Footsteps faded away.The front door opened and closed again.Only Kyle and Emily were left in the living room."Emily, you just had some wine. Feeling hot?"Kyle's voice drew closer."Let me help you take off your coat, okay?"The sound of fabric rustling grew faster, more urgent.I pressed my ear tightly against the door, my heart pounding violently.…Suddenly, the door was pulled open from the outside.I jolted.Emily stood at the doorway, holding an empty wine glass. She looked at me, the corner of her lips slightly raised."He really did try to drug me. Good thing you were prepared."I peeked out and saw Kyle collapsed on the sofa, completely unconscious.I whispered, "Is that guy here yet?"Emily nodded."My assistant said he saw him downstairs. Let's move."We picked up the baby and slipped out immediately.Just as we reached the elevator, the doors opened. A young man in a cheap suit stepped out, his hair dyed yellow. His gaze was evasive, his steps unsteady.
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