Chapter 94 The Drug Takes Effect: "You're Drunk, Let Me Accompany You to Your Room"

The Drug Takes Effect: "You're Drunk, Let Me Accompany You to Your Room"

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"I can't talk freely," Elijah said urgently. "Come down quickly."

voiced with urgency. "Please, come quickly."The call abruptly ended, andleaving Xena hadwith no doubts about what had happened—theroom for doubt. The drug must havehad evidently taken effect! She grabbedhastily clutched her room key, her hand grippingtightening around the phone even tighter with excitement.

Surely in a grip fueled by anticipation.Louis must be feelingexperiencing the effectsdrug's influence by now, butthough it seemed muchto have occurred far sooner than she had plannedanticipated. She had expectedpredicted a two-hour window for the drug to take two hours to work, but its magic, yet here was Elijah calling , reaching out to her barely half an hour thirty minutes later. Xena was a whirlwind of emotions, both nervous and excited.

She was nervousexhilarated.Her nerves were tingling with apprehension because Louis's gathering hadn't ended yetwas still in progress, and she hoped there wouldn't be anywas fervently hoping for no unforeseen complications. ButYet, she was also thrilled at the prospect of her plan goingunfolding: the imminent possibility of her and Louis being together.If everything proceeded as she envisioned and they evolved into action: soon she and Louis would be together.

If things went as she hoped and they became a de facto married couple, there was no way Louis would not supportundoubtedly stand by her. And if luck was onIf fortune favored her side, she might even have the chance of getting pregnant, increasingopportunity to conceive, thereby enhancing her leverage. After all, Paige was not pregnantwith child, and if Xena was, thenwere to be, she would be carrying the fourth generation of the Carnegie family—how could the family patriach Bradley not be overjoyed at the . The thought of four generations under one roof?

With these would surely fill the family patriarch, Bradley, with joy.Engrossed in these thoughts, Xena almost floated with joy felt a surge of elation as she descended in the elevator to the club.However, as she rode the elevator down to the club.

But when the elevator doors openedparted, her mood fellplummeted. Eli was waiting for herstationed by the doors.

, awaiting her arrival.Xena's brows furrowedknitted together in confusion. "Eli, whatwhy are you doing here? I askedinstructed you to keep watchvigil outside theLouis's private room for Louis. If you're here, who's keeping an eye onmonitoring him?"

Eli glancedcast a quick glance around, notingmindful of the passersby, and leaned in to whisper something ininto Xena's ear.

The color drained from Xena's face visibly.
Afterwardturned ashen.Subsequently, Xena hastily madehurriedly navigated her way towards Louis's room.

Elijah followed closetrailed closely behind her. He knewwas aware that taking down LouisLouis's downfall would also benefit be advantageous to him, soand he absolutely couldwas determined not allow someoneto let anyone else to swoop in and take advantage ofseize the situation.

opportunity.Even if Xena's attempt were to failfalter this time, she could always look forseek another opportunity. Butchance. However, if someone else filledwere to fill the gap, thatvoid, it would bepose a troublesome issue.

You see, upstairssignificant problem.Upstairs in the club, Louis had a private room bookedreserved for the long terman extended period, making things veryit incredibly convenient with the drug's effects about to takeon the verge of taking hold.

Xena walked all the made her way to the door of the private room where Louis was ensconced, turned to Elijah, and askedinquired, "Are you surecertain the person has already gone in?"

entered?"Elijah nodded seriously.

Xena frowned, clenchingsolemnly.Xena's frown deepened, her teeth clenched, "What is Mr. Wren playing at, bringing his sister to a men's gathering? Is Isadora Wren trying to becomeattempting to establish herself as a social butterfly among the Northwind men?"

Elijah quickly suppressedswiftly curbed Xena's rising anger, "Don't lose itmounting fury, "Maintain your composure out here, think of something fast.devise a plan swiftly. Louis has ingestedconsumed that drink almostnearly an hour ago, the drug is about to kick intake effect. When it does, he might not even recognize ifdiscern whether the person in front ofwoman before him is Isadora or you."

The fire inside Xena felt like it was abouta surge of anger threatening to burst forthexplode from the top ofwithin her head on hearingat this.

revelation.Under the drug's effectinfluence, a man is left with onlyreduced to his animalprimal instincts, not caring whichindifferent to the woman is in front ofbefore him. Whether she is a beauty or not, they're justmerely a means to an end.

Standing at the doorwaythreshold, after a brief thoughtmoment's contemplation, Xena reached forout to knock on the door to knock but was quicklyswiftly pulled back by Elijah.

"Do you planintend to just barge in? You've been here twice in onewithin an hour, and the people inside aren'tare not fools. Even if you succeed tonight, have you considered what do you think Louis will think when he wakes upawakens tomorrow morning?"

Xena becamegrew agitated, "What else is there to do?can be done? If it were any other time, Elijah wouldn't givespare Isadora a second glance. But under these circumstances, with her and her brother both insidepresent, the Wren family has long showndisplayed their ambitionambitions for marriagemarital alliances. I'm always on guard against her, especially now. It doesn't matter ifRegardless of whether Elijah wakes up suspicious tomorrow, it's still better than preferable to letting Isadora intercept and snagseize the opportunity."

Unable to holdrestrain herself back, Xena pushed the door open, with Elijah unablepowerless to stop her.

The moment the door to the private room swung open, the sounds of laughter and conversation spilledflooded out.

Isadora's voice was particularly loudprominent, and as Xena's gaze fell inside, she saw Isadora sittingseated next to Kieran Wren and verydangerously close to Louis.

Isadora's high-slit dress was positionedangled towards Louis, revealing a largegenerous expanse of her fair thigh.

Upon seeingwitnessing this, Xena felt her blood rushsurge straight to her head.

She wasn't making a movemade no attempt to pave the wayclear a path for Isadora.

As theThe private roomroom's door swung open, abruptly silencing the laughter inside came to an abrupt halt, and all eyes turned toward Xena's direction.

Even though Xena was anxious on the inside, she within. All eyes swiveled to focus on the newcomer, Xena.Despite the anxiety gnawing at her insides, Xena maintained her cool exterioran outward appearance of calm as she madenavigated her way towardtowards Isadora.

"Isadora, there you are! What's up,Have you been hiding from the booze?" Xena asked withalcohol?" Xena's voice rang out, a smile playing on her facelips. Without giving Isadorawaiting for a chance to respondresponse, she reached for Isadora's hand and addressed the others, "Folks, I'll be borrowingroom, "Everyone, I need to borrow Isadora for a bit;moment; please, continue as you guys carry on."

were."With an air of finesse, Xena dissolvedmanaged to diffuse the potential crisis of her unexpected return to the room, which mightcould have arousedsparked, potentially arousing Louis' suspicions, and. Successfully, she successfully led guided Isadora out of the room.

As Xena was pulling Isadoraled her away, Isadora shotcast a pleading look towarddesperate glance towards Kieran, silently begging for help.

Butassistance.However, Kieran, noticingaware of Louis' expressionwatchful gaze, chose not to speak up and keepremain silent, allowing his sister there.to be led away. After all, they were all inpart of the same social circles, relyingcircle, dependent on partnerships, andalliances, with the Hawke Corporation wasat the leading forcehelm. In recent years, they'dthey had all deferredyielded to LouisLouis' influence, so it wouldn't be rightwise to make their allegiance too obvious.

Besides, rumors apparent.Furthermore, whispers of an impending engagement between Louis and Xena were circulating that Louis and Xena were close to getting engaged.

.Once outside the room, Isadora shook offwrenched her hand free from Xena's hand,grasp. "I thought you had left already left? Why are you still here?"

Xena justmerely laughed, in response. "Isadora, don't think I don't know what you're up to.I'm oblivious to your little games. Remember your place and thenbefore you consider if you're in any position to compete withchallenging me."

Saying thisWith these words, Xena slightlycasually loosened her jacket, revealing a hintglimpse of black lace lingerie that was, undeniably sexy.

seductive.Isadora's pupils shrankeyes narrowed at the sight. Everyone knew aboutwas aware of the standing hotel room reservation Louis had held for a hotel room upstairs at the club. Earlier in, during the girls' get-togethergathering, Xena had leftexcused herself early feigning, citing an emergency, but now. Yet, here she was, pulling Isadora out ofaway from Louis' room.

Isadora naturally started to think about The thought of Xena and Louis possibly having a rendezvousmeeting upstairs.

Seeing began to gnaw at Isadora.Taking in Xena's freshly showered appearance, Isadora retorted stubbornly quipped, "I was just stoppingdropping by to say hi tosee my brother. You're really the one with the twisted for thinking otherwisemind, Xena."

After her retortWith that, Isadora turned on her heel and walked away, only relaxingallowing herself to relax once she had her back to Xena was out of sight. If she'dshe had known Xena was still around, she wouldn't have been so eager to go there.

But she was alreadyvisit.Now, out of the room, yet now she worriedfound herself worrying about thatthe glass of wine she had handedgiven to Louis...

Isadora clenchedgritted her teeth in frustration,. "Xena, you winyou've won tonight, you cunning woman!"
No sooner had Isadora had just left, anddeparted than Xena had just begun to breathebreathed a sigh of relief when, . However, upon turning around, she saw was met with the sight of Elijah supporting a stumbling Louis as he approached.

.Instantly, Xena immediately realized that the drug was indeed taking effect.

She hurriedrushed over to them in just a few steps.

swift strides.Taking Louis from Elijah's handsElijah, Xena's voice was as soothing as water.soothing as a lullaby. She whispered into Louis's ear, “Elijah, you’ve had too much to drink. Let me take you to your room.”