His Mistress is His Ex-Wife
Chapter 196: A Perfect Scheme

Chapter 196: A Perfect Scheme

Sasha turned around, humming softly as she busied herself with the drinks. Athena quickly stepped back, retreating to her seat before Sasha could notice her presence.

When Sasha returned with the drinks, Athena’s mind was still reeling. She accepted her glass with a forced smile, her eyes flicking to the suspicious wine glass Sasha handed to her husband, Dominique.

’What the hell? The wine is for Dominique. But why? Why is she spiking Dominique’s drink?’ Athena felt a little bit confused as she stared at the wine glass in Dominique’s hand.

"Let’s toast for the new beginning of Ashton and Athena!" Sasha raised her glass, smiling from ear to ear.

The aphrodisiac drug she bought was the strongest kind of drug on the market. Doc Melissa helped her to get this new drug. Melissa provided Sasha with the serum.

’I wonder if this newly created drug will take effect on Dominique and can make him hard.’ She mused to herself, anticipating the upcoming result.

As they clinked glasses in a toast, Athena’s hand trembled slightly. She knew she had to find a way to stop this, but she needed to be careful. Any wrong move could alert Sasha, and the consequences could be dire.

Before any of them could take a sip of their respective wines, Athena groaned, pretending to have a stomach cramp.

"Ouch!" She put down her glass and pressed her palm against her belly.

Both Dominique and Ashton were alarmed when they saw them in pain.

"Hey, Athena, what’s wrong?" Ashton immediately held her shoulders, supporting her body. His worry was painted on his face.

Meanwhile, Dominique tried his best not to hold Athena, even though he was worried sick about her.

"What’s going on?" Dominique asked her in his calm tone. But deep inside, he wanted to carry her in his arms and bring her to the hospital.

"Athena, are you alright?" Sasha also began asking her.

"Oh. I think... I have my period. I will be fine if I drink medicine. Do you have a pain reliever?"

The moment she said those words, Dominique made a move instantly, surprising everyone.

"I’ll get the med." He said, rushing inside the house to get the medicine. In the past, he knew how Sabrina suffered from menstrual cramps.

Then Athena glanced at Sasha. "I’m sorry to trouble you, Sasha. Do you have an extra pad?"

"Oh, okay. I’ll get one for you," Sasha said, following Dominique inside.

As soon as the husband and wife disappeared, Athena turned to Ashton. "Ash, can you get me a glass of warm water?"

Ashton nodded frantically. "Yes, just sit here. I’ll get it for you."

Once everyone had left, Athena heaved a sigh of relief. She turned her attention to Dominique’s wine glass, her mind racing. She contemplated her next move, a cold glint flashing through her eyes.

"What is she trying to do here?" she wondered, suspicion and determination mingling in her thoughts.

Seizing the moment, Athena quickly swapped Dominique’s and Sasha’s wine glasses. As she waited for the others to return, a new idea sparked in her mind. She decided to take it a step further.

With deliberate movements, she divided the spiked wine between Ashton’s and Sasha’s glasses, then carefully mixed some of the liquid into their respective wines as well. The only safe drinks left were hers and Dominique’s wine.

She stepped back, satisfied with her work, and resumed her place, ready to put her plan into action.

Soon, Dominique returned with the pain reliever while Ashton was holding a glass of warm water. Athena pretended to drink the medicine.

Soon Sasha arrived, handing her a menstrual pad.

"I’ll just change into this," Athena said before heading to the comfort room.

A few seconds later, she was back.

"Do you want to go home now and rest?" Ashton asked her worriedly.

Athena shook her head, offering a reassuring smile. "No, it’s fine. I don’t want to ruin our celebration. I’m feeling better now. Let’s continue our drinks!"

"You’ve just taken medication. You are not allowed to drink," Dominique reminded her sternly, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Athena, Sasha, and Ashton were surprised by Dominique’s strict reminder.

"Okay, I won’t drink. But I still want to stay here with everyone," Athena replied, her voice sincere. "If possible, can Ashton and I spend the night here? Do you have any vacant guest rooms for us?"

She needed to stay to ensure that Sasha’s plan wouldn’t succeed. Moreover, she was relieved to have the perfect excuse not to drink the wine, keeping her safe from being drugged.

Sasha, unsuspecting, nodded. "Of course. You and Ashton can stay in the guest rooms."

"Thank you, Sasha. How about we do a movie marathon while drinking?" Athena suggested, aiming to keep everyone occupied.

"Yes, let’s change our location. It’s not good for you to catch a cold, especially with your stomach cramps," Ashton said, taking Athena’s hand and guiding her back inside the mansion.

The group moved inside the living room, preparing for their movie marathon. Athena stayed vigilant, making sure Sasha’s plan would fail, all while keeping her own scheme safe.

Sasha and Ashton consumed their wines, completely unaware of the scheme Athena had set in motion for them. Sasha’s attention was primarily fixed on Dominique, watching intently as he sipped his own wine.

’Perfect,’ she thought with a sly grin. ’All I have to do is wait for the drug to take effect. Then I’ll make an excuse to separate Dominique from Ashton and Athena. I’ll bring him to our room.’

She couldn’t help but giggle giddily at the thought, her mind racing with anticipation. ’I hope Athena and Ashton won’t mind if Dominique and I get a little loud.’

The minutes ticked by, the room’s atmosphere growing more relaxed as the wine took hold. Sasha watched Dominique closely, waiting for the signs of the drug’s influence. She imagined the scenario playing out in her head, her excitement building. Athena, meanwhile, kept a careful eye on Sasha and Ashton.

As the evening progressed, Athena finally noticed the signs that the drug had already taken effect on both Sasha and Ashton, their eyes losing their sharp focus and they were feeling hot. Recognizing her moment, she rose gracefully from her seat and secretly texted Dominique.

Athena’s Message: [ Dom, meet me on the balcony, now. ]

Upon reading her message, Dominique immediately followed her.

As soon as Athena and Dominique left Ashton and Sasha in the living room, an uncomfortable warmth began to spread through Ashton and Sasha’s bodies, heightening their senses.

Ashton frowned, feeling flushed. "Is it just me, or is it really warm in here?"

Sasha, slightly breathless, nodded. "No, it’s not just you. I feel it too."

Their gazes locked, and the tension between them shifted from awkwardness to something more intense. Sasha’s heart pounded harder, the nervousness giving way to a different kind of excitement. Ashton’s eyes darkened, his breathing growing heavier.

"Dom... I..." Sasha’s voice trembled as she struggled to process her feelings.

Ashton moved closer, his hesitation melting away under the influence of the spiked wine. The aphrodisiac took full effect, and Sasha felt herself irresistibly drawn to him. In her mind, Ashton’s face began to blur and transform, becoming Dominique.

Their surroundings blurred as they closed the distance between them, driven by an inexplicable and overpowering desire. Ashton’s hand grabbed the back of Sasha’s head, pulling her into a passionate kiss. Sasha quickly returned the kiss, parting her lips eagerly.

The room seemed to spin around them as they lost themselves in the moment. Ashton’s touch grew more insistent, his hands exploring, while Sasha’s fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him closer. The intensity of their connection grew with every passing second, fueled by the potent mix of emotions and the drug coursing through their veins.

*****

Meanwhile, on the balcony, Athena feigned illness once more. "Aaah!" she cried out in pain.

Hearing her distressed voice, Dominique rushed to her side. "Athena, are you okay? What’s wrong?" he asked, his voice filled with concern.

"Dom, please help... I’m in pain. Can you take me to the hospital?" she begged weakly, her voice barely a whisper.

Athena needed to get Dominique out of the house to ensure they wouldn’t interrupt the two people in the living room. Tonight, she wanted to punish Sasha and Ashton, who had both hurt her deeply. This was just the beginning of her revenge.

Without hesitation, Dominique scooped Athena into his arms and carried her to his car. He placed her gently in the passenger seat before climbing in himself and starting the engine. As they sped away toward the hospital, Athena couldn’t help but feel a twisted sense of satisfaction, knowing that her plan was unfolding perfectly.