Kael’s face turned deathly pale upon hearing those words. Without hesitation, he turned to flee.
But Eleanor grabbed him by the collar and dragged him back.
“Stand right here.” She then turned to Kendrick. “Are you sure?”
Kendrick rubbed his temples, his voice hoarse. “Go check for yourself. I’ll leave it to you.”
“Wait a moment.”
“What now?”
Kendrick’s tone was impatient. Why was Eleanor always so troublesome? Couldn’t she see he was in a hurry?
Eleanor took a step closer, lowering her voice. “If I find the person who drugged you, how do you want me to handle them?”
“Do whatever you want. Just don’t let them off easy.”
With that, Kendrick forced himself to maintain his composure, suppressing the intoxicated feeling overtaking him. He quickly left the banquet hall, heading straigh
