Chapter 68

"Yeah! Leave it to us!" "Half an hour, tops. I'll wait outside," Clara said, pulling the door open and stepping out. She grabbed a chair and sat right outside the room, crossing her legs as if watching a show already playing. Nicholas arrived not long after, visibly anxious. The moment he saw her, he finally relaxed. "Clara, are you okay?" "I'm fine." "Why are you sitting here?" "Waiting for the drama to unfold," she replied casually. Nicholas had a feeling things weren't that simple, but seeing she was calm, he just sat next to her without saying much. Inside the room, Thomas and Rachel started feeling the effects of the drug—it hit fast. "Thomas! I'm burning up! I can't take it!" Rachel cried, tugging at her clothes in panic. "I'm boiling too..." Thomas groaned, reaching for the door, only to be dragged back by the camera crew. "Best you both cooperate and get the scene done. Makes things easier for everyone," one of them said coldly. Thomas pointed at them, furious. "You... I hired