Sloane's presence shifted in an instant . The slyness she'd shown just moments ago vanished completely . In its place was something sharp , ruthless , and decisive - as if she had become someone else entirely . She half - knelt over Lucas , one hand clamped tightly around his neck . A needle glinted coldly in the dim light , protruding from her ring and resting precisely against his carotid artery . One slight movement , and the outcome would be disastrous . Andrew caught sight of the needle just in time . He pulled back and rolled to the side , springing to his feet and locking his gaze on Sloane . His fists clenched , every muscle tense as he fought the urge to rush at her . His eyes narrowed into dangerous slits as he spoke in a low , cold voice . " Ms. Rivers , you must be joking . Even if not for your own sake , you wouldn't risk harming Mr. Hawthorne - for the sake of the entire Rivers family . " " Oh ? You know who I am ? " Sloane blinked in mock surprise , her threatening aura dissolving as she slipped back into the role of a harmless young woman . She turned to Lucas and offered a sweet smile . " Lucas , how about a deal ? I'll let you go , and you tell him not to yell . We'll talk things through , nice and calm . " Lucas looked at her with unshaken calm , as if he didn't care that she still had the upper hand . His voice was a little weak but steady . " Alright . " Sloane's lips curled into a wide grin . She let him go without hesitation . She sat cross - legged beside him and made no move to leave . Andrew kept a close eye on her , still on high alert , but held back for now at Lucas ' silent command . Sloane rested her chin in one hand and tapped her cheek with a finger . She tilted her head toward Lucas , eyes flicking smartly . " You called him back , didn't you ? " She must've been hiding under the covers when Lucas gave Andrew the signal to return . Lucas didn't confirm or deny it . He simply glanced at her - an indifferent look that seemed to see straight through her , yet gave nothing away . He let out a soft cough and said calmly , " Ms. Rivers , you barged into my room and held me at knifepoint . Aren't you afraid you won't make it out alive ? " Though his voice still carried weakness , the authority behind it never wavered . No one could take him lightly . Sloane didn't take offense . She blinked and smiled . " I didn't exactly have a choice . " Andrew scoffed under his breath . He didn't see any sign she'd been forced . Sloane didn't bother arguing . She got straight to the point . " You've been poisoned . I can cure you . " Andrew took a sharp step forward , unable to hide the surge of hope in his voice . " Are you serious ? His tone trembled with excitement and anticipation . So far , only three people had figured out Lucas had been poisoned , rather than stricken with some strange illness . Lucas narrowed his eyes slightly , a flicker of surprise crossing his face - but it vanished quickly , replaced by that same unreadable calm . He studied Sloane in silence for a moment before speaking in a quiet , even tone . " Ms. Rivers , you expect me to believe you with nothing to back it up ? " Sloane raised one finger and pressed it gently to his lips . " I just saved your life . Don't forget that . " Lucas remembered the kiss that had jolted him awake . He could still taste the faint tang of blood on his tongue . Sloane smiled , a hint of smugness in her eyes . " If I hadn't given you my blood , you'd be dead right now . Isn't that proof enough of my sincerity ? " Lucas ' gaze flickered . " You mean your blood saved me ? " P P. Chapter 11 I Can Cure You " Of course not , " Sloane rolled her eyes . " The poison in your body is a mix of more than a dozen toxins . It's system for a while now - eating away at your energy channels . Tell me , before you passed out , did your wh was crawling with ants ? Painful , especially at night , right ? It feels so bad that you couldn't sleep . Am I right Send Gifts 2.4K Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!