Right Person, Wrong Time
Chapter 1252 The Gloom on Nicole

Chapter 1252 The Gloom on Nicole

Meanwhile, Nicole set aside her thoughts as her sole focus now was to unravel the mystery of Colton'svoodoo. She aimed to discover an effective cure for Colton and provide him with the relief he sought.

"You're here, Nicole," Evelyn greeted with a gentle smile, addressing the person seated across fromher.

Nicole nodded, and her gaze fixed on the seemingly calm woman. However, a sense of unease beganto creep over her—something felt off about Evelyn's unusual calmness. "Have you come to discussColton's voodoo with me?" she probed tentatively.

Evelyn shook her head slightly, dispelling the notion, and spoke deliberately, "My intention today is notjust that. I wish to acknowledge your exceptional medical skills, and you are right about the voodoo insome aspects."

Nicole caught onto the initial words, but confusion clouded her understanding as the conversationunfolded. "What exactly do you mean?" She furrowed her brows, urging Evelyn to be direct. "Please beclear. There's no need to beat around the bush."

After hearing this, Evelyn shook her head, her silence speaking volumes. In the meantime, a waiterapproached, carrying a glass of steaming milk, and carefully placed it on the table. Then, breaking thesilence, Evelyn spoke, "I wasn't entirely sure about your preference, so I took the liberty of ordering youa hot milk."

Nicole glanced at the glass and then back at Evelyn, whose calm attitude seemed out of place. Asense of unease started to creep over her.

"What's the matter? Are you afraid that I spiked your drink? Whether it's spiked or not, can't you detectit? Take your time and inspect it thoroughly before you decide to drink. I don't mind waiting. After all,we're not that close," Evelyn said, a faint self-deprecation smile tugging at the corner of her lips beforefading away.

Nicole leaned down and cautiously sniffed the milk. Sensing no unusual odor, she proceeded toscrutinize it intently. She understood that even if a poison devoid of color and smell were to be blendedin, it might induce subtle alterations too delicate for the average person to detect. However, hermeticulous inspection revealed no such traces, so she confidently confirmed that the milk appearedsafe for consumption. "I hope you'll clarify Colton's situation." Despite the reassurance, she remainedcautious, prompting Evelyn again before taking a sip.

Meanwhile, Evelyn hesitated momentarily before subtly nodding in agreement with Nicole's request.

After seeing her response, Nicole lifted the glass and finished the milk in one gulp. "Now, can you tellme now?"

Evelyn stared at her in disbelief. She had anticipated Nicole to inspect the milk more closely, yet allNicole did was whiff and utter something before gulping it down. A question nagged at Evelyn—wasthis a genuine display of trust, or had Nicole's profound love for Colton driven her to this unwaveringfaith? The answer, she mused, undoubtedly leaned toward the latter.

Suddenly, a faint, bitter smile formed on her lips. She hadn't tainted the milk with poison. Instead, shehad added a small dose of a sleeping pill, which was unlikely to cause any significant harm.

Nicole had intended to prompt her to explain Colton's situation. However, before she could utter aword, her vision blurred, her head spun, and in the next moment, she slumped onto the table.

"You may come out now. I've prepared the person for you." Evelyn's voice remained eerily calm asthough addressing an unseen entity.

Rumble!

A faint echo of a shifting stone slab resonated as Ryan stepped out from a concealed alcove. His lipscurled into a triumphant smile as he laid eyes on the sprawled figure of Nicole on the table.

"Excellent! You did well." The man nodded in approval at Evelyn as his satisfaction barely contained.

On the other hand, Evelyn's silent stare bore into Nicole's unconscious form. The initial bitterness shefelt had transformed into a seething hatred. Her voice turned chilling as she inquired, "What is yourintention? Don't forget, you made a promise to me."

"Of course, I remember. You've done me a great favor," Ryan replied nonchalantly. Then, he pulled outa small box from somewhere and opened it with malicious intent, pausing intentionally for dramaticeffect.

As her eyes widened, she saw what appeared to be a voodoo bug within. However, upon closerinspection, it became evident that it was something even more formidable—a more giant and potentcreature.

"Perhaps, you're curious if this is truly a voodoo bug?" Ryan was no doubt watching Evelyn withinterest. "It is indeed a voodoo bug, but not the ordinary kind. This is a supreme voodoo bug."

"A supreme voodoo bug?" Surprise colored her features as she studied the supreme voodoo bug heldin his grasp, as a wave of anxiety engulfed her.