Chapter 102 Let's Switch

Joseph was not about to give a straight answer. Instead, he lifted his wine glass in a casual toast. "Ms. Sullivan, as long as you're willing, forget the XL serum. I'd pluck the stars down from the sky for you." A pretty promise, nothing more. Nancy smiled faintly. She understood now that unless she agreed to his terms, the serum would never be hers. Just then, someone knocked on the door to the private room. A waiter in uniform walked in with a bottle of red wine. His movements were practiced as he uncorked it, let it breathe, and poured two glasses. Nancy accepted hers without hesitation. But as the glass neared her lips, a faint, unusual scent reached her nose. She froze. Her eyes flicked, expressionless, to the retreating waiter. Then, she set the glass back on the table silently. The wine was spiked. Joseph noticed her hesitation, his brow creasing. "Why aren't you drinking?" Nancy lifted her gaze, offering a small apologetic smile. "Forgive me. I can't really handle alcohol