Chapter: 1413

“It's odd. Why do I feel slightly dizzy?" Norah rubbed her forehead and frowned. “I usually hold my liquor well. Why does a single glass affect me this way?"

Elsa feigned ignorance. "Norah, didn't you know? This is a special vintage my father acquired from abroad for his birthday. The older the wine, the stronger its effects. Are you feeling tipsy?"

Norah nodded slowly, a flush apparent on her face. “It seems so. I feel unusually warm and my head is spinning."

Elsa supported her, concern etching her features. "Oh no, the party is about to start. Let me take you upstairs to rest."

“Sean is waiting for me," Norah said, her breath close to Elsa's ear, confirming Elsa's suspicion that the drug was beginning to take effect.

"I'll have someone inform him."

Soon after, a waiter hurried to convey the message to Sean. He turned with a look of concern, eager to assist. The thought of leaving Norah alone with the Wilsons troubled him.

But seeing Norah nod reassuringly, he paused.

Norah had insisted on handling the situation herself, urging him not to interfere. He reluctantly instructed the waiter, “Please relay my message and make sure she's well cared for. I'll check on her later."

As Elsa assisted Norah up, she couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Sean's affection for Norah was profound, but she wondered if their relationship would survive the evening's events.

Together, they staggered away.

Madeline, who had been observing their interaction, approached and retrieved the glass from which Norah had drunk, just before a waiter could clear it. She detected a familiar scent and a smug grin flickered across her face.

If she wasn't mistaken, it was the scent of an aphrodisiac, potent and unmistakable in its strength.

She pondered how Norah had managed to cross Elsa, warranting such a drastic measure.

However, Madeline kept this information to herself, eager to witness any misfortune that might befall Norah.

Additionally, she still had the unused aphrodisiac she had originally intended to use on Norah.

Nancy, Marlene, and she had only used a portion of it, leaving a significant amount of the aphrodisiac remaining.

Madeline was lost in thought for a moment, and devised a plan.

Given that Norah had taken the aphrodisiac and might end up spending the night with someone, it would be fair for Sean to have the same opportunity.

Although Madeline was eager to be with Sean, someone so exceptional, she hesitated because her husband and mother-in-law were close by.

She asked a servant to bring her the drug and then discreetly passed it to Marlene.

Madeline was confident that it would be highly effective in Marlene's hands.

She was simply hoping to witness something intriguing at today's party.