FLASH MARRIAGE; CHARMED BY THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE CEO-Chapter 195: Trigger

"Don't just stand there, come in," Judith said softly, beckoning to Tina, who timidly nodded and slowly advanced, like someone walking on a tightrope.

Tina's heart was pounding erratically in her chest as she observed the way Maria's eagle eyes scanned her from head to toe like an X-ray machine. She could tell the mature woman was greatly displeased with her dressing from her admonishing gaze.

Thankfully, aside from Maria's somewhat hostile look, and Amelia's unreadable expression, Judith and her husband were smiling at her.

Tina had barely gotten within fifteen feet of Amelia's bed when the latter's highly sensitive nostrils perceived something harsh, choking and unsettling.

Amelia's nose crinkled and her face scrunched at the strong and intoxicating smell coming from Tina. It felt as though she was doused in a blend of patchouli, and tonka bean with a hint of vanilla.

Unfortunately for Amelia, she had just eaten some of Maria's spicy home meal which the chef brought earlier and now, it seemed everything was doing a flip-flop in her stomach.

'What the hell did she spray?' Amelia hissed inwardly as she tried to hold her breath.

Tina stopped six feet from Amelia's bed, managing a feverish smile. Before she could say anything, Judith beat her to it.

"You're looking really dashing, Tina. Are you going to a party?" Judith asked, admiring her exquisite outfit.

"Oh no, I'm coming from the studio where we just had a photoshoot section." Tina lied between her teeth. "I was going home but decided to first stop by the hospital and check on Amelia."

"Aww! How thoughtful. You know if you had come earlier, you would have met your other friends. They left not quite long."

"It's okay. I came here for Amelia and not them." Tina tilted her head to face Maria, who hadn't said a single word even though has chilly gaze spoke volumes.

"Good afternoon, mom."

"Excuse me." Maria raised an eyebrow at Tina's last word, her voice void of any empathy or emotion.

Remembering her last unpleasant encounter with Maria, Tina quickly corrected herself.

"Sorry. I meant, Mrs Anderson. It's good to see you here. You look lovely as always."

"Hmm..." Maria sized her up condescendingly. "I'm sure you didn't come all the way here just to tell me that."

Tina chuckled feverishly her hand tightening around the handle of her handbag as she shifted her gaze to Amelia.

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"Hi, Amelia. I can see you are...." Tina paused, her eyebrows raised in alarm. ".... Are you all right?"

Everyone's attention quickly shifted to Amelia, whose face was now beet red from fighting to keep her nausea at bay as Tina's suffocating scent dealt with her mercilessly.

"Amelia!" Maria's voice raised in panic as she abruptly jumped to her feet, snatching one of the nylon bags beside the table and emptying all the contents on the floor, before bringing the empty bag to Amelia's face.

"Showtime!" A sly glint flashed across Tina's eyes as everyone sprang to their feet in confusion and panic.

Amelia retched, her whole body trembling violently, her knuckles turning white from her grip on the bed before everything she had eaten for the entire day came out in full force.

"Oh my goodness!" Judith exclaimed out loud, sprinting to the other side of the bed and stroking Amelia's back as she emptied her stomach into the bag. "Quickly baby, get the doctor."

"Okay." Hilary sprinted for the door while Tina came closer bending down to pick up the spilled items on the floor.

"You, wait outside." Maria barked, her eyes inflamed, causing Tina to flinch.

"But, I wanted to help pick..."

"Now, Tina!" Maria yelled while Lance hurriedly came forward to escort Tina outside.

Outside Amelia's room, Tina watched as some nurses and two doctors rushed inside to arrest Amelia's situation. She almost felt sorry for Amelia knowing she was the one responsible for the trigger. But then, this was the plan.

Unfortunately, the targeted audience was missing in action.

Thinking briefly, Tina brought out her phone from her handbag and dialed Blaze's number, while taking a few steps away from the other bodyguard whose scary gaze was all over her.

Blaze didn't pick up on the first ring. But when she tried the second time, he picked up the call.

"Hello, who is this?" Blaze's deep and cold voice filled Tina with a sensual chill.

"You didn't save my number?" Tina pursed her lips, her tone laced with a hint of disappointment.

"Tina! Why are you calling me?" Blaze asked impatiently.

Tina could hear running water in the background, making her second-guess his location.

"Where are you?"

"I asked you a question. Why are you calling me?" Blaze demanded in a slightly raised voice.

Tina gritted her teeth. "I'm at the hospital with your wife. But never mind. You seem too irritated to hear my voice or listen to what I have to say about her condition." She rolled her eyes and hung up, knowing he would call back.

As anticipated, her phone started ringing almost immediately.

A wicked smirk danced across her lips as she waited for it to ring for a while before picking up.

"What do you want?"

"Don't you EVER, hang up on me again. Do you understand?" Blaze boomed from the other end.

Tina trembled, gulping down a lump that had formed in her throat as she nodded her head as if he was standing in front of her with his hand wrapped around her neck in a choking grip.

"I didn't get a response." Blaze's viciously dangerous voice made Tina almost pee on herself.

"Yes..." Tina managed to say, regretting hanging up on him. "I understand."

"Now, what were you saying about my wife?"

"She's vomiting again? I think it's Gt f severe this time."

"What! Why! What happened?" Blaze half screamed in panic.

Tina's face scrunched in disgust at the way Blaze's voice suddenly softened at the mention of his wife.

"I don't know. One minute, I was in her room, saying hi and the next minute, she was vomiting all over the place."

"Isn't my mom there with her?"

"She is and your mom really looks stressed. You should come down quickly. Where are you?"

"I'm coming."

The line suddenly disconnected showing that Blaze had hung up on her.

"So far, so good." Tina hurriedly rushed towards the convenience to retouch her makeup.