Chapter 22

Chapter 22 Saved by Him

It was lively in the banquet hall, and Pansy could sense that Celia wasn’t enjoying the occasion. Seeing that she was leaving, she sent an elder from the Stuart Family to approach Celia, holding a glass of wine.

“Do you remember me, Celia? I’m your father’s cousin.

Celia had little contact with relatives on her father’s side, but since she was an elder, the young woman greeted her with a smile and said, “Hello.”

“We met when you were little, and you’re all grown up now. Come, have a drink with me.” The woman turned and took a glass of red wine from the tray and handed it to Celia.

Unguarded and unaware that there was something in the randomly offered glass of wine, Celia raised her glass and clinked it with her aunt.

“Come on. I’ve finished mine. Can you do me a favor and finish yours too?” Celia’s aunt requested..

There was only half a glass of red wine left in hers, so Celia finished it without thinking. “You’ve grown into such a beautiful girl,” said the woman, patting Celia happily before she walked away.

Meanwhile, she exchanged glances with Pansy, who nodded in response, happy that the woman had accomplished what she had instructed her to do.

In the crowd not far away, Michael was secretly delighted. The girl has taken the bait. Soon, I’ll be able to take her upstairs to enjoy myself. Plus, no one can accuse me of anything later if I say I was merely helping her upstairs. Instead, she threw herself at me!

Celia genuinely wanted to leave now. She felt thirsty just then, so she asked the server for a glass of water. She took several sips, yet she still felt inexplicably warm.

On the other hand, Michael had been secretly observing Celia from across the room. When he saw her porcelain-white face turning slightly flushed, he knew the drug had taken effect.

Celia wanted to step outside for some fresh air. However, she felt lightheaded when she got up. She wasn’t sure if it was due to the glass of wine she had earlier or something else, but she felt woozy.

Just then, Pansy’s female assistant appeared and supported Celia. She said, “Miss Stuart, are you okay? What’s wrong? Shall I help you to rest for a while?”

Celia nodded, thinking the assistant was just being nice. “Yes, I’d like someplace to rest.”

With that, the assistant supported Celia as they left the banquet hall, and when they reached the elevator, Michael appeared.

“Miss Stuart, I can’t accompany you upstairs. Please let Mr. Yoder take you up,” the assistant said to Celia at

once.

As soon as the assistant withdrew her hand, Michael stepped forward and supported Celia. However, the young woman hated being touched by men. Naturally, she shoved him away. “I can walk by myself.”

Alas, she stumbled just as she leaned against the wall to walk. Once again, Michael held her shoulder. “Let me take you upstairs to rest, Miss Stuart.”

“Let go. Don’t touch me…” Celia instinctively repelled anyone’s touch despite feeling dizzy.

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Michael smirked inwardly. Still won’t yield and become mine when you’re already like this, eh? What a beauty. She’s certainly the prettiest woman I’ve ever played with.

With his lust rising. Michael had no more concerns at this point.

He looked at Celia, so beautiful and captivating, with thoughts of possession filling his mind. Even if it cost him his life later, he would indulge in this pleasure first.

While Celia was panting, feeling as if her whole body was on fire, Michael led her to the side of the elevator. The hotel and restaurant were located above the banquet hall, and he had already booked at

room.

The elevator chimed and opened just then.

A man stood lazily inside the elevator with one hand in his pocket, exuding a charming and handsome

aura.

Despite not recognizing him, Michael was startled by the man’s imposing presence.

Under the elevator’s spotlight, the man had an exquisite and noble face, emanating an aura of aloofness that kept others at a distance.

Celia’s head hung low, her body supported by Michael as they entered the elevator. Her long hair covered. her face.

She let out a muffled, distressed groan as she pressed her forehead against the elevator wall, her long hair firmly concealing her face.

Michael spoke up at once, pretending to be her lover as he said comfortingly, “Hold on a little longer, darling. We’ll be in the room soon, and you can rest.”

Hugo glanced coldly at the woman in the corner. Women in this kind of situation usually willingly degraded themselves to become playthings for men, and they didn’t deserve sympathy.

Celia couldn’t stand on her feet anymore. Her body suddenly slipped, startling Michael, who quickly reached out to catch her. However, even though Celia’s consciousness was unclear, her aversion to men was instinctual.

“Don’t touch me.. Celia growled and raised her head weakly, her fair face illuminated by the light as it revealed her captivating allure.

The elevator stopped on the thirteenth floor, and the man who was about to step out of the elevator turned to glance inside the car when he heard the voice.

In that instant, his gaze narrowed abruptly while his eyebrows furrowed fiercely.

Damn it, why is it her?

Michael, on the other hand, hurriedly coaxed Celia and said, “Darling, it’s me. Everything’s fine now. Everything’s fine.”

Hugo immediately understood what had happened to the woman when he analyzed her disoriented state and noticed no strong smell of alcohol in the air.

While Michael was half embracing Celia’s waist and trying to calm her down, a large hand grasped the woman’s arm. The next second, Celia’s limp body was firmly held in another man’s arms.

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The strangely familiar and refreshing scent made Celia furrow her brows. She raised her eyes slightly with blurred vision.

Who’s this? Either way, it didn’t feel like it was the man from earlier. It was someone with even greater strength and taller stature.

Michael exploded with anger, realizing that his prey was about to be taken away from him. “Hey, what are you doing, trying to steal my woman? Let go of my girlfriend!”

Hugo snorted. A toad like you think you can have Thumbelina, especially when this one used to be mine!

At that, he took an icy gander at Michael and carried Celia in his arms, intending to leave.

Celia, for some reason, felt extreme aversion when the man from earlier touched her. However, being in the arms of this man, whom she couldn’t clearly see, gave her a sense of familiarity and safety,

Her slender arm naturally wrapped around his neck as she rested softly in his embrace.

“Let her go!” Michael roared. He had also had a few extra drinks that night, and his rationality couldn’t stop him from seeking trouble.

As Hugo stepped out of the elevator, Michael reached out to stop him. “Give her back!”

“F*ck off!” Hugo sneered.

“She’s my girlfriend. She’s drunk. What are you doing? Trying to kidnap someone?” Michael lied with guilt.

“I told you to f*ck off!” Hugo barked, gritting his teeth.

However, Michael didn’t want to go down without a fight when Hugo appeared out of nowhere and snatched the beautiful girl in his arms away.

Hugo’s gaze turned sub-zero, and he lifted his leg. Despite carrying a woman in his arms, it didn’t hinder him from booting Michael down.

Caught off guard, Michael stumbled back several steps and fell flat on his back.

“How dare you hit me?! I won’t let you off. Just you wait. Michael writhed in pain, unable to get up.

Hugo lowered his head and looked at the woman in his arms. Her face was flushed, and she was unconscious. He knew he had to prioritize saving her.

If he wasn’t holding Celia, Hugo would’ve gladly beaten up the sc*mbag.