Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey) novel Chapter 210

Chapter 210 Backup Plan

Amanda’s POV:

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In the short dozen or so steps from the corridor to the banquet hall, I had already figured out most of Michelle’s intentions.

The clutch Kiara was holding revealed half of a pill bottle labeled “Green Flame Pharmaceuticals.” It was a mild hallucinogen supplied exclusively by the Green Flame Pack. It wouldn’t cause physical harm, but it could blur consciousness and slow reactions-just enough to ruin a cooperation meeting that required precise judgment.

Sure enough, the moment we reached the consultation area in the corner of the banquet hall, a server in uniform approached with two glasses of champagne, his smile perfectly practiced. “Ms. Lamb, Mr. Ortega, Ms. Gill specially prepared these for you.”

The glass he handed to me had fewer beads of condensation on the surface than the other one. It was clearly freshly poured, and along the rim there was a faint, barely perceptible sheen—a trace left when the hallucinogen reacted with the champagne.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Michelle standing not far away with Percival and Kiara’s father, her gaze locked tightly on this side.

Samson appeared beside me at some point. His fingertips brushed lightly against my wrist, giving me a reassuring look. He then took the other glass of champagne from the server, his tone natural. “Thank you for your thoughtfulness.”

I accepted the tampered champagne. The moment my fingers touched the glass, I pretended to lose my grip. “Oh!” I exclaimed, and more than half the champagne splashed onto the tablecloth in front of me.

Under the tablecloth was a strip of miniature test paper I had placed there in advance. The instant it came into contact with the hallucinogen, it turned a vivid crimson. This was a little trick Alice had taught me- emergency supplies I had brought from the Glacier Pack. I hadn’t expected I’d actually need to use them.

“Sorry, my hand slipped.” I pulled out a napkin and wiped it up with an apologetic expression, my voice neither loud nor soft, just enough for those nearby to hear. “The glass is too slippery. I’ll just switch to juice.”

Michelle’s expression shifted slightly, and she hurried over to smooth things out. “Ms. Lamb, are you all right? This is my fault for not explaining properly. The glasses were ice-chilled, so they were more slippery.”

She shot a look at the server, who immediately turned to fetch another drink, but Samson stopped him. “No need. The meeting is about to start anyway. Amanda will be taking notes, so juice suits her better.”

I laughed inwardly. Samson had clearly seen through it.

He walked over to the table and, as if unintentionally, brushed past the soaked tablecloth, slipping the now-red test strip into his palm. He then raised his wrist to check the time. “Mr. Gill, Mr. Gelber, it’s about time. Let’s head to the conference room.”

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18:39 Thu, Jan 1 Ms.

Chapter 210 Backup Plan

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The conference room was already full. Kit Gelber of the Green Flame Pack, Martin Aquilla from the Celestial Pack, and several elders of the Midnight Pack were all present.

I sat down with the folder I had prepared in advance. Just as I opened my notebook, a sharp numbness pricked the back of my neck. It wasn’t the hallucinogen, but a silver needle. I turned my head calmly and saw Elena withdrawing her hand, a trace of smugness hidden in her eyes.

So they had a backup plan. I tapped my fingers lightly against the notebook, producing the prearranged rhythm. Before coming in, Samson and I had agreed that this would be the signal if anything went wrong.

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