Love in the Limelight (Astrid and Elio) novel Chapter 518

"Whoa, I've already had my fill of this. Doesn't seem right to have more," Karin said, gripping the soda bottle with both hands, her expression awkward.

It was early still, barely past six in the morning. Only a few night owls were tuned into the live stream.

Yet Karin's odd behavior didn't escape the notice of those who were watching.

She knew very well that Astrid would be hell-bent on finding an antidote, convinced that Karin had been poisoned. So Astrid wouldn't have slept a wink, watching Karin's every move all night long!

Astrid chuckled, "Hey, just pour a bit into my cup, no need to hog it all!"

With those words, Astrid swiftly produced her little cup and began to gently tap the edge with a teaspoon.

Karin's gaze was fixed on Astrid's cup as she heard Astrid whisper, "Come on, hand over the drink."

Obediently, Karin passed the bottle to Astrid.

Astrid twisted the cap off, poured a bit into her cup, and then handed the bottle back to Karin with a polite "Thanks."

She walked forward with her drink. As she passed Karin, she lowered her voice and said, "Dump it."

In the next moment, Karin poured out the entire contents of the bottle.

Time seemed to drag on until Karin came to her senses. She stared at the empty bottle in her hands and her face turned ghostly pale.

Where had the antidote gone? What had just happened?

In a panic, she turned her head to look at Astrid.

Astrid was smiling serenely, raising her cup towards Karin, "Thanks, Karin. The soda was delicious. Have to admit, enjoying a cold one out here in the wilderness is a slice of heaven."