After taking a few sips, Zoe immediately knew something was wrong.

With her usual tolerance, there was no way she should feel this dizzy and unsteady. The drink was spiked. Michael had done it.

Realizing this, Zoe moved closer to Leo next to her and asked, "Leo, did you drive here? I'm suddenly feeling unwell. Could you give me a ride?"

Leo quickly exchanged glances with Michael and nodded. "Sure, I haven't had anything to drink," he replied, guiding her out.

While Zoe wasn't looking, he signaled Michael to follow. Michael exited through another door and got into the car ahead of them.

When Leo opened the car door, Zoe spotted Michael sitting in the front passenger seat. She frowned. "Why is he here?"

"Oh, he's a friend of mine. We came together. Since I'm leaving, I thought I'd bring him along. Don't worry, I'll drop you off first," Leo explained, trying to sound reassuring.

his words only made Zoe more alert. She pulled away from him, backing up cautiously. These two were in this together. There was no way she was getting into that

quickly scanned the area, looking for help. Sensing her suspicion, Michael

her by the arm. Panicked, she screamed for help, "Help!

It was none other than the figure she had noticed

sprinting over from the convenience store across the street. With just a few swift moves, he took down Leo who was holding Zoe and then shielded her. Michael stepped out of the car, glaring coldly at the man. "You think you can play the hero? Do you even have the strength for

a knife, advancing toward

voice trembling. "Michael, you better leave now, or I'll make

of it. Using the York name could backfire, just like it had with Michael. If she weren't a

to see how

stepped closer, the man who had saved Zoe remained calm. "Is this what Birkham has come to? Snatching women in broad daylight? You're Michael,

remained calm, unfazed as he

has nothing to

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