Chapter 2 Everyone looked at me with contempt . " If she could understand what we're saying, she wouldn't be putting on this act . It's like talking to a brick wall ! " " Aiden , are you seriously still falling for this bad acting ? " Aiden , who had been nervous and seemed about to help me , immediately hardened his face . " Amelia , I almost fell for your trick again ! " " Ivy's been putting up with all this and still explaining herself to you . And what about you ? All you do is throw tantrums , fake being sick , and act jealous ! " I struggled to grab onto his pants leg , my throat tightening as I forced out the words . " Inhaler ... my inhaler ... " He shook me off with a kick , looming over me . " Amelia , stop pretending . " " Every time I leave important clients to take you to the hospital , the doctors always say it's your own problem . " " Can you just be reasonable for once ? My company is on the rise right now . I can't keep dealing with your drama ! " Ivy leaned against him with a sigh , then casually tossed the inhaler back toward me . " Fine . You want it that badly ? Here . " I lunged for the rolling bottle , my hands shaking as I pressed it to my lips . But instead of the usual spray , the canister only made a dry , empty sound . The medicine was gone . Ivy had already emptied it , leaving me with an empty bottle to " graciously " return . " You did this on purpose ! " I was boiling with anger , standing up to slap her , but Aiden kicked me back to the ground . " Aiden , see ? She really was faking it . She has enough strength to hit me . I'm scared ... cough , cough ... " " Don't be . She wouldn't dare . " Aiden looked at me coldly . " Stop acting . If you really had asthma, would you have the strength to hit someone ? " Laughter rippled through the room . " Wow , your acting is terrible ! Can't fake being sick , now you want to fake fainting so Aiden will rush to your side , huh ? " Laughter and mockery rang in my ears as I collapsed to the floor . Like a fish on the brink of death , I futilely opened and closed my mouth . " Ai ... den ... I really have asthma ... " My voice grew fainter , each breath feeling like I was swallowing needles . In my blurred vision , I saw Ivy pull Aiden back to his seat , " Forget her . Tonight's supposed to be a celebration ! " The others cheered her on . Chapter 2 2.97 % " You're so sneaky , Ivy ! You didn't even drink tonight because of your cold . What kind of celebration is that ? " Unexpectedly , Ivy grabbed the wine bottle , took a swig , then tugged on Aiden's tie , kissing him , passing the wine between them . Golden liquor dribbled down their entwined lips . The shirt on Ivy's chest was completely soaked , revealing a glimpse of her black bra beneath . " Holy shit ! Ivy , you're insane ! " Aiden flushed scarlet , fumbling to push her away . But when his eyes fell on her chest , his hands froze , unable to find a place to rest . Wiping her lips , Ivy grabbed his chin , grinning . " Good friends go through thick and thin together . I caught a cold for you , so now you drink for me . Fair trade , right ? " The room erupted with whistles and cheers . " Exactly ! What's the big deal about a good friend feeding you some booze ? Let the petty drama queens see what's going on ! " Aiden turned and glanced at me on the floor , guilty flickering in his eyes . Without missing a beat , Ivy grabbed the bottle again , pouring the wine onto her collarbone and chest . Her soaked shirt clung to her curves , sending the crowd into a frenzy . " Now that's how it's done ! Aiden , come on , let's keep drinking ! " " Now that's what a real challenge looks like ! Forget those ' cleavage shots ' or ' collarbone shots ' - no more of that ! Lick it ! " The noise was deafening . The deafening whistles and laughter filled the air as Aiden looked back at me one last time . Then , as if letting go of all his guilt , his Adam's apple bobbed , and he leaned in to kiss Ivy's chest , laughing . Laughter filled the room . Their shameless bodies pressed together in front of me . My chest ached with despair and heartbreak . I wanted to crawl away from this suffocating place, but as soon as I turned over , my strength gave out . Lying there helplessly , I suddenly felt something cold against my neck . It was the necklace my mother had given me before she passed away . The pendant held a special pill inside . She had fastened it around my neck herself , telling me she hoped this medicine would save my life in a critical moment . With trembling hands , I summoned the last of my strength and clawed at the pendant . My nails cracked and bled , but I barely felt it . Click ! The pendant finally popped open . I poured the white pill into my hand , my heartbeat thundering in my chest . But just as I was about to take it , Ivy's heels clicked against the floor . She appeared in front of me . Chapter 2 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!