Chapter 58

Forcing herself to stay conscious, Cassandra quickly pulled a small spray bottle from her bag and sprayed it around her mouth and nose. It was a stimulant she always carried with her, specially designed to counteract the effects of sedatives. Leonard had developed the formula, and its effectiveness was outstanding. Cassandra had previously heard Leonard mention a type of floral-scented drug that could knock out an average person in three minutes. Thinking back on the waiter's suspicious behavior, she suddenly realized that Sophia and Clara had prepared a surprise for her. After using the spray, Cassandra felt noticeably more alert. Covering her nose, she scanned the room. The windows were tightly shut, and the door was locked from the outside—this had been planned. Suddenly, she heard footsteps. Someone was coming. Cassandra immediately pretended to faint and lay down on the bed. Soon, two figures quietly entered the room. A familiar voice sneered, "Cassandra, you never expected