Chapter 1

My girlfriend, Heather Reid, looked at me lovingly as she placed a warm plate of food before me.

“Nick, you’ve been busy for the whole morning. Have your lunch before it goes cold.”

I thanked her softly, but my gaze lingered on that delicate lunchbox for a few seconds longer.

In the past, it seemed like I had started becoming sleepy at work after having this specific lunch.

“Why aren’t you eating? Do you not like the food I brought you?”

Heather saw that I was not eating, so she questioned me urgently.

I looked at her and flashed her a gentle smile. However, inside, I felt no trace of warmth.

The new male colleague, Justin Smith, walked over at the same time.

“Nick, you’re a lucky man!

“Not only are you the top sales performer in our company, but you also have such a lovely girlfriend who prepares meals for you. I’m so jealous of you.”

I smiled in response.

Then, I picked up the lunchbox and said meaningfully, “Very soon, you’ll have a girlfriend who’s exactly like this.”

It was obvious that he did not understand what I was implying. He subconsciously glanced at Heather.

Then, he laughed and said, “Thanks for the well wishes! Quick, have your lunch before it goes cold.”

I nodded. Under their gazes, I took a spoonful and ate it. Then, I started to chew.

Upon seeing that, Justin was satisfied and went back to his work desk.

However, he kept tabs on me through his peripheral vision.

It was not until I finished the entire lunchbox that he finally looked away. A confident smile hung on his lips.

I put down my utensils, but I was confused.

I had carefully inspected every single item in the lunchbox, but I did not see any traces of a sleepy bug.

Did they suddenly change their plans?

As I was pondering this, I suddenly felt extremely sleepy.

My eyelids were heavy, and my mind immediately became slow and groggy.

I knew something bad was happening.

The lunch was just a ruse! They had other ways of planting it in me!

However, the drowsiness was too strong for me to fight. I could not resist it, and I immediately fell into a deep sleep on my desk.

“Nick? Nick?”

I heard Heather’s fake concerned voice and tried my best to pry my eyes open. Then, I realized lunchtime was over.

“Why did you fall asleep? I tried to wake you up a few times.”

Heather put her hand on my shoulder with a frown. It seemed as if she was really concerned for me.

“Have you been too tired lately?”

I shook my head as I glanced at Justin. It still felt heavy.

He lowered his head and appeared to be looking through his files. However, judging from his trembling shoulders, he must be laughing in secret.

I sneered secretly but put on an act. “Maybe that big case has really drained me.”

The next few days, my condition worsened.

I was basically sleeping through my entire workday at the office.

During the morning meeting, I slept while propping my head up with my hand. When I was writing proposals, I fell asleep against the keyboard. Even when I went to the pantry, I fell asleep leaning against a wall.

My results were the reason why I was irreplaceable in the company. However, I was unable to even stay awake.

I was extremely anxious as I looked into all possibilities.

Regardless of the items Heather and Justin passed me, whether it was a document, snack, or drink, I would investigate them thoroughly. However, I still did not manage to catch that sleepy bug.

What did they use to transfer that sleepiness to me?