Chapter 196

Newton’s face was bone white as he quivered just the slightest. “What is this, Alice? What is going on?

He found it and to change the way he addressed her.

“How is this possible layer’s ego

stomach these claims.

the shame such news would bring if it were leaked to the public, nor to

Javier said, “We have the state’s best security here. They would have found the culprit by now! Everyone on the questist tonight are close friends and family. No one would dare to do this! There must be some misunderstanding. Maybe Jonah got food polooning, or –

“You can choose not to believe me, but the truth will come out eventually. Our doctors are very efficient at what they do, so the results should come out very soon,” Alyssa said firmly, her gaze a cold, glearning blade,

She continued, “You said it yourself–you have the best security guarding this house tonight, with only family and friends attending the celebration. That means the culprit is most likely among you.”

Javier looked like he had eaten a cockroach.

Meanwhile, Liana hid behind him, and the other Beckells were absolutely terrified.

Liana tried to calm hersell. She told herself that everything would be alright. After all, she hadn’t done a single thing. Betty was the one who had laced the drinks.

They had planned to have her drug Jonah

do

really capsize the boat and leave Betty to

at Liana inwardly. “This bitch! This

that’s a bit of a serious accusation, isn’t it?” Sophia quickly piped up. “Our families have nothing against each

we want to

place for you to

wasn’t my brother the culprit was coming after.

to glance at Sophia

had thought it strange how Winston and Jonah Taylor had shown up for the birthday celebration when

hadn’t been invited.

Sophia had gone on and on about his relationship with Alyssa in front of Winston, followed by all

this had all been planned out, as opposed

me Jonah was feeling unwell and asked me to check up on him. I wanted to make sure he was okay, so I went. I never anticipated this would happen.” Alyssa’s hands were balled into

porcelain. That was the only reason the culprit’s evil scheme did not go as planned! Someone amongst you set your sights on me because I kept my identity a secret. If they had known who I was, they would have found

to get at me.”

outraged. “You’d better give some closure to this nonsense tonight, Javier Beckett, or don’t blame me for what

retaliation!”

be a misunderstanding, Mr. Taylor,”

under your roof! I don’t care if

difficult a

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