Chapter 1Drugging Me 33 Times

Recently, I’d been waking up with various bite marks on my body.

My boyfriend said I was simply too tempting, and he couldn’t resist a little nibble at night. But when I looked closely, those tooth marks were clearly from 32 different people.

* * *

The research project was nearing its end. I carried the cakes and bubble teas I’d ordered for my junior colleagues to the lounge door. From inside, I heard Cathy’s bright, clear laugh.

“Senior, this isn’t right, how Sebastian has been treating Evelyn. She’s just a bit harsh, she yelled at me a few times, but you don’t need to do all this just to get back at her. She’ll be furious if she finds out.”

Sebastian scoffed. “Furious? What right does she have to be furious? Acting so superior, constantly giving you a hard time just because she’s a senior. Besides, my specially formulated concoction ensures she won’t remember a thing. How would she ever know?”

“Exactly, exactly! Cathy, you’re just too soft-hearted. Evelyn Reed, always acting so high and mighty, deserves to be put in her place.”

“Yeah, but even if Evelyn’s got a sour face, her body’s incredible. She’s quite the experience.”

“Only you would dare, Sebastian.”

Sebastian took a swig of his drink, then leaned in, playfully brushing Cathy’s nose. “She said you made 33 mistakes, didn’t she? Well, we’ll see that she’s utterly debased 33 times. Let’s see her hold her head high after that.”

The others clapped. “Impressive, Sebastian! So, where’s the final act going to be?”

“The lab,” Sebastian sneered. “For the last time, we’ll be ‘kind’ and do it in her most familiar place.”

“Oh, brilliant! I’ve always wanted to have my way with her in the lab.”

“But Sebastian, if we post the photos on the forum, Evelyn will definitely recognize herself. Won’t she cause a scene?”

“Hmph.” Sebastian tossed his phone onto the table. “Afraid of what? Every photo shows a different man. Anyone who sees them will just say she’s promiscuous and shameless. What grounds would she have to confront me? And besides, the photos are still edited to obscure her face. If she dares to make trouble, I’ll blur your faces and upload the videos. I’ll make sure she can’t stay at Crestwood University.”

“Whoa! Sebastian, your videos are incredibly clear! If you put those up, she’d be ruined!”

“Sebastian, send me a copy of the video, please. It’s the last time. We can still watch her when we miss her.”

Cathy picked up the phone, scrolled for a moment, then tossed it back to the speaker. She purred, “Hmph, Sebastian, you’re truly shameless.”

The group erupted in laughter, but I felt as if I had fallen into hell. I frantically fumbled with my phone, scrolling through picture after picture of my naked body. My heart truly died then. The air around me felt sucked away, leaving me gasping for breath.

I had always believed Sebastian to be thoughtful and attentive, always handing me a cup of perfectly warmed water after each experiment because he cared for me. I often fell asleep in the lab, but it wasn't from exhaustion. I had been drugged, systematically violated and humiliated by him and others, and they had taken photos and videos. It was sickeningly ironic that each time I woke up sore and aching, he would thoughtfully massage me, telling me not to overdo it. I had been touched by his kindness countless times, only now realizing it was merely to prevent my suspicion. All of this, simply because I had reprimanded his junior sister.

I bit down hard on my palms, forcing myself to return to the university. On the way, every glance from a passerby filled me with terror. I felt like a prisoner stripped bare, flayed by the public’s eyes.

Back at my dorm, I saw the stuffed animal Sebastian had given me on my desk. My rage ignited instantly. I frantically smashed everything he had given me to pieces. But it was useless! Utterly useless! Even destroying everything couldn’t erase the fact of my humiliation!

My roommate returned, startled by the wreckage. “Did you have a fight with your boyfriend? He’s downstairs waiting for you with a bunch of stuff.”

She pushed me downstairs. I saw Sebastian waiting. He handed me a few meal containers and a bubble tea.

“Cathy brought you dinner and bubble tea. She said she’s sorry for bothering you these past few days and hopes you won’t be angry with her.”

Seeing my silence, he gently ruffled my hair, his voice soft. “It’s just that our Evelyn is too brilliant, they can’t keep up with you, so they get flustered and make mistakes. Forgive her, okay?”

Seeing me frozen, he brought the bubble tea straw to my lips. “Drink your junior sister’s tea, and this whole thing will be over. Since you have some time now, come to the lab and guide them.”

I trembled violently, clutching his sleeve. “I won’t go! I’ll give you all my notes, but I won’t go!”

Sebastian paused, then frowned in disapproval. “Evelyn, don’t be so childish! Cathy has already apologized, are you still going to hold a grudge? Besides, they’re clumsy. If they damage your experimental data or samples, how will you graduate?” He gently stroked my face, his voice still soft, yet I detected a hint of threat. “Be a good girl.”

Sebastian half-pulled, half-dragged me to the lab. Cathy and the other team members were already waiting. The blatant, lingering stares of the team members slithered over my body, making me feel utterly nauseous. Sebastian looked at them. “Your senior is here, aren’t you going to greet her?” He then pushed me into the center of the group.

Suppressing my trembling, I imported all the data to my computer. “I have other things to do, I don’t have time to guide you.”

Sebastian pressed his fingers to his temples. “Evelyn, what’s wrong with you? You’re the senior! What’s wrong with guiding your junior colleagues?” He gestured to the others, who surrounded me.

Sebastian picked up a glass of water, softening his tone. “Evelyn, I know you’re tired. Drink some water first, it’ll be over soon.”

I desperately shook my head, my face filled with horror. “I won’t drink it! Let me go!”

Sebastian looked at me like an unruly child. “Evelyn, you’re being too stubborn.” He had the others hold me down, forcing the water down my throat.

“Standard procedure. No visible marks.”

Listening to his cold voice, I closed my eyes in despair.