Mia’s suggestion to call the police elicited interesting reactions from both Xena and Nick.
Xena’s gaze darted nervously, while Nick erupted in anger. “Mia, do you think I wouldn’t dare call the police because I’m unwilling to let you go?!”
“No, Nick, I know you would,” Mia silently answered him in her heart. “But your precious Xena won’t let you. She knows her little tricks might fool you, but they won’t fool the police.”
If the police were to uncover that the peanut powder was something she added herself, wouldn’t that be incredibly awkward for her?
Sure enough, a second later, Xena spoke in her sweet voice. “Nick, don’t do this. Mia is still your wife. You can’t send her to jail because of me.
“Besides, I’m fine now, aren’t I? And think about it—if not for Mia, then at least for the Ford family. If the public finds out that your wife went to jail, it would damage the company’s reputation, and Ford Corporation’s stock would surely take a hit.”
With Xena’s persuasion, Nick managed to rein in his temper and didn’t call the police.
But while there would be no police involved, there still had to be punishment.
“Mia,” Nick said coldly, his voice venomous as he grabbed her by the neck, “Xena is too kind-hearted to hold you accountable, but that doesn’t mean you’ll walk away unscathed. The pain she suffered tonight—you’ll feel every bit of it yourself.”
“Dr. Jason, bring the prepared medication,” Nick commanded.
Gripping Mia’s chin, he forced an unknown liquid down her throat.
