Chapter 293
Chapter 293 My Apologies
The waiter, trembling so hard his knees nearly buckled, burst into tears. “I’ll talk, I’ll talk! It was
a woman she told me to give that bottle of wine to that gentleman, and to deliver a note to Ms. Harrington. I swear, I’m not lying p>
Hans shuddered violently at his words.
Around them, a wave of murmurs swept through the crowd.
No one had expected this, someone had dared to set a trap for Sebastian’s fiancée. Whoever it was, they weren’t ordinary.
“A woman?” Sebastian’s brows drew tight.
“Yes,” the waiter stammered, his voice shaking. “A woman. Not very tall… short hair… black suit… black-rimmed glasses. She said if I helped her get it done, she’d pay me five hundred thousand p>
Sebastian’s expression darkened as he turned to Foster. “Find out who it is p>
“Yes, sir.” Foster immediately left to investigate.
room, her lips curving into a cold smile.
Once he was gone, Lillian swept her gaze over the room,
“Since someone went to the trouble of plotting against me, I doubt they’d just slink away without seeing how things played out. I’d say the mastermind is still here, watching this little show p>
Her tone sharpened, calm but cutting. “As you may have noticed, I’m a practitioner of traditional medicine. And, unfortunately for some, I’m rather skilled at it. Since someone drugged Mr. Ryan, I can safely assume the person behind it has handled that drug p>
She tilted her head slightly, her voice light but laced with steel. “And wouldn’t you know, I happen to have a special solution with me. Anyone who’s come in contact with that drug will show traces the moment this liquid touches their skin. So, my apologies, everyone, but I have a rule, I don’t let things slide. If no one steps forward and admits it, then we’ll just have to test everyone p>
“I’ll
go first,” Cameron said immediately, stepping up without hesitation. “Tell me what to do p>
Lillian’s lips curved into a polite smile. “It’s simple. Just bring me a basin of clean water p>
“Got it. One second,” Cameron said as he hurried off.
Lillian turned toward Robert, her voice softening. “Mr. Robert, my apologies for disrupting your event. It wasn’t my intention, but given the situation, and since Ms. Lyla insisted I owe
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everyone an explanation I’m left with no other choice. I hope you can forgive me p>
Robert’s face was a shifting palette of colors, darkening with every passing second. He realized then just how much he had underestimated the girl. She was polite but firm, her approach flawless; she left him with no room to object.
“It’s fine,” he said tightly. “If someone has the audacity to stir up trouble on Soren family grounds, then we will get to the bottom of it p>
It took every ounce of control he had to keep the simmering anger from spilling over.
Cameron soon came jogging back, carefully carrying a basin of water. Lillian took out a small vial, uncorked it, and poured its contents into the basin. The water instantly turned a vivid shade of blue.
“Alright,” she said, straightening. “Here’s how this works. Simply place your hand in the water. If you’ve touched the drug, no matter how long ago, the reaction will show p>
“I’ll go first,” Cameron volunteered again. He plunged his hand into the basin, waited a moment, then pulled it out. Nothing. No change.
With the first done, others quickly followed.
Hans watched nervously, her eyes glued to the basin as if she could somehow see through the liquid.
Lyla stepped forward, dipping her hand in before pulling it out again. She even held it up in front of Lillian, as though to prove her innocence.
One by one, the line dwindled; fewer and fewer people were left. Hans began to subtly inch backward, anxiety gnawing at her. She didn’t know if the so-called solution actually worked but remembering the quiet assurance from that mysterious woman gave her a flicker of false confidence.
Catching the way Hans’ gaze skittered, Lillian’s lips curved into a razor-edged smile.
Finally, it was Hans’ turn. She stepped forward slowly, staring at the blue water. Her hand hovered above it, hesitating, frozen in place.
Lillian’s voice dripped with mockery. “What’s wrong, Ms. Hans? Feeling hesitant? Everyone else here is just as ‘precious’ as you; no one’s had any problems so far. Nothing for you to worry about p>
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