Chapter 287

Samantha whimpered in pain. Xander felt a tight knot form in his throat as a wave of heat washed over him, and his body gradually tensed up. "Samantha, don't do this," he said, grabbing her erratic hands and trying to control himself. Her behavior was making it hard for him to stay composed. When Wade arrived, this was the scene he walked into. He stepped up to Xander and checked Samantha's face. After checking her condition, his expression grew serious. He wondered who would be so bold as to drug someone at a charity banquet hosted by the Lynch family. Frowning, Wade exchanged a meaningful glance with Xander. "She's been drugged. The effects are only being temporarily suppressed by the cold water. If not treated promptly, it could endanger her life. Xander, you need to get her to the hospital quickly." Xander nodded. Only then did he regain some composure. His eyes grew cold as he carried Samantha out. "Wade, it's up to you to find the culprit." He was determined to make whoever