Chapter 19 - The Poisoned Champagne
Suddenly, Maya felt a wave of intense dizziness wash over her as her vision began to blur rapidly.
She clutched Liam's arm, her knuckles turning white as her knees buckled beneath her silk gown.
"Liam... the water..." Maya gasped, realizing her glass had been spiked before they even reached the pool.
Liam caught her in his arms, his heart pounding with raw, terrifying panic as Victor took a step back.
"A subtle nerve agent, Mr. Harrison," Victor murmured, adjusting his silk tie with complete composure.
"She has about twenty minutes before her respiratory system completely shuts down," Victor revealed casually.
"Give me the Cayman drive, and I will hand over the antidote vial in my coat pocket," Victor offered smoothly.
Liam looked down at Maya's pale face, seeing her breathing turn shallow and ragged in his arms.
"You monster," Liam growled, his dark eyes burning with an explosive, lethal rage.
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Without hesitation, Liam lunged forward, slamming his fist directly into Victor's jaw with shattering force.
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