreadful to contemplate.
Ashlyn trembled at the notion. It was clear why Sophia had been cautious around Katelyn. Katelyn was capable. Luckily, Ashlyn had never set herself against her.
Before Ashlyn could articulate her thoughts, Katelyn added, “I’ve already neutralized the poison in your system, so there’s no need for concern. She can’t hurt you any longer.”
Ashlyn was even more astonished. The day before, after collapsing from the poison and being rushed to the hospital, she had thought the doctors had only managed her symptoms. She hadn’t realized that the poison had been completely eliminated.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Ashlyn embraced Katelyn, her voice filled with heartfelt thanks.
“Thank you.”
Their acquaintance hadn’t been long, yet Katelyn had looked after her with such care, despite the uncertainties surrounding her true nature. Katelyn gently rubbed her back and said softly, “Don’t worry. If anything else happens, just come straight to me.”
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