First Love's Return, Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 561

“Poisoned? How could this happen?” Robert’s tone was grave,

Rayne frowned, gripping her phone tightly.“I don’t know either. He mostly eats at home. Mom and I are fine with the food. Only Royce got poisoned I suspect it might be related to Nikolas. Lauryn used to work for him, and now Royce’s poisoned Lauryn is the prime suspect”

On the other end, Robert was silent for a moment.

After a while, Robert spoke.

“Call the police, his voice oozing authority.

“Okay,” Rayne replied.

Robert then said firmly, I’ll apply to come back to New York. I want to meet Nikolas and Lauryn in person.”

Bella, who was standing next to Rayne, heard Lauryn’s name as the prime suspect. Instantly, she was displeased.

up, Bella glared at her, her tone laced with anger.“Don’t talk nonsense! Lauryn was just misled by Nikolas. She’s not a bad person. She

for a moment, then said impatiently, “Mom, you’re way too indulgent with Lauryn. Even when she’s involved in criminal acts, you still defend her. She’s already been murders and cover–ups. What’s stopping her from poisoning

shook her head vehemently. “Lauryn wouldn’t poison Royce. She wouldn’t!”

had some doubts, but she just

part of

her head, muttering to herself, not sure if she was trying to convince Rayne

she accept that the granddaughter she’d raised had

helplessly, gave Bella a cold look, and left without another

and

right, Lauryn would face another charge, intentional

had to confront this ungrateful adopted

the emergency room

Deandre all spoke up at

“Doctor, how’s