Chapter 540: He Was Drugged
Joy Chaucer was beyond excited and urged the doctor to bring the medication quickly. To ensure Terrence would take it without suspicion, she had the doctor deliver it. It was time for Terrence’s regular medication, so she mixed the aphrodisiac with his usual pills. This was a clear exploitation of his blindness. Terrence, unable to see and accustomed to daily medication, had no reason to suspect anything.
Outside the door, Joy Chaucer waited anxiously. After seeing the doctor enter and then leave the room, she whispered, “How did it go?”
“He took them all,” replied the doctor.
Unable to contain her excitement, Joy asked, “How long until they take effect?”
The doctor held up five fingers. “It should work within five minutes at most.”
Joy laughed, “Everyone, go to the first floor. Without my order, no one is allowed upstairs.”
The doctor, understanding the situation, replied, “Yes, Miss Chaucer.”
Everyone retreated to the first floor. Joy Chaucer thought about changing into something cooler and more seductive but then remembered that Terrence couldn’t see and decided it wasn’t worth the effort.
Meanwhile, Meredith had just exited the freeway. Contacting the police who were tracking Joy, she found out they had lost sight of her. As the police doubled back, Joy Chaucer had already disappeared, and the rural roads with their many forks made her harder to locate. With dusk setting in, even if Joy Chaucer’s car was parked somewhere, spotting it was nearly impossible. Most houses in the countryside had small garages where cars could be hidden away.
Regardless of the situation, Meredith felt compelled to visit the area. Since there were multiple routes, the police took one, and she took another. The narrow country roads prevented her from driving fast, and she felt increasingly anxious.
“Azure,” Meredith said, “Joy Chaucer being out here late at night is unsettling. Nighttime always brings out certain desires.”
Azure understood and remarked, “Even if Terrence was taken away, he’s hurt. You said Liu Shijie was badly injured and confined to a hospital bed. If Terrence is injured, what can Joy Chaucer really do?”
Meredith replied, “As long as a man can still be strong, there’s much he can do. Making love doesn’t necessarily require the man to take action, and someone like Joy Chaucer… I believe she’s capable of anything.”© NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.
Azure was momentarily speechless.
If it weren’t for the gravity of the situation, Azure would have laughed. Seeing Azure’s reaction, Meredith said, “Go ahead and laugh.”
Azure looked at Meredith, about to speak, then stopped and said, “Are your worries really unnecessary?”
Meredith was not concerned about how severely Terrence was injured or whether he was with Joy Chaucer; she was more worried about whether Terrence could maintain his chastity. The serious and tense situation had taken on an almost comedic tone with Meredith’s comments. As Meredith drove, she said, “I do hope my worries are unfounded.”
Azure added, “Terrence wouldn’t do anything with Joy Chaucer unless someone else enticed him.”
“And what if Joy uses drugs?” Meredith asked.
Azure paused again, “…”
Curious, Azure asked, “What if, just if, Terrence really was raped by Joy Chaucer?”
Meredith responded, “Don’t ask me. I definitely don’t want any ‘ifs.'”
Azure decided not to pursue the question further. It was indeed difficult to answer.
Back with Terrence, the drug had taken effect. He felt a burning heat throughout his body, a strong surge of desire indicating he had been drugged. He realized he had once again been deceived by a woman, a fact that would be embarrassing if known.
Hurriedly, Terrence got up and hobbled toward the bathroom to splash cold water on himself to mitigate the drug’s effect.
“What’s wrong with you? Are you sick or feverish?” Joy Chaucer entered pretending to be concerned and reached out to help Terrence.
Her touch repulsed Terrence, making him physically nauseous.
“Get away,” Terrence pushed her away, struggling to control his temper. “Did you drug me?”
“What drugs? I’ll ask the doctor if you were given the wrong medication,” Joy Chaucer denied outright. “You’re so hot, let me help you take off your clothes.”
As she spoke, Joy Chaucer began to unbutton his shirt.