But some said they wouldn't drink alcohol and would use soft drinks instead.

I was one of them.

To be safe, I poured my own juice and didn't let anyone else touch it.

But even with all my caution, I still fell victim.

My head felt dizzy, my legs were weak, and my vision became increasingly blurry.

I stumbled into the bathroom, immediately reaching for my phone to contact Elias.

But before I could dial, two burly thugs burst in, grabbed my arms, and started dragging me out.

I wanted to scream for help.

But my throat felt glued shut, and I couldn't make a sound.

I wanted to struggle.

My legs and arms were limp and powerless, unable to exert any strength.

I gritted my teeth and prayed silently in my heart. "Elias, please come quickly!"

With no one to save me, I was quickly dragged out of the bathroom.

In the dimly lit hallway, my blurry vision vaguely caught a familiar sight.

It was her.

Mila.

She twirled a lock of hair around her finger, giving me a sinister smile.

As if she were saying, "Violet, go to hell!"

With just a quick glance, the two thugs pulled me into the stairwell.

Worried about being seen in the elevator, they dragged me down the stairs.