A startled servant witnessed one of her mistresses coughing up blood.
Immediately, Venn summoned someone to assist the helpless Arren. "Call the doctor!" she yelled, feigning panic. Only one servant knew it was Venn's trick, while the others didn't dare to think in that direction.Shortly after, Leon's personal doctor rushed into the greenhouse. "What's going on?" the doctor asked quickly, examining the patient's vital signs."She suddenly vomited blood and fainted," Venn said, having previously injected a hallucinogenic substance into Arren to blur her memory of the preceding events.The doctor appeared alarmed, finding signs of poisoning in Arren's body. "Move her to the room!" the doctor ordered the guards who had accompanied him.The guards quickly carried the unconscious young lady back to her room on the third floor. The doctor immediately provided the first aid he could, but unfortunately, there was no more effective way than extracting the poison through an oral method."How is it that if I did it, no one took preventive action afterward?" the doctor mumbled, confused. He tried to find a way out and then noticed some guards who might have immunity to poison."Have any of you tried the poison immunity method? This poison is deadly! Quickly answer!" the anxious doctor asked."Sorry, our comrade with immunity is on leave today because his wife is giving birth," one guard replied firmly. The doctor began to feel uneasy. What if he couldn't withstand the extracted poison? It wasn't just his life that was at risk but also Miss Arren's.In the midst of his confusion, Leon suddenly burst into Arren's room with hurried steps."What's going on? Why is everyone gathering in Arren's room?" Leon asked, curious. He had just returned from a routine inspection at one of the clubs near Lesea Island. The club had experienced a mysterious attack last night, and Leon had to intervene to find the root of the problem and make calculations to retaliate against the troublemakers."Sir, sorry, there's an urgent matter. Miss Arren has been poisoned, and the poison is deadly!" the doctor replied nervously, without knowing his way out."What poison?" Leon wanted to know."Dolalopa plant poison, very rare, odorless, and tasteless," the doctor answered, unable to hide his anxiety.Leon nodded seriously. "How to deal with it?""Only oral extraction can be done," the doctor quickly responded."Explain quickly in a way I can understand! Arren's lips are turning blue!" Leon insisted, approaching Arren, whose body was starting to feel cold."We have to remove the poison by extracting it from mouth to mouth, sir!" the doctor exclaimed, and Leon immediately carried out his instructions."Hauuph...." Leon's lips clung tightly to Arren's, sucking out all the poison that had spread in her body. The suction was so strong that an intense kissing sound could be heard.Leon, who had become accustomed to Arren's lips for several nights, didn't seem to mind doing it again with the beautiful girl.After a few moments, Leon released his lips from Arren's mouth. He could feel the weak heartbeat vibrations of Arren behind her lips, which had regained their color. Her previously labored breath began to stabilize, indicating that the poison extraction process had been successful."Doctor, will she be okay now?" Leon asked anxiously, gazing at Arren's pale face.The doctor took a relieved breath. "She's still in a weakened condition, but with the poison successfully removed, there's hope for her recovery. However, we must be vigilant because the side effects of the poison can last for some time."Leon nodded with relief. "Thank you, Doctor. Make sure she gets the best care!"The doctor nodded obediently. "I will return with more complete medications," said the doctor, then excused himself for a moment."Alright," Leon replied, then approached Arren and sat beside her."You have to be strong, Arren," Leon whispered gently. "I'm here with you, and I won't let anything happen to you," he continued, holding Arren's hand attentively.Several days passed, and Arren slowly began to recover. Leon stayed by her side all the time, providing the necessary support and care. Arren didn't fully remember the incident when she was poisoned, but she felt the warmth and love from Leon, who protected her.When Arren finally fully recovered, she began to sense signs that Leon was paying enough attention to her. However, she quickly dismissed the desire to place her heart on that cruel man. Arren only hoped that, someday, Leon would be willing to set her free and let Arren go home.In contrast to Arren's hopes, Leon had no intention of releasing his hold. Even if possible, Arren could merge with him at any time, like interconnected cells. Of course, that was impossible, but at the very least, Leon wouldn't let Arren escape from his reach.Leon felt heartbroken seeing Arren hurt by the poison over the past few days. He vowed to meticulously uncover the mastermind behind the poisoning that had harmed Arren. Leon would use all his resources and power to protect Arren and ensure her safety in the future."Search until you find! I won't hesitate to eliminate any culprit causing trouble in my residence!" Leon ordered his guards sharply. The guards began to devise strategies to find the person who dared to poison their master's beloved."Yes, Sir!"Please give gem 💎 to this story so It could rise higher. Thanks for reading !
The search process for the suspect became a heated topic in the mansion. Everyone appeared anxious and doubtful— who could have provoked their master to such an extent?"Idiots," muttered a servant passing by the master's office. After delivering two cups of tea to her mistress, the servant returned to the kitchen, where she should be. She then continued spreading gossip and rumors about the comprehensive search by the security team for the perpetrator of the poisoning of the master's new love.***"Could it be Miss Venn who did it?" asked Ford, Leon's newly joined aide, after completing a reconnaissance mission at the Napoli headquarters, Leon's business rival who had recently disturbed the peace of his club."Venn? Hmm..." Leon seemed to consider the possibility. For men, competition in the power domain might be common, but does the same apply to women?"I'll find out," said Leon seriously. Ford burst into laughter. "Oh God. What happened to this polar monster? Why do you seem so con
The guards tasked with Arren's safety asked her to come down from the tree. This situation could lead to punishment and even a reduction in their pay if their employer were to get injured."Calm down, I'm good at climbing," Arren responded confidently. She moved her feet slowly, climbing up one by one until she reached the end of the branch.At the end, there was a nest of sparrows missing one of its chicks."There, there, little bird," Arren said gently, placing the fallen bird back into its nest.Arren was about to descend the sturdy but slippery tree trunk when, unfortunately, she slipped."Aaaaaaakkkhh....."Arren slipped and nearly fell. Her leg could have been sprained, but luckily, someone caught her just in time. Arren was truly grateful. It seemed the guard assigned by Leon had a purpose after all."Who is saving whom?" Leon retorted, displeased because Arren was in danger once again. The guards exchanged worried glances, realizing they wouldn't be getting overtime pay that da
"Before that, explain first, why did you suddenly drag me into the warehouse?" Arren asked, bowing her head to hide the fear and embarrassment she felt.Leon raised an eyebrow, considering the question foolish from the girl who had captured his heart. "Are you foolish or just don't understand?" Leon retorted."What do you mean?""I already warned the guards to keep you safe. And what did I witness? You almost broke a bone!" scolded Leon while gripping Arren's frail arms."Aww...."Instantly, Leon released his grip as he knew Arren winced in pain. The girl's face looked pale and frightened."Sorry, I mean it. Don't endanger yourself! Understand?" Leon emphasized so that Arren would be more careful in the future."Okay, Master," Arren obediently replied. Somehow, Leon's behavior seemed different. He wasn't as arbitrary as before. What was this? Was Arren starting to melt toward him? Arren quickly slapped her face hard to snap out of the hallucination she created for herself."Just call m
"Your final task is to become the scapegoat. I will create a story to protect myself and blame you for the poisoning," Venn said with a threatening tone.Hillis knelt led with Venn not to trap her like that."Have mercy on me, Madam. I would never dare to lie like that." Hillis's tears flowed freely, and her body trembled irresistibly."You will take the responsibility, and I will ensure the safety of your family. It must be done!" Venn insisted without giving room for negotiation."Oh, God!" Hillis cried out in desperation.Hillis paled, feeling the weight of despair in her heart, but she knew there was no other option.Her family and her life are in Venn's hands. She could only follow her master's orders."Remember, Hillis," Venn added sharply. "If this plan succeeds, your family will have a better life. If it fails, you will face the consequences."Hillis nodded sadly, lowering her head. She felt an immense burden, but she had no choice.Venn looked at Hillis with satisfaction, know
"When will she regain consciousness?" Leon asked, his concern evident."She will regain consciousness soon, Sir. You don't need to worry. It's the same poison Miss Arren had before, and we have the antidote," the doctor reassured him."Alright, thank you for your assistance," Leon said, and he walked away. He had fulfilled his duties as the host towards his ward. Now, Leon needed to return to work.Venn was unaware that Leon's treatment of her was very different from how he had treated Arren when they were both on the brink of death. Only the doctor and the servants knew about it. If Venn had been conscious, she would have thrown a fit to gain her lover's lost affection.***"Leon, what's happening? Why is the mansion in such chaos?" Ford, who had just stepped out of the car, asked. He was carrying some newly designed alcoholic drinks for Leon's club testing.Leon's nightlife business required him to supply the best products to his clubs in the capital. He must ensure the best materia
Chapter 12 # The SecretArren held the girl's hand tightly and led her to sit in the nearest pavilion. She instructed a servant to prepare a warm tea to calm her."Please drink," Arren said gently as she offered her a cup of warm tea.The girl appeared trembling and accepted the cup with fear. A moment later, the cup slipped from her grasp.Crash!The cup shattered, startling Arren, and the guards returned to their positions near their master. However, with a hand gesture, Arren managed to send them away."I'm fine," she said firmly.Arren ordered his guards to keep their distance, creating a less intimidating space for the girl. She didn't want to make the situation more complicated.Arren refocused his attention on the mysterious girl who remained silent."Do you want to keep acting like this? How can I help you if you don't speak?" Arren began to press the girl, giving her a reassuring hand squeeze.He truly didn't know how else to persuade her to talk.The girl lowered her head and
Amid the police investigation deadlock, Ford and Leon felt the pressure. They knew that to uncover the truth behind the riot, they needed support from the critical witnesses among the guests."You know, right? Who doesn't know you, Boss? They're afraid of speaking out and getting caught by those two wild animals out there," Ford concluded about the guests' reluctance to speak.The guests certainly wanted to avoid adding more trouble to their lives. Leonard Connor, the most dangerous man in the capital, and his rival, Napoli Toredo, were equally terrifying.In this world, anyone in their right mind would consciously avoid connecting with dangerous men like Leonard Connor and Napoli Toredo. They knew that even the slightest involvement with these dangerous men could significantly risk their lives.Leonard Connor and Napoli Toredo could be called arch-nemeses, uncompromising enemies in the criminal world. Over time, their rivalry deepened, creating constant and inevitable conflicts.Many
CLANG!Another bullet whizzed past, but this time, it hit the staircase railing leading into the pool.Luckily, Arren managed to dodge it. She immediately ducked and crawled behind some rocks not far from the pool.Shouts from the guards alerted her to the sudden attack.Initially, Arren was still frozen after witnessing the girl she had been with suddenly collapse, bleeding heavily."Eleven o'clock!" one of the guards shouted, trying to identify the source of this sudden attack.Following his comrade's guidance, another guard rushed in that direction. Their footsteps echoed up to the rooftop directly facing the hill.BANG!A return shot was fired toward the hill after a guard spotted a suspicious figure.Some of the guards headed toward the base of the hill. They are going to catch the attacker directly.Tensions dominated that tragic night, and Arren seemed to vanish from the rocks. She briefly sought refuge there before being secretly evacuated by the guards."Oh, dear... the girl i