Chapter 767

The underground passage glowed with an unsettling red light, filling the air with a sinister atmosphere. Without warning, a hand clamped over Maeve's mouth and nose. Panic surged through her, but the familiar scent of the sedative Liam had used on her before in Seathburn snapped her to attention. Maeve quickly held her breath and pretended to faint as she collapsed. Before fully succumbing to unconsciousness, she pinched her thigh hard to force herself to stay alert. She had to find out what was so secretive about this passage and what exactly was happening in this boutique. Then, Maeve felt herself being lifted and carried onto some sort of underground transport vehicle. After a brief journey, she heard the soft chime of an elevator ascending, then a gentle ding as it came to a stop. Maeve soon recognized a familiar voice. "Quick! Set her down carefully." Her heart raced—it was Wesley's voice! Wesley took over Maeve and lashed out. "Who told you to sedate Ms. Scott?" "Mr.