Chapter 13 The Water Has Been Tampered With

Melinda felt a tingling sensation all over her body, and her consciousness began to blur. She looked down at the bottle of purified water in her hand and instantly understood why she felt this way—someone had tampered with the water!

She tried to open the car door to escape, but it was already locked. Her legs felt as heavy as lead, and her whole body was getting hotter. She took off her jacket, revealing a white shirt underneath, which was already soaked with sweat and clinging to her body.

At this moment, Hugh's face showed a hint of smugness. His voice, like that of a devil, sounded in Melinda's ear: "Ms. Sharp, why don't you come to my house and take a shower? Look at you, sweating so much."

As he spoke, he reached out to touch Melinda's face, "Ms. Sharp, your skin is so smooth. How do you take care of it?"

Melinda struggled desperately, trying to break free from Hugh's grasp.

However, her body was becoming increasingly uncontrollable.

Hugh's face moved closer, his eyes revealing a sinister and triumphant look, as if he had already seen the outcome he desired.

"Melinda, Melinda, I liked you the first time I saw you. Tsk tsk, your waist is so slender!" Hugh said, reaching out to pull at Melinda's clothes, "I will take good care of you."

"Get away from me!" Melinda, still somewhat clear-headed, shouted angrily. She tried to push Hugh away, but her body was limp and weak, unable to muster any strength.

Hugh sneered, his eyes filled with even more triumph. He continued to tear at Melinda's clothes, saying obscene things.

Melinda felt a wave of dizziness, and her consciousness grew increasingly fuzzy.

Just when she thought she was about to be humiliated, there was a sudden loud bang that hurt her eardrums, followed by the car shaking violently as if it had been hit by something heavy.

"What happened?" Hugh shouted angrily.

"Mr. Harris, someone hit our car," the driver replied nervously, his voice trembling slightly.

"Which bastard dares to ruin my plans? Go check it out," Hugh continued to curse.

Before the driver could get out of the car, Melinda's door was forcefully opened, and a cold voice pierced the air: "Let her go!"

The other car door was also opened, and a dark figure appeared in front of Hugh, pulling him out of the car.

"Mr. White!" Hugh looked closely and was momentarily stunned by Stuart's imposing presence.

Stuart's gaze was cold as he stared at Hugh.

"Ms. Sharp, are you okay?" Stuart asked Melinda, his voice filled with concern despite its low volume.

Melinda looked at Stuart in surprise, but her body couldn't move.

She shook her head, and the next second, a pair of broad, warm hands lifted her out of the car. She looked up to see a handsome man looking down at her.

It was Raymond!

"Why is it you?" Melinda exclaimed, never expecting to see Raymond here.

Raymond frowned at her, "What? You don't want it to be me?" His tone carried a hint of displeasure.

Melinda had no response.

At that moment, she felt an overwhelming sense of relief. She reached out to cling to Raymond's shoulder, her voice weak, "Take me to the hospital."

Raymond held her and walked briskly towards his Rolls-Royce. He gave Stuart a look, "Teach him a lesson." Stuart nodded in understanding.

Soon, screams pierced the night.

Hugh was beaten by two bodyguards, and Stuart delivered a final kick, leaving him writhing on the ground in pain.

Meanwhile, Melinda curled up in Raymond's arms, feeling a strange sense of gratitude as she listened to the screams outside.

"You dare to mess with Mr. Thomas's people? You have some nerve!" Stuart's voice was as cold as ice, sending a chill down Hugh's spine.

Hugh's eyes widened in terror, "What? She's Raymond's woman?" His voice trembled, clearly frightened.

Stuart said nothing more and turned to leave, leaving Hugh on the ground, filled with regret.

Inside the car, the temperature seemed to keep rising. Melinda's body burned like fire, and she twisted uncomfortably, her cheeks flushed, mumbling incoherently.

Raymond looked at her, feeling a surge of inexplicable emotions.

He frowned and said in a deep voice, "How much longer to the hospital?"

However, Melinda suddenly wrapped her arms around Raymond's neck and kissed his lips.

Raymond's body tensed up, his eyes widening as he looked at Melinda, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Melinda had kissed him? But strangely, he didn't mind the kiss; instead, a peculiar feeling spread in his heart.

Melinda's kiss was clumsy, like it was her first time, but it ignited Raymond's nerves like a fire.

A familiar feeling surged within him, reminiscent of that night.

Raymond suddenly grabbed the back of Melinda's head, turning passive into active, kissing her deeply.

Their kiss was passionate and intense, as if they wanted to merge into each other's bodies.

"Mm."

Melinda felt a tingling sensation all over her body, and she unconsciously twisted, her hands roaming over Raymond's back.

She was lost in the passionate kiss, forgetting everything.

Raymond's breathing grew heavier, his eyes narrowing as he stared at Melinda in his arms. Her restless hands were like igniters, constantly stirring his nerves, making him feel an unprecedented tension and desire.

After what felt like an eternity, Melinda's mind cleared a bit. She looked at Raymond with wide eyes, a hint of panic and shyness on her face.

She pushed him weakly, her voice trembling, "Raymond, you bastard, let go of me."

However, before she could finish her sentence, she felt a rush of heat as Raymond kissed her again.

Melinda's teeth lightly bit his skin, as if trying to leave her mark on him.

Raymond slightly turned his head, allowing Melinda to do as she pleased. His eyes showed a hint of indulgence. However, his body felt like it was on fire, ready to explode. Melinda always knew how to easily stir his heartstrings.

"Are we at the hospital yet?" Raymond tried to control himself, shouting to the driver with urgency in his voice.

"Almost there, Mr. Thomas," Stuart quickly responded, increasing the car's speed.

The car turned and drove through the hospital gates.

Raymond quickly got out, opened the door, and carried Melinda out. She had her eyes closed, her face flushed, lying quietly in his arms.