Chapter 160

Frederick couldn't help but wonder how much Scarlett liked the color red, as even her two most intimate pieces of clothing were red.

He then vigorously shook his head, casting aside his messy thoughts. He decided first to address Scarlett's poisoning.

He returned to the waterbed.

Feeling Frederick's return, Scarlett clung to him desperately as if she were someone parched in the desert suddenly encountering an oasis.

She wrapped her arms tightly around Frederick's neck and clung to his waist as if fearing he would leave.

Frederick gently took Scarlett's right hand, checking her pulse. It confirmed his suspicions; the weakening agent was present, though its effects were masked by the potent aphrodisiac, the Sultry Sizzle.

He swiftly retrieved his silver needles, preparing to first neutralize the toxin from the weakening agent.

It was insidious and could cause significant harm if left untreated, especially for someone with martial arts skills. Once that was neutralized, he could f