Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 285

Chapter 285 Sebastian’s Test

Sebastian’s strong chest rose and fell in a steady, hypnotic rhythm.

This version of him–flushed, disheveled, vividly alive–was dangerously alluring.

Riley tore her gaze away. “Yes, I’m here. Felix said you drank something spiked and refused treatment.”

“Treatment?” Sebastian’s voice was hoarse as he caught her hand, fingers tightening around her wrist. “If I walked out of this lounge like this, the scandal alone could cripple the group’s reputation.”

Heat seared through Riley where he touched her, making her pulse stutter.

Is his hand so hot because of the drug?

She took a breath. “If you’re worried about being seen, I can hack all the surveillance cameras from the lounge to the car. Just cover yourself with a blanket to hide your face and body, and no one will recognize you.”

Sebastian pouted. “What if someone still recognizes me? Besides, even at the hospital, there’s no guarantee word won’t get out. There are no secrets in this world, just like how youdeft

me because you found out I once stood by and let Samuel

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die.”

He spoke with difficulty, his breathing becoming more labored.

His grip on her wrist tightened, as if clutching a lifeline.

“Sebastian, we’ve already broken up,” Riley said firmly. “I didn’t come here to be your antidote. I came to convince you to go to the hospital. With your power and influence, you can handle any fallout.”

“What if… I refuse?” Sebastian murmured, struggling to stand on trembling legs before staggering and collapsing toward her.

Riley instinctively caught him. His full weight pressed into her, pulling his burning body flush with hers. Even through the layers of fabric, the searing heat of his skin bled into her own, making her breath falter.

Sebastian’s body trembled, his face filled with restrained tension, yet his arms held her tightly, as if only she could soothe his explosive desire.

“You know, this drug makes my body feel like it’s on fire, like venomous insects are gnawing at me endlessly. It hurts… So, Riley, are you just going to watch me suffer like this?” Sebastian’s ragged breaths whispered in her ear.

Riley stood her ground. “I told you, we’ve broken up. I won’t be 3/5

doing anything like that with you again.”

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“But you came. That means you still care about me, right?” Sebastian grabbed Riley, pressing against her, like touching her was the only thing keeping him from losing control and jumping her right there.

Riley looked away. “I just don’t want you blaming Felix.”

A hoarse chuckle escaped Sebastian’s lips. “I don’t believe you don’t care about me at all.”

“Believe what you want!” Riley tried to push him away. She could clearly feel the changes in his body.

Guess I’ll have to knock him out and drag him to the hospital.

“Actually… Bryce made that drugged drink for you,” Sebastian said, his words slow.

“What did you say?” Riley stopped cold.

She thought some woman who wanted Sebastian had drugged him, but he was saying it was Bryce.

Sebastian gasped, “Bryce… not only spiked the drink but also… set up a hidden camera. Of course, I couldn’t let him succeed.”

Riley understood now.

After she kept turning him down, Bryce tried to force her hand 3/5

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by getting dirt on her.

I had actually saved this creep and even married him!

She said through gritted teeth, “I’ll settle the score with him later!”

Sebastian leaned closer, breathing in her ear. “I didn’t let him off either. Riley, since Bryce wanted to hurt you, I made sure he ended up… in a miserable state!”

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