Zennie stretched a hand out for the egg tart, but she felt her vision blur halfway in the air. She could not see Cordelia, and her voice sounded like it came from the sky. It grew farther and softer. Then her vision went black, and she passed out.

Cordelia made sure that Zennie was unconscious and placed her on the couch, tucking her in with a pillow and a blanket. She then told the maid, “Zennie’s a little tired and is sleeping. Keep an eye on her at the door and tuck her in from time to time so she doesn’t catch a cold.”

Zephyr was waiting for her at the door. Cordelia wore a relieved smile as soon as she saw her husband.

“I feel a little bad for doing this to Zennie.” She felt guilty.

“It’s just some sleeping pills mixed in. It’ll be fine.” Zephyr comforted her softly. “Let her have a good sleep. Everything will be over when she wakes up.”

Cordelia nodded, and they departed to the agreed location to meet with Lukas.

The so-called old place was just a deserted hut in Hamerton Manor. It was some distance away from the employees’ dorm, so there were rarely people around. When the sun set, the place was darker than elsewhere.

hiding for ambush around the area while Cordelia stood alone under the bald tree. She was all covered up and even wore a hat. Without a clear

later, Lukas

heartbeat quickened when she heard the footsteps behind her, but she

slightly hoarse voice spoke up. “I got the

in her jacket pocket as she quietly

gosh, my fair lady!” Lukas was impatient.

kept her back against him

voice, “Ms. Zennie, take this batch to the University of Centrolis… It’s all university students there. They’re curious kids. They’ll get into

alarmed. Smuggling these into the university would mean chaos. Not only would the University of Centrolis’ century of reputation be ruined, but half of the school board

did not expect Phil to be so

urged. “No… why do you keep having your back against me? Ms. Zennie, I

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