Chapter 6 - The Poisoned Engagement
Lorenzo turned his head slowly toward Beatrice. The temperature in the grand ballroom seemed to plummet below freezing.
Beatrice Vain was the daughter of Senator Vain—a political ally Lorenzo’s late father had bonded with years ago. Beatrice had been pushing relentlessly for an arrangement of marriage with Lorenzo, claiming she would be the perfect matriarch for the Moretti family.
But Beatrice saw Isabella’s fading memory as an obstacle.
"Lorenzo, that's absurd!" Beatrice stammered, her face turning pale as she backed away. "I was just trying to help clear the garage! Your mother shouldn't even be out of her room in her condition! She's a liability!"
"A liability?" Lorenzo repeated, stepping closer to her, his shadow towering over her gold gown. "You lured her guards away, hoping she would wander out and disgrace the family in front of the entire city."
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"No! She tripped on her own!" Beatrice cried out, looking around at the guests for support, but everyone averted their eyes.
👉 What hidden evidence did Sophie have in her apron pocket from the staircase landing?
