Chapter 364: Chapter 364

Not long before that, Terry had arrived at the banquet with her father, the Principal of the medical school. To say that she was excited was beyond measure.

Her father’s words from days before had become her mantra of a sort:

’"...so if you can get him in bed, I will seek justice and get him to marry you! Daddy can promise you that!"’

Terry had come there with a mission and was geared up to see it through to the end.

Walking hand-in-hand with her father and one of her minions a few steps behind them, Terry was both nervous and excited.

"This Gala Dinner is like what we see in the movies. Look at all the Grandeur!"

"Shut up! Do you want everyone to know that you come from a poor background?" Terry shouted at her minion, who had expressed her views of what had been unfolding in front of them.

"Watch your tone, Terry." Her father patted her arm gently, and Terry smiled. Terry had gone over the top with her dressing on this day.

She was in a long evening gown that had an extra-long slit in the front to the inner part of her thighs. The front had a low v-cut, showing as much of her cleavage as she wanted. To her point made known, she did not even have a bra on, but to appear modest, she had a fluffy shawl loosely wound around her upper body, which also helped shield her from the cold atmosphere.

"You’re the best, Daddy! I can’t believe that you were able to get us invitations to come in."

"Anything for my baby girl!" Her father beamed with pride.

Their coming had been uneventful. There were so many people of higher societal classes than them, as it was not an exaggeration to say that all the most important figures on the island had made their presence known for Alex’s birthday.

Terry looked on with indifference at all the proceedings and the drama that had unravelled that evening. She had no part in it and had much more important things to do. To her disappointment, Rocky had come there with that old cougar, as she referred to Ava.

Looking at them from the shadows, Terry noticed their relationship had changed. They were walking, not too close to each other, but their eyes often met. It was as if they were drawn to each other.

Terry had a keen eye. Standing in the shadows, she noticed how, sometimes, one would pass close to the other and slightly brush hands as if no one was watching. Terry fumed but kept her bearings as she had a more important task. Terry was banking on the traditional practices of the Thornston family to force Rocky after they were ’found out’.

The evening’s activities continued, but Terry obviously had no eyes for anyone but her crush. She did not even know when she had fallen so deep and hard.

Her father looked on worriedly at her from time to time.

The principal was only acknowledged once when Rocky had referenced him in his gift-giving. However, the man did not even hear anything at this time, even when many people had turned to look at them. They were seated several seats from where Rocky and his family were.

Halfway through dinner, Terry’s minion excused herself and walked out of the room, approaching one of the servers.

Even though it was not an easy feat, the girl finally got the server to start spiking Rocky’s drink. The Thornston workers were highly trained, and it was by sheer luck that this girl was able to buy this server off, especially when the target was the new Mistress’ brother.

When she came back, she looked over at Terry and nodded. That was all that Terry needed. They just had to wait for the drugs to start working.

"Did you tell her to get us a room too?" Terry whispered.

"It has to be normal so that I don’t look like a slut!"

The minion rolled her eyes, but, maintaining a smile, replied, "She said that it will be difficult as the estate is tightly managed. S-"

"She took all that money, and she can only spike his drink? What do-"

"Shhhh!!! What are you doing, Terry?!"

The minion hurriedly placed her palm on Terry’s mouth and shushed her. Terry looked around in annoyance and pushed the handoff.

"Whatever! What am I going to do now?"

"Let’s just use what we have to get what we want. For now, it’s of no use if the drugs kick in. The woman’s eyes are on him like that of a hawk."

"So, what are you doing, still sitting here? Get rid of her!"

A few annoyed stares turned Terry’s way, but she paid them no heed.

Her minion went out again, and then, after a few moments, Terry saw a server whisper something to Ava, and then she followed her out. This was when Terry relaxed.

She watched keenly until she saw Rocky stagger out of the room.

The two girls walked hand-in-hand and outside the door, following Rocky. The Principal sat down for about twenty minutes, and then he also stepped out.

As soon as Terry stepped out, she started complaining,

"Why did he come out this way?! It’s so dark here. The other garden was better!"

"Seriously? Terry?! Did you want to pull off such a plan in the light?"

"Whatever!" Terry snapped, "Stay here and be on the lookout! Come there in about ten minutes. That will be a good time to be ’seen’. With Rocky’s staggering, the drug should have kicked in by now. He played hard to get so much and now, I get him all to myself!"

Terry disappeared from her minion’s view after handing her shawl to her. Even though she was cold, Terry knew that it was for her interest.

Ava pulled out her phone as she took off her apron. She smiled widely at the sender.

"What’s making our sous-chef smile so brightly this evening?"

Ava replied quickly and then opened the text. Her smile faded almost immediately.

"I’ve got to go!" She said and threw the apron aside,

"Wait, Ava, we are not done with wha-"

"Sorry, let’s do that another time, I have something to attend to now,"

"Which part of emergency do you not understand?" Ava snapped, and then, without a backward look at the girl, she dashed off the kitchen.

A lot of things did not make up in her mind. She had left the room barely half an hour, so how did Rocky get drugged? The message itself was weird, but she did not want to leave anything to chance at all.

The estate was big, and Ava’s heart sank as she only knew that Rocky was outside in a garden. Doing a quick math in her head as she hurried out, she deduced that of the three entrances; Rocky might have taken the closest to him, so she dashed towards that general direction.

In the kitchen, the server looked at the door that had long since closed behind Ava, and her smile disappeared.

A few people around looked at her questionly, but she turned and walked out without a backward glance. She had done her money’s worth. Whatever would go on next was out of her hands!

In the garden, Terry finally found Rocky.

She walked right up to him and into his personal space, knowing very well that he would not be able to resist. She had gotten the most potent of drugs that could make one seem like they were drunk, but it was also a sexual stimulant.

Terry drew Rocky into her embrace.

"Let me help you get better, Rocky. Lean on me and use me in any way. You will soon feel better." She crooned into his ears. However, Terry’s heart was in her throat. She was scared that the drug might not have worked as she had wanted but soon found out that her thoughts were unfounded.

"More...." Rocky croaked, and Terry beamed.

"Anything for you, my Rock!"

She kissed Rocky’s cheeks shyly and then mustered up the courage. She slipped her hands up his shirt, feeling those rock-hard muscles,

"Oh my! Look at what you have been hiding under those shirts...."

Terry could feel Rocky resist, but she just chuckled,

"Give up, Rocky. You are no match for this...." She whispered and licked his ear.

"Get off my man, bitch!"

Ava stormed right up to them and yanked Terry off Rocky. Ava punched her right in the face and pushed her far back, making Terry stumble and fall on her back. Terry screamed!

In the banquet hall, Shelby watched on as Brad and the children bickered. Alex and Geneva were still on the dance floor, but she was not allowed to dance!

Shelby suddenly stood up.

"Where are you off to?"

"It’s been a while since Rocky stepped out. He looked drunk, so I want to go check on him."

"Let me accompany you," Ian added, then taking Shelby’s arm and looping it through his, they made their way the same way Rocky had a few minutes before.

The Principal nodded to himself after seeing this and then headed out after them.

Shelby had been prepared for anything but what met her eyes.

Eyes wide in surprise and astonishment, she watched on as the two kissed each other like there was no tomorrow. Shelby had no idea what to do with that information. She did not even see one girl helping another from the ground until a male voice shouted accusatorily,

"What have you done to my daughter? You will have to marry her!"

"Chairman Ian, we have a situation."

Currey interrupted him as soon as he tried to comment on that. Shelby was too shell-shocked as Ava and Rocky’s passionate embrace did not seem to want to come to an end. With her mouth still agape, she turned to the Principal, not understanding what he was saying.

"What is it? Can’t it wait?"

Currey shook his head, and then, before Ian could say anything, he added, "It’s related to Aliya. She’s alive!"

Ian froze, as did Shelby.

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