In Bugatti,
Only after taking her medication did Aveline realize it was making her drowsy. "Why do these new meds make me drowsy?" She barely resisted a yawn, feeling embarrassed.
Her car was right behind, she couldn't even think of driving in her state.
Alaric didn't get a chance to respond before she added, "You knew about this, didn't you?"
He did. That's why he drove over to the clubhouse the moment she told him she went alone without her assistant.
Well, she didn't want Lawrence to guard up after seeing her with Mike Wilson. And asking Mike to wait for her in the car would have been degrading for him and his position.
She buried her face in her palms when another yawn took over. He suggested, "Those are strong meds, Sunshine. Sleep." His voice was soothing.
Leaning back, her eyes drooped heavily. "I need to meet Vivienne Sinclair..." Her voice trailed off into sleep.
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At NexGuard,
