Chapter 7 The companys big project had finally closed , and we were celebrating with a formal banquet .
Lily was there too .
For once , she wasnt being passive aggressive .
Instead , she was all smiles , acting surprisingly friendly .
She turned to Jason , holding up a glass of champagne .
Jo , I was so immature before .
Lets put the past behind us .
From now on , were sisters .
Jason blinked , caught off guard , but still took the glass .
Lily , if thats how you feel , then I wont hold anything against you either .
Were family now .
He smiled and drank .
Lily , still sipping her own drink , watched him intently as he swallowed , something unreadable flickering in her eyes .
Then- Oh ! Someone stumbled into her from behind , and red wine splashed Jo sorry ! I didnt mean to ! Its fine , Jason said , waving them off .
Jasons But someone else chimed in .
Damn , thats not a good look .
You cant walk around like that whatll the clients Jason frowned .
They were right .
He still had networking to do .
Lilys eyes glinted with something calculating before she flashed an easy smile .
thing Oh , dont worry ! This hotel belongs to my family , and I have a suite upstairs with extra dresses .

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She turned to Jason , her tone sweetly casual .
If you dont mind , I can take you up to change .
Jason didnt even hesitate .
Thatd be great , thanks .
I watched them disappear up the stairs .
Something felt off .
Without a second thought , I followed .
Lily led Jason into the room , but just a few minutes later , she walked right back out .
Instead of returning to the party , she slipped into the stairwell and pulled out her phone .
C < 7.34 AM DO That was all the confirmation I needed .
I went to the front desk and requested a spare key to the suite .
By the time I opened the door , Jason was still in the bathroom , changing .
I barely had time to slip inside when the door clicked open again .
Lily was back .
I quickly ducked into the closet .
Jason stepped out of the bathroom , loosening his collar with a dazed expression .
Lily … is it just me , or is it really hot in here ? Lily smirked , Jo , drop the act .
Its just the two of us now .
Youll finally show everyone what kind of woman you really are .
And after tonight , Jason will see it too .
Jasons foggy gaze sharpened .
What the hell are you talking about ? Lily stepped closer , her innocent mask finally slipping .
Oh , nothing .
She tilted her head , smiling as she whispered , I just added a little something to your drink .
Jason staggered , realization crashing down .
His childhood best friend .
The girl he thought was kind , gentle , incapable of harm .
She had drugged him .
Why ? His voice was hoarse .
Why would you do this ? Lily let out a soft laugh , looking down at him like he was something pathetic .
Because I hate you .
Jasons dazed , unfocused eyes snapped to hers , stunned .
Ive hated you since the moment I first saw you .
Jason belongs to me not some low class , gold digging whore like you .
Her voice turned mocking .
I spent all this time setting you up , making him hate you .
And it was working .
Her expression twisted with resentment .
But then he started acting differently .
Pulling away from me .
Treating you better .
How could I ever let that happen ? Jasons breathing was ragged , his pupils blown wide as his body swayed unsteadily .
Lily … Youre insane .
Shut up .
She slapped him across the face .
His already unstable body collapsed onto the bed .
♡ < Lily crouched beside him , her smile growing eerily soft .
Dont worry .
She patted his cheek .
By the time Jason sees what kind of woman you really are , hell have no choice but to stay with me .
So sit tight , sweetheart this is gonna be fun .
She chuckled as she walked out , locking the door behind her .
As soon as she was gone , I rushed out of the closet .
Jason was barely conscious , his skin flushed , sweat beading on his forehead .
I quickly grabbed the water pitcher and forced him to drink .
His body shook with the effort , but slowly , his breathing began to steady .
We had no time .
I wrapped his arm around my shoulders and dragged him out the back exit , leading him into a room I had already booked earlier just in case .
His fever wasnt breaking .
With no other choice , I filled the bathtub with cold water and lowered him in .
P Jason groaned , his body fighting against the drug , but eventually , the shivers began to subside .
My phone buzzed .
It was Lily .
Lily : [ Jason , where are you ? Come to my suite .
Jos I glanced at Jason .
His breathing was finally even .
I exhaled slowly before replying : [ On my way .
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