Chapter 223 Fight Fire With Fire
She wasn’t surprised that there were hidden cameras around Luminary Lounge.
But it was preposterous that Calista would take a video, where her face couldn’t even be seen, as evidence. Seeing there was no substantial evidence, Lily regained her confidence.
“I know you resent me, Calista. But do you think you can accuse me with such doubtful proof?”
She didn’t feign concern to ask what had happened because it was clear from the video itself.
It was true that Calista didn’t have any solid evidence. She wasn’t some superhero in some comic book. It
was hard for her to find proof since the culprit was well–prepared.
So, she pulled out the pill that Paul had given her, “Does this look familiar?”
Lily retorted, “Are you going to accuse me of something again if I said it is? Most Bills look alike; I took
one for a cold just yesterday.”
“What was the pill you gave Paul last night?”
“It’s just a cold pill. He said he had a headache, so I gave him one.”
They were at a standstill, and with the bar being so noisy, their conversation couldn’t be heard if one were
to take a video of it.
Calista smirked, offering the pill to her, “If that’s the case, eat this.”
Lily’s eyes
widened in shock, “Why should I? You can’t just take any medicine.”
“This is the one you gave Paul last night. Didn’t you say it was a cold pill?”
“The one I gave him was, but who knows if you’ve swapped it for something else,‘ she replied arrogantly, lifting her chin, “I don’t know what happened to you last night, but after I talked to Paul, I went home.
Check the surveillance if you must.
She glanced at Lucian. Although Lucian had said Calista was the one who called her here, he had been
watching silently from the sidelines.
Lily had thought that Lucian wouldn’t be so hard on her because of his relationship with her father. Now,
she wasn’t so sure.
“You say I did it. Do you have proof?”
That was directed more at Lucian than Calista. Calista chuckled as if she’d heard a joke.
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That’s the police’s job. Why would I need evidence? If I think the person in the video is you, then it’s you What I’m curious about is, how did you manage to bribe my roommate?”
If this went to the police, it might not even result in a charge due to insufficient evidence. Even if they found something, it was an attempted crime, which wouldn’t result in a long sentence
She was the type to fight fire with fire.
Lily staunchly denied, “I have no idea what you’re talking about. I don’t even know your roommates. How
could I bribe them?”
Calista turned to Lucian, “If Miss Scott doesn’t want to take it, you’ll have to give it to her. If you insist on
staying, you should be of some use.”
She originally intended to confront Lily alone, but Lucian insisted on staying. Left with no choice, she
allowed him to remain.
Lucian was the one who could deliver the most ruthless and painful blow to Lily. Lucian frowned.
Seeing his reaction, Lily felt a glimmer of hope, and she couldn’t help but feel wronged. She wouldn’t have
done this if he hadn’t been so cold to her lately.
When Lily was emotionally overwhelmed, Calista suddenly stood up and stuffed the pill into her mouth.
Shen wasn’t
expecting Lucian to do it; her words were merely to distract Lily and find an opportunity.
The pill dissolved in her mouth, tasting of orange soda. It was generally made to taste good. It would be hard to set someone up if it tasted bitter.
Stunned for a moment, Lily tried to spit out the medicine as soon as she came to her senses.
Calista covered her mouth and said, “Lily, let’s make a bet. No matter what happens to you tonight, we’ll
call this matter settled.”
Calista’s smile at this moment looked like a wicked witch to Lily.
She shook her head vigorously, trying to break free from her grasp. But the pill had dissolved. By the time she managed to free herself, she had already swallowed the contents of the pill.
“I hope you’re lucky tonight and meet a gentleman like Paul.”
Lucian didn’t touch her because he wasn’t interested. However, Paul managed to restrain himself even
when he was trying to pursue her.
She glanced at Lucian disdainfully and added, “Or maybe you’ll get what you wish for.”
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It was one thing to take the pill and another to be taken advantage of by someone you detested: Lily might be more than willing if Lucian were the one to sloup with her
Lily crouched down, retching, but couldn’t bring anything up Calista didn’t immediately have her taken to a guest room. She chose to watch the drug take offer
The effects of the drug set in quickly. Soon, Lily collapsed, her symptoms matching what had occurred the previous night.
Calista’s eyes darkened as she realized the timing matched the Interval between her last drink and onset of the symptoms in the restroom. Likely, that drink was the problem.
And that drink was served by Emma.
“How much did you pay Emma to drug me?”
Lily was beyond comprehending any words now. The excruciating pain had already groded her rationality. She writhed and tried to crawl towards Lucian.
Calista summoned two waiters. “Take her to room 701. Remember, don’t close the door.”
After Lily was dragged away, Calista turned to Lucian, whose face was already extremely dark, and said,
701, go up now, and you might still be in time. Otherwise, given her current state, she might just sleep with any man. You might have to wait for the next round if you’re late.”
