The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 1808

Perhaps feeling too warm, Stella had unbuttoned the top few buttons of her collar.

Her delicate collarbones were partially visible, their pale, alluring skin sparking the imagination.

Joshua's fingers tightened. He lowered his long lashes, forcing his gaze away.

He said softly, "Star, drink the tea first."

Stella groggily opened her eyes, took the cup from Joshua, and mumbled, "Thank you."

She sipped at the tea, her red lips glistening with moisture, holding an inexplicable allure that made one yearn to taste them.

Joshua's gaze darkened, and his throat grew tight and dry.

He had never been a man easily swayed by beauty.

But now, he felt a rush of heat, finding it hard to control himself.

His eyes narrowed as he keenly sensed that something was off.

He got up and inspected the room.

In the bathroom, Joshua found a small incense burner, already burned out.

The censer itself was ordinary, but it had been used to burn incense mixed with special ingredients. While harmless to the body, it was enough to stir one's passions. The amount wasn't large—it could only serve to set the mood, not make someone lose their mind.

After confirming once more that the room was safe, Joshua returned to Stella's side.

Having had quite a bit to drink and having inhaled the fragrance in the room, Stella was not in a good state.

Joshua's brow furrowed slightly. "Star, we need to go to the hospital immediately."

Stella was still somewhat conscious. Hearing his words, she opened her eyes.

"...The hospital?" Her thoughts were sluggish, and her voice was hoarse. "What's wrong with me?"

Joshua said, "You might have been drugged."

Stella asked, "...Is it serious?"

Joshua replied, "It's not severe. You'll be fine until we get to the hospital."

The burning heat radiated through her clothes and onto him.

Stella leaned against him, her cheek pressing against his chest, instinctively seeking a way to cool down.

Joshua's body went rigid, his breathing turning ragged.

Joshua had encountered all kinds of poisons, including ones far more potent than this. A drug with this level of effect was nothing to him. Even without going to the hospital, it would have no real impact on him.

And yet, for some reason, at this moment, it was as if he'd been dosed with the world's most powerful aphrodisiac.

A thin layer of sweat broke out on his forehead. His breathing was rapid, and his clear eyes grew deep and dark.

Reason told him he should take Stella to the hospital immediately.

But his feet felt rooted to the spot, unable to move.

Until now, Joshua had always been supremely confident in his willpower.

But a single unconscious movement from Stella was enough to make him lose control.