73: Take down the Dragon King heroine! Then it will be as you wish!

Lu Chen blinked, his face innocent, "Miss Liu, you shouldn't falsely accuse a good person. I'm sitting here looking so weak, what could I possibly do to you?"

A hint of awkwardness appeared on Liu Ruyan's face. Indeed, Lu Chen hadn't done anything; she had just inexplicably ended up in this state.

Suddenly, her expression changed as a terrifying possibility, a thought that made her heart sink, surfaced in her mind.

Could she have inhaled that aphrodisiac?!

This thought exploded like a thunderclap in her mind, instantly filling her with fear.

Her body stiffened abruptly, her fingers unconsciously trembling slightly, and her beautiful eyes widened in terror.

Liu Ruyan didn't hesitate. Disregarding her composure, she immediately touched her cheek and found it scorching hot.

She didn't even need a mirror to imagine that her face must be very flushed at this moment, and even her breath was incredibly hot.

Despair instantly filled Liu Ruyan's heart.

It was bad; she really had inhaled that aphrodisiac scent!

Her legs began to feel weak, almost unable to support her body weight, and her steps became erratic and unsteady.

Liu Ruyan was utterly desperate now, wanting only to leave the room immediately, to get out of here. She feared that if she stayed any longer, she wouldn't be able to resist doing something indecent!

At this moment,

Her mind was a mess, with various shameful images flashing uncontrollably.

Her hands clutched tightly at the hem of her clothes, her eyes filled with panic and helplessness, like a lost fawn in a dark forest, searching everywhere for an exit.

Liu Ruyan began to pace blindly around the room, her steps hurried and frantic, each one seemingly carrying endless struggle and resistance.

Her breathing became increasingly rapid, her chest heaving violently, as if trying to expel the fear and heat within her.

Her gaze wandered around the room, yet she couldn't see anything clearly, only instinctively moving towards the direction of the door.

The high heels she was wearing now became a huge obstacle; the slender heels were difficult to keep stable with her frantic steps.

As she took a step, her fair ankle involuntarily twisted, and her center of gravity shifted sharply.

Liu Ruyan frantically waved her arms, trying to grab something to steady herself, but she only grasped at the Void Realm.

Fortunately, she managed to brace herself against a nearby table, avoiding a clumsy fall to the ground.

But that action also caused her hand to ache from hitting the table corner. Yet, she ignored the pain, gritting her teeth and continuing to move with difficulty towards the door.

Liu Ruyan dared not look at Lu Chen again, fearing that even a brief glance would completely shatter her sanity.

Her delicate body swayed, like a fallen leaf in a strong wind, ready to drift away at any moment.

Her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she was drowned out by the panic and commotion within her, only able to emit a few faint, incoherent whimpers.

Her initial confidence had completely vanished, leaving only panic and disarray, as if she were a different person.

But thankfully, she was almost out of the room.

Liu Ruyan blinked her heavy, burning eyelids slightly, and the outline of the room's door appeared in her hazy vision.

She let out a slight sigh of relief, her red high heels making erratic sounds on the floor as she stumbled and struggled towards the door.

As if once she reached the door, she would be safe.

Liu Ruyan still felt some relief in her heart at this moment.

Thankfully, Lu Chen was injured and couldn't get out of bed, otherwise she wouldn't know how she would leave... However, just as this thought arose in her mind.

Lu Chen threw back the covers, slowly sat up, smoothed out the wrinkles in his clothes, unhurriedly put on his slippers, and walked over as if strolling through a garden.

There was no trace of weakness on his face; he was radiant and full of energy.

In a few simple steps, he blocked Liu Ruyan's path.

A playful smile curved his lips, but his eyes held a hint of coldness, "Secretary Liu, are you leaving already? The show has just begun, how can you give up halfway?"

Liu Ruyan's eyes were blurry as she frantically said, "CEO Lu, let me go. I... I don't know why this is happening. Please, just let me leave first."

Her voice was tearful, and her eyes were filled with terror and pleading.

In her current state, if she continued to stay, something really bad would happen!

Lu Chen, however, pressed closer, "You meticulously planned all of this, wasn't it to see me make a fool of myself? Why are you the first to lose your composure now?"

His gaze was sharp, as if he wanted to see through Liu Ruyan.

Liu Ruyan's heart skipped a beat. Had Lu Chen discovered her plan all along?

She instantly sobered up a bit, her hand in her bag tightly gripping the pepper spray, ready for a last struggle.

"You... how did you know?"

Lu Chen stood up and walked step by step towards Liu Ruyan, each step carrying a powerful aura.

"From the moment you first took out your handkerchief, I sensed something was off. Your little tricks are still too naive."

He stopped in front of Liu Ruyan, looking down at her slightly, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

A wave of despair surged through Liu Ruyan's heart. She hadn't expected that everything she had meticulously planned would be so easily seen through.

But she didn't understand why Lu Chen wasn't affected by the aphrodisiac scent.

Liu Ruyan looked at the tie around Lu Chen's neck, her confusion deepening, but she was in no mood to care about such things now.

Because Lu Chen was getting closer, completely blocking her retreat.

Liu Ruyan was forced against the wall, her body trembling slightly, and she pleaded, "CEO Lu, I was wrong, I truly know I was wrong. Please, show me mercy."

Her hands gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her knuckles white.

Lu Chen leaned in close to her, whispering in her ear, "What do you think? Since you want me so much, I can only grant your wish."

With that, he gently raised his hand. Liu Ruyan thought he was going to harm her and squeezed her eyes shut in fear.

However, Lu Chen merely took off her glasses, playing with them in his hand, "How long did you think you could hide the little secret in these glasses from me?"

His voice was low and magnetic, but to Liu Ruyan's ears, it was like the whisper of a demon.

Liu Ruyan's fear was maximized at this moment. Her hands trembled, and in a subconscious reaction to the terror, she suddenly pulled the pepper spray from her bag and sprayed it at Lu Chen.

However, Lu Chen seemed to have anticipated it, and with a slight dodge, he avoided it.

The spray diffused into the air, its pungent smell filling the entire room.

Liu Ruyan lost her balance from using too much force and stumbled forward.

Lu Chen reached out to steady her, but his action lacked any gentleness; it was more like a display of control.

"Do you think this can threaten me? The Liu family is nothing but ants in my eyes. Your actions today will only make me despise you more."

Lu Chen's voice was cold and stern. He released his hand, and Liu Ruyan collapsed onto the floor.

Her eyes were filled with fear and regret. She knew she had completely failed; not only had she not obtained any leverage against Lu Chen, but she might also bring disaster upon the Liu family.

Her mind was a mess, and she didn't know how to face the situation that was about to unfold. She only knew that she had made an unforgivable mistake.

Tears flowed uncontrollably down her face, leaving two clear streaks.

At this moment, the room was in chaos, and Liu Ruyan's sobs sounded particularly desolate in the silence.

Lu Chen stood by, watching her coldly, his gaze as if observing the demise of a loser.

Liu Ruyan felt the heat within her growing more intense, her sanity slowly slipping away. She tried to calm herself down, "CEO Lu, what do you want me to do for you to let me go?"

Lu Chen smiled faintly, a playful glint in his eyes: "What do you think? Since you want me so much, then I can only grant your wish."

Liu Ruyan's eyes instantly widened!

The next moment!

...In Gao Xuewei's room, Xiao Xi was intently reading a book, occasionally looking up at her mother.

Gao Xuewei was still lost in her own thoughts. She was unaware of the thrilling confrontation happening in the other room, but her unease grew stronger and stronger.

She stood up and walked to the window, looking out at the sky.

Unbeknownst to her, the wind had started to pick up outside.

Heavy dark clouds rolled in, and a heavy rain seemed about to begin.

The darkness in the distance mirrored her current state of mind, confused and heavy.

Gao Xuewei checked the time, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.

It's been so long, the meeting should be over, right?

Should I go check... As this thought just arose in her mind, Gao Xuewei's steps had already unconsciously moved towards the door...