Chapter 210 The Target
Leo’s usually silent demeanor transformed as he locked eyes with Hera, a fierce intensity burning in his gaze. Hera, retrieving the pill bottle from her bag, found her hand trembling involuntarily under his penetrating stare. She felt as though she were being scrutinized by a predator, poised to pounce and consume her at any moment.
Despite her nerves, Hera opened the pill bottle. "Hera..." Leo’s voice, laced with intimacy, reached her ears, intensifying her insecurity. His penetrating gaze added to her unease, causing her stomach to churn incessantly. This level of nervousness was unprecedented for Hera; even when she first encountered Leo in similar circumstances, she hadn’t reacted so strongly.
Leo’s hoarse voice almost croaked pitifully as he tried to convey his discomfort to Hera. "I don’t feel good." Despite his efforts, he couldn’t ignore the growing hardness in his shaft, which seemed to intensify with each passing moment, even though his mind wasn’t dwelling on anything indecent. Initially, he attributed it to inappropriate thoughts, dismissing the possibility of being drugged.
Leo’s confidence in the security measures of the Dragon Palace Hotel and the integrity of its staff initially led him to dismiss any concerns about being drugged. After Dave raised the alarm and Leo felt the growing warmth around his navel, reminiscent of his encounter with Hera at the auction house, he realized that Dave’s suspicion was warranted. Despite this realization, both Dave and Hera appeared unaffected. Unlike the esteemed young minister, Leo was now recognized simply as a manager in the Hendrix Corporation, lacking the same prominence as Dave, so, it would be impossible for him to be the target this time.
Leo deduced that the unfolding events weren’t targeted at him, but rather at the young minister in their group. Hera also considered this possibility, recalling Athena’s prior warning that Dave would likely be the initial target of drugging and potentially becoming involved with the female lead. However, Athena’s information had been somewhat ambiguous, leaving Hera uncertain about the specifics of the situation. She had only taken basic precautions, giving Dave a bottle of anaphrodisiac and a warning as a preventive measure, as she lacked precise details about the timing and location of the potential incident.
Dave’s adherence to Hera’s advice paid off, as he always carried the bottle of pills with him, providing an additional layer of protection. His cautiousness was commendable, and Hera felt relieved that he had followed her guidance. However, the unexpected twist was that it wasn’t Dave who was drugged, but Leo instead.
Hera couldn’t shake off the guilt of involving Leo in the mess; she never imagined that their closeness would lead to this outcome. Her thoughts were interrupted by a warm, moist sensation touching her palm, swiftly moving to her lips. Initially a gentle peck, it escalated into a series of feather-light kisses, with Leo gradually intensifying his actions, softly sucking on her lips.