Shortly after, Zhane entered a private room and carefully ced Hera on the bed. A nurse was already waiting for them, the IV drip and necessary equipment set up and ready. As the nurse approached Hera with the needle for the IV drip, Zhane raised his hand to halt her, silently gesturing toward the door. Understanding his signal, the nurse quietly exited the room, ensuring to close the door behind her. However, she remained nearby, positioned by the door, ready to assist Zhane with his call.
Taking control, Zhane retrieved the needle, his touch delicate as he rubbed Hera’s arm with alcohol to sterilize the area. With practiced precision and gentle finesse, he inserted the needle, causing Hera minimal difort. Swiftly, Zhane adjusted the IV drip beside her. But he didn’t stop there; meticulously, he prepared another site on Hera’s arm. Securing her arm with a band, he carefully located a vein before selecting an empty syringe from the stainless-steel table wheeled in by the nurse. With steady hands, Zhane collected a sample of Hera’s blood before setting aside the syringe.
Zhane meticulously checked Hera’s vital signs, including her temperature, eyes, and heartbeat, ensuring her well-being matched her ims. Meanwhile, Leo likely underwent a more intensive examination, beyond a simple IV drip, given the circumstances. However, Zhane’s attention remained focused on Hera. As a doctor, he possessed a keen eye for detail, which led him to notice hickeys on Hera’s neck and corbone, along with her swollen lips. His brows furrowed in concern and displeasure, his thoughts a mystery even to Dave.
Clearly displeased by Hera’s condition, Zhane’s expression tightened with concern. He recognized the telltale signs and suspected the culprit responsible for her current state. "What happened? You can tell me. I might be able to help," he offered, his voice firm yet imbued with a reassuring confidence that exuded a sense of trust andfort.
Hera nodded timidly, acutely aware that both Zhane and Dave had likely noticed the marks on her body, evidence of her intimate encounter with Leo. Feeling a flush of embarrassment akin to being caught red-handed and in apromising situation, she suppressed these thoughts and began recounting the events that had led to her current state to Zhane.
"As we were having lunch at the Dragon Pce Hotel, everything seemed fine initially," Hera recounted. "But then Leo began acting strangely midway through the meal, prompting Dave to suspect he had been drugged, again. Since I always carry an anaphrodisiac with me, I asked Dave to investigate while I prepared to administer the antidote to Leo, simr to what we’ve done before. However, we were taken aback by the intensity of the aphrodisiac’s effects this time, far stronger than what Leo had experienced at the auction," she exined.
"And then?" Zhane inquired, his eyebrows raised in anticipation. Though he had an inkling of what might have transpired next, he grappled with mixed emotions. As a doctor, he understood the inevitability of such situations, yet beneath his professional facade simmered a profound anger towards whoever orchestrated the events leading up to Hera’s distress.
As Zhane pressed for further details, Hera felt her cheeks flush with heat. "We discovered that the aphrodisiac was liquid-based and had been smeared on the rim of Leo’s ss. Its potency was such that the moment Leo took a sip of wine, he experienced almost immediate difort," she exined.
Seeing that Zhane was still waiting for her to continue and Dave was also paying close attention to what Hera was saying because what transpired next was when he was absent, he was eager to know but at the same time, afraid to hear what Hera would say.
Feeling the weight of the moment, Hera gathered her resolve. "And then... Leo kissed me," she admitted, her voice steady despite the turmoil within. Hera knew it was crucial to convey her thoughts and the truth clearly, ensuring that not all me fell solely on Leo. After all, their actions were at least partially consensual under the influence of the aphrodisiac. "Initially, I was stunned," she continued, "but as time passed, I found myself reciprocating the kiss. The heat gradually consumed me."