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    Her eyes widened, shock shing through her veins like lightning. Anger surged to the surface, and she pounded against his chest, struggling.


    “Mmph—!”


    But the instant she parted her lips to protest, he seized the opportunity, deepening the kiss without hesitation.


    She was no match for his strength. Not even close.


    He was insane. Completely, utterly insane!


    What did he take her for? Some possession to grab and kiss whenever he pleased?


    Back then, she had chased after him, foolishly clinging to a love that had never belonged to her. And that one was on her.


    But now?


    Now, she avoided him at every turn, yet he still did whatever he wanted!


    Rage burned through her, scorching her from the inside out. If she could not push him away, should she just—just bite him?!


    Just as she was about to sink her teeth into him, Eric suddenly pulled back.


    Then—his head lolled forward, resting against the crook of her neck.


    And he… did not move.


    What on earth was going on?


    Hadley froze, breath caught in her throat. “Eric?”


    No response.


    “Hey. What is wrong with you?”


    Still nothing. Hadley swallowed hard. Did he just… fall asleep? Hesitantly, she lifted a hand, attempting to nudge him off her, but he was too heavy.


    “Miss Hadley!”


    Thankfully, a voice cut through the silence at that moment. Sebastian emerged from the mansion, his expression one of mild concern. “Thank goodness, you finally returned. I was just about to go looking for you.”


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    “Sebastian!” Relief flooded Hadley’s voice as she gestured frantically. “Come help! I think he got drunk and fell asleep!”


    Sebastian approached the car and peered inside. “He is definitely asleep. We should get him inside. Allow me.”


    “Sorry to trouble you, Sebastian.”


    Sebastian waved a hand dismissively. “It is my job.”


    With practiced ease, he hoisted Eric up, half-carrying, half-dragging him toward the house.


    Hadley followed closely, hovering at Eric’s side just in case he stumbled. Thest thing she needed was someone ming her for it.


    Fortunately, they made it inside without incident.


    Just as she was about to turn and leave, a familiar figure stepped out of a nearby room.


    “Hadley!” N’s face brightened the moment she saw her.


    “N,” Hadley exined quickly, “I was just dropping Eric off. He had too much to drink.”


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