A sudden surge of warmth enveloped her, coupled with an unsettling urge.
Gasping for air, Karina gripped the sink and stared at her reflection in the mirror.
Her eyes seemed to narrow, her face flushed.
She looked Like a woman ripe for romance.
Though sheâd never had intimate encounters, her years in the entertainment world had taught her a few things.
She knew about the tricks some men used, lacing drinks with substances to induce arousal, especially targeting unsuspecting actresses.
She knew it all too well.
She wasnât as naive as those women that fell victim to these tricks where they would suddenly become too confident after taking a few sips.
Had Donn set her up?
Sheâd been careful.
Sheâd watched the waiter open a new bottle of wine, and even made Donn take the first sip just to be extra sure he hadnât tampered with it.
So why did she feel this way?
Karinaâs head spun.
Heat pulsed through her.
Gritting her teeth, she pinched her thigh hard to ground herself.
First things first, she had to get out of here.
The sharp sting kept her mind clear enough.
Taking a shallow breath as if mustering courage, she opened the bathroom door and stepped out.
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âMr.
Boyd, I apologize for the delay.
A friend just called, saying heâs arrived to meet me.
I need to go out and guide him in.
â
Whether or not Donn had tampered with the wine, Karina needed to make it clear that someone was coming to meet her, so he couldnât try anything.
At this moment, Donnâs face flushed an unnatural shade of red, and his hazy eyes fixed on Karina.
Clearly, he was as affected as she was.
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As Karina briskly moved towards the door of the private room, he caught up to her and enveloped her in his arms.
âKarina, you smell intoxicating.
Donât you crave a man right now?â
Ignoring her revulsion, he moved to kiss her.
Karina dodged his advance and wanted to push him away.
But inhaling his breath triggered an involuntary groan.