Chapter 92
Lexi leaned against the white wall, her mind blank.
Dominic was someone she cherished, and she couldn’t bear seeing him hurt.
But Sebastian—he still occupied a corner of her heart.
Every stir of emotion was excruciating.
Even the smallest question, the tiniest doubt, had shattered the fragile trust she and Sebastian had been building.
As Lauren’s hospitalization dragged on, so did the criticism aimed at Lexi.
Fans demanded she be blacklisted, accusing her of poisoning the entertainment world with her “venomous heart p>
High had even called to suggest canceling her contract—but she refused.
She wouldn’t give up acting just to endure a false accusation.
A simple allergic reaction should not have put Lauren in such a fragile state.
Lexi decided to investigate the hospital records herself.
She enlisted Dr. Saunders, a meticulous and stubborn man who refused to bend rules—until she mentioned Sebastian.
Finally, he relented.
Within hours, they had Lauren’s admission details and all administered medications in hand.
Dr. Saunders examined the vials, frowning.
“If this were a standard allergy treatment, she should have improved already. Why is her condition worsening p>
Lexi’s chest tightened.
“Are you sure p>
The doctor shot her a glare.
Lexi hastened to clarify.
“I just… she’s not getting better. Could it be something else p>
Dr. Saunders’ expression darkened.
“Of course. She doesn’t want to get better p>
The realization hit Lexi like a dagger.
Lauren had tampered with her own medication to prolong her illness—ensuring Sebastian’s attention while undermining Lexi.
A cunning double blow.
A cold smirk curved Lexi’s lips.
She moved quietly to Lauren’s room, ensuring no one was watching.
On the bedside table sat several medicine bottles.
Lexi carefully poured a pill from each bottle into a paper bag, handing them to Dr. Saunders for analysis.
He sniffed, tasted, and frowned.
“These are just ordinary vitamin C pills. They won’t treat allergies at all p>
Lexi bit into one.
Sweet orange flavor.
Vitamin C.
Proof enough.
“Thank you, Dr. Saunders. Dinner’s on me next time,” she said, her voice a mixture of triumph and relief.
She grabbed the bag and ran from the office.
At Lauren’s room, Lexi steadied her breathing before turning the handle.
Lauren, thinking Sebastian had arrived, smiled with anticipation—but froze when she saw Lexi.
“What are you doing here?” Lauren sneered, masking her fear with arrogance.
Sebastian had been by her side the last few days, but his mind had wandered.
Lexi knew why.
And Lauren—thinking she was untouchable—was about to find out exactly how dangerous Lexi could be.
This time, there would be no room for error.
Lexi’s eyes flicked coldly toward Lauren before striding straight to the nightstand beside her hospital bed.
She casually picked up a pill bottle, the corner of her mouth lifting into a faint, almost imperceptible smile.
“If I’m not mistaken… you switched these, didn’t you?” she asked.
Lauren’s face drained of color, a flicker of surprise in her eyes—but her voice carried certainty.
“You checked my medication? Lexi… you’re despicable p>
Lexi let out a sharp, humorless laugh, each word precise and cutting.
“I checked your meds in secret. Not exactly honorable, I admit… but far better than swapping them and using someone else’s sympathy to cover your schemes, wouldn’t you say p>
Lauren’s lips curled into a sultry smile, though her hands trembled slightly.
“And what do you intend to do about it p>
To Lexi, that smile was venom, sharper than any blade.
She set the bottle down and assumed a calm, negotiating posture.
Her eyes narrowed, her tone icy.
“You already know what this could mean for me. One statement from you… just one, saying your allergy was entirely personal and had nothing to do with me p>
Lauren’s smile faltered.
“You think I’d do that? That would be like shooting myself in the foot p>
Her gorgeous eyes hardened into frosty steel.
Danger radiated from her like a weapon.
“Exactly,” Lexi said, her voice drawing out each syllable, dripping with mockery.
“You won’t do it. But think—if Sebastian Blackwood ever found out that you deceived the woman he cares for to serve your own interests… how do you imagine he’d react p>
Lauren’s heart skipped a beat.
That man could not tolerate deceit, not from anyone.
If Sebastian learned the truth, her carefully constructed little world would collapse.
She swallowed, her calculated calm returning as her lips lifted in a resolute, dangerous smile.
“Fine, Lexi.
I’ll do what you ask… but don’t think this ends here.
There’s a long road ahead, and you won’t get to gloat just yet p>
“Relax,” Lexi replied with a small, knowing smile—like the first blush of dawn breaking over a stormy sea.
“I’m not like you. I don’t betray my word p>
Inside, a weight lifted.
The Lauren problem was contained… for now.
Lexi planned to thank Dr. Saunders for his help, but he was caught in a meeting, so she postponed the gesture.
Dominic’s injuries were almost healed; he’d be discharged tomorrow.
Lexi had promised to meet him then.
No matter what had happened, no matter Sebastian’s involvement, Dominic was family—and in her eyes, that would never change.
Outside, the night air was cool and thick with mist.
Stars peeked through clouds, the city bathed in silver moonlight.
Lexi moved to the street, raising a hand to hail a car.
Suddenly, a blinding light cut across the road, too sharp to look at directly.
Before she could react, a white sedan lunged toward her as if out of control.
The car’s speed left her frozen, her legs refusing to obey.
The blaring horn pierced her ears, her vision blurring.
“Lexi, watch out p>
A voice filled with panic and worry tore through the chaos.
She instinctively turned—and saw Julian throw himself at her, shoving her out of the car’s path.
The impact sent him crashing into the asphalt, blood gushing from multiple wounds.
Screams, alarms, and chaos erupted around them.
Lexi’s heart raced in her chest as she staggered toward him, holding his bloodied body in her arms.
“Julian… wake up! Please, don’t die!” she cried, slapping his pale cheeks desperately.
“Miss Lexi, the hospital’s just up ahead! Let’s get him inside immediately!” a frantic driver shouted, rushing forward.