Chương 5 - The Poisoner Exposed
The foyer became deathly quiet. Outside, the night wind howled against the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Nico’s breath hitched in his chest. His jaw clenched so tight the muscles in his neck strained against his unbuttoned shirt collar. All the pieces of the last six months began clicking together into a horrific picture.
"You lying bitch!" Camille shrieked, her aristocratic composure completely shattering. "She's trying to frame me! She's a gold-digger trying to get close to you, Nico! Guards! Throw this woman out!"
Two heavy-set security guards in black suits stepped into the foyer from the hallway, moving toward Adeline.
"Touch her and you die," Nico's voice thundered across the marble floor.
The two guards froze in their tracks. Despite being on the ground, the sheer aura of the Alfieri syndicate boss made both men back away in fear.
Nico reached out his powerful arm, grabbing the edge of the overturned wheelchair. With raw upper-body strength, he hoisted himself up off the floor and pulled his body into the seat, righting the chair with a heavy thump.
He looked at Camille, his dark eyes burning with terrifying fury.
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"Where is Dr. Harrison?" Nico asked softly.
👉 What sinister plot was Camille planning to execute before the week was over?
