Chapter 404 - The Wine Was Spiked

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Worried that the boy would come over and pester his girlfriend again, Alex decided to keep her close with him. 

Since the moment he left Hazel's side to look for that potential investor, Alex had always kept his gaze on Hazel. He was watching her eating her food silently when the man had suddenly appeared.

Alex had recognized that man in an instant.

The last time he came to pick up Hazel before her winter break began, he had witnessed the same man confessed his love to Hazel. Back then, Hazel had rejected the man and he was not too happy about it.

Therefore, from the moment Alex saw that man, he could sense that he was trying to create trouble for Hazel.

"What are you thinking about?" Hazel asked when she saw that Alex was staring into space.

Alex snapped out of his thought and smiled. "Nothing." His hand started to adjust his necktie. Alex swallowed as he glanced at the ceiling. He was not sure if the air conditioner was not working well, but Alex thought that the temperature has gotten slightly hot and his mouth felt dry.

A waiter walked by and Alex asked him to help him to get a glass of water.

"Alex, are you alright?" Hazel asked when she noticed his discomfort.

"I'm fine." Alex cleared his throat. "Just a little thirsty after talking to a lot of people today."

Hazel watched him in skeptical, but her thoughts dissipated as the waiter returned with a glass of water.

Alex took the glass of water from the waiter and felt slightly better after drinking some water. His throat was no longer parch, however, his body still felt hot. His temperature only increased and Alex felt a little uncomfortable.

"You don't look alright," Hazel said. She has been by his side and noticed that Alex had suddenly grown quiet. Her face showed an obvious worry when she noticed his slightly reddened face. Hazel stretched her hand and placed it on his forehead. A soft gasp escaped her and Hazel quickly retracted her hand in surprise. 

His temperature was too hot!

Alex let a soft sigh as he felt that Hazel's hand was cool and comfortable. He glanced at Hazel and swallowed. At this time, she was standing too close to him. Her scent filled his nostrils and his body grew warmer. His gaze shifted towards her red lips and the urge to kiss her senselessly surfaced.

He clenched his hand tightly into a fist to calm down. It was at this time that Alex began to notice that something was wrong.

"I think you had a fever," Hazel said. She started to grow worried again. "We need to go to the hospital." She wondered if it will not be rude for them to leave the banquet. But looking at Alex at this time, Hazel would not be at ease until he took him to the hospital. 

Meanwhile, Alex started to think of what had happened. His gaze darkened as he recalled grabbing that glass of wine from that boy. He had down the wine to stop the boy from pestering Hazel. Alex scanned the hall to look for the boy, but he could not see him. 

It did not take him too long to figure out what had happened. It seemed that the boy had done something to that wine. His target was Hazel, but Alex had become the victim when he snatched the glass and drank the wine for Hazel.

"Alex?" Hazel continued to call his name. "What's wrong with you?"

Alex turned to the Hazel again. He lowered his head and inched closer to her. However, he stopped as they were inches apart. "Take me to the hospital, please."

His voice was hoarse and Hazel knew right away that something had happened. She wanted to question him, but after looking at his expression, Hazel decided that the most important thing was to take him to the hospital first.

As they both walked out of the hotel, Alex took his phone and dialed Daniel's number. He told him that he had was not feeling well and had asked Daniel's help to apologize to everyone as he had left without saying a word.

When they reached the car park, Alex knew that he could not drive in his condition. He handed his car keys to Hazel and halted the moment their hands touched.

His heartbeat quickened. Alex swallowed hard before he pulled her closer and started to kiss her lips. He was unaware of what he was doing. The only thing he knew was that her body felt cold and he needed her to cool down.

Hazel struggled to get out of his embrace. The way he was kissing her was rough and Hazel grew scared at what was happening. This was not the Alex that she knew. 

With a few swift moves, Hazel slipped out of his embrace. His face was pressed to the vehicle and both hands were pinned on his back. It was one of the moves that her Great-Grandpa had taught her.

Hazel took a few deep breaths to calm down. "What is wrong with you?"

It was at this time that Alex snapped out of his mind. He bit his lips until it was bleeding and spoke. "Hazel, please. Take me to the hospital."

Hazel loosened her hand on him. "What happened to you?"

"Hazel, I'm feeling hot. That wine from earlier," He spoke with a shaky breath. "It was spiked. If you don't take me to the hospital quickly, I might do something for you. So please… take me to the hospital."

Her pupil contracted when she listened to his words. Hazel thought of the way that the basketball captain had insistently asked her to drink the wine and accept his apologies and his eyes grew dangerous.

If she had drunk that wine earlier, she would be the one in Alex's position.

Swiftly, Hazel unlocked the car and let Alex into the passenger's seat. Then, she slid into the driver's seat and looked at Alex. "I will get you to the hospital soon, but you need to try and stay focus. If you start to misbehave, then, I might not be able to get you safely to the hospital."

Alex closed his eyes and groaned to suppress his emotion. "I know."

Seeing the way Alex was tightening his hands into a tight fist, Hazel swiftly shifted the gear and speed away.

Her expression grew ugly as he thought of the culprit.. Since that basketball captain had dared to try to do something silly and harm the people around her, then he should not blame her when she retaliated. 

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