No Divorce? The Billionaire's Love Chase! novel Chapter 257

Claudia went to take a shower, her thirst lingering.

York didn't stop her.

When she came out of the bathroom, she saw that the light in York's study was on.

Claudia walked back to the wet bar and stared at the water cooler, hesitating for a moment before deciding not to risk it.

Neither she nor York were fond of sugary drinks, so besides milk and yogurt, the fridge was empty.

Claudia took out an unopened bottle of milk. She twisted the cap, but just as she was about to take a sip, she heard footsteps behind her and froze.

Meeting York's deep gaze, Claudia thought for a moment, then screwed the cap back on, not daring to drink.

She glanced at York, sent a quick text to Rock, and then waited by the door.

A few moments later, Rock arrived with two bottles of water.

With a sense of relief, Claudia drank half a bottle in one go.

Late that night, they lay in the same bed. Listening to the steady rhythm of York's breathing beside her, Claudia didn't toss and turn, but she couldn't fall asleep. She had orchestrated Ann's failed attempt to drug him in front of all his friends. From the moment she got home until they went to bed, he hadn't mentioned it, asked about it, or even said a single word to her. The more Claudia thought about it, the more she felt something was terribly wrong.

The next morning, Claudia got ready for work. Wilma reminded them from the doorway, "Mr. Ferguson, Mrs. Ferguson, breakfast is ready."

Noticing York was dawdling in the closet, Claudia went to the dining room by herself. After finishing half a bowl of oatmeal porridge, she was ready to leave.

As she left the dining room, York grabbed her by the wrist. "Wilma, you can go home for the day," he said to the housekeeper.

Wilma untied her apron and left.

This time, Claudia saw the fury in his eyes. The drug was beginning to take full effect in her system. She grabbed his collar. "Take me to the hospital, now!"

York placed her phone on a high shelf. He held her steady and advised her calmly, "The stuff you got is new on the market. There's no antidote. Even if I took you to the hospital, it would be useless."

Claudia was so angry she started to cry. She had been so careful, but she had still fallen into his trap.

As York watched her consciousness slowly being consumed by the drug, he said, "If you need help, all you have to do is ask."

Before he could finish, Claudia bit down hard on his arm.

York didn't move, letting her hold on until her body finally gave in to the drug's effects and went limp. Only then did he bend down and lift her into his arms.

Several hours later, Claudia slowly regained consciousness. She saw York standing by the bed, perfectly dressed, and was so exhausted from what he'd put her through that she didn't even have the strength to curse him.