Chapter 169 A Deadly Betrayal (2)

Ruby's breathing was uneven as she pushed her way through the crowded bar, her vision slightly hazy. The further she moved, the stronger the dizziness became.

Something wasn't right.

Her legs felt weak. Her heart was beating faster than normal.

It wasn't just exhaustion.

A deep, unnatural heat pooled in her chest, making her skin tingle in a way that didn't feel normal. Her throat felt dry, and an odd sensation was creeping into her veins—a slow-burning warmth that refused to fade.

Then it clicked.

Her stomach twisted violently.

She had been drugged with an aphrodisiac.

Her breath hitched, her fingers curling into fists.

But how?! She had been so careful.

She hadn't eaten anything from strangers. She hadn't drunk anything she didn't trust.

Then, suddenly, her entire body tensed.

The juice.

The purple juice Celeste had given her.