Chapter 2 Bring Me Away

• Roxana could not scream. She felt someone pressing a pill against her lips.
• She shut her lips tight, but the person was much stronger. In the end, she was forced to swallow the pill.
• "It's a strong drug. Enjoy." The person laughed mockingly before pushing her toward the panicked crowd.
• Roxana wore a pair of seven centimeters tall high heels. The push destabilized her and caused her to fall hard onto the floor.
• She lay on the floor in the darkness and soon felt her body heating up.
• Damn it! That drug is working!
• Clap!
• The lights suddenly came on again. Once everyone's eyes adjusted to the sudden brightness, they saw Roxana curled up in the middle of the deck and broke out in mocking laughter.
• Roxana knew she must have been an embarrassing sight.
• Her body broke out in cold sweat all over, and her slightly messy hair clung to her face. Moreover, she felt weak and did not even have the strength to stand up.
• She fought hard against the waves of heat gushing out from within her. Her body would not stop trembling.
• Her lower lip was pale from biting hard on it, but her eyes were bloodshot.
• She could not bear it much longer.
• Suddenly, a few men in black clothes appeared on the deck. They moved swiftly and opened a pathway among the crowd. These men seemed well-trained.
• Then, a man, who seemed to be their leader, appeared.
• He wore a well-tailored suit which made his figure appear tall and lean. There was a dazzling Patek Philippe watch on his wrist and a pair of emerald cufflinks on his shirt cuffs. These cufflinks were bought at an astounding sum from a recent auction. Thus, he was clearly a wealthy and prominent man.
• Many among the crowd gasped. They did not expect someone like Mr. Jacquin, a prominent businessman with connections to the underground, to attend this wedding.
• The man's unique scent filled her nostrils, acting like a catalyst and intensifying the effect of the drug.
• Her forehead was soon drenched with sweat, and her legs were trembling.
• She could barely control herself and felt an irresistible urge to embrace that man.
• "Come and embrace me if you wish. You don't have to hold back." The man's deep voice sounded in her ear. His words carried a hint of mockery.
• This voice… Roxana was astounded and looked up immediately. She forced herself to keep her eyes wide open as she said in disbelief, "It's you?"
• "Not bad. You still remember me." After saying that, his slender fingers began to undo the buttons one by one. His movements were unhurried and tantalizing.
• Roxana gritted her teeth. I knew he was up to no good!
• But I can't stay here now!
• I have no choice but to submit to him.
• "Bring me away."
• She wanted to say that, but only a whimper came out of her mouth. Still, the man looked at her firmly and understood what she meant.
• A few seconds later, the crowd saw Mr. Jacquin, a well-known clean freak, voluntarily remove his jacket and cover Roxana with it. Then, he effortlessly carried her in his arms and walked out of the door.
• "Roxana!"
• Elio squeezed himself through the crowd and clenched his fists as he looked at Roxana being carried in another man's arms.
• Damien Jacquin paused in his step and turned around with a sinister smile. "Congratulations on your marriage, Mr. Osborn. However, I believe you need to get your eyes checked. Let me know, and I can recommend the best ophthalmologists for you."
• He said those words out of indignance on Roxana's behalf.
• At the same time, he sensed Roxana's trembling worsen. She even bit his shoulder.
• Damien grunted and narrowed his eyes as he quickened his footsteps and left.
• …
• Once they left the crowd, Roxana suddenly grabbed his shirt collar and asked, "Why are you here?"