Chapter 5 Framing Her Again

"What?"

Lydia looked up, startled. "What do you mean?"

The maid glanced at Meryl. "I saw Ms. Stone go into the kitchen and put something in your drink. It looked like a drug."

Several faces turned pale as the maid's words sank in.

Everyone in the Stone family remembered the kidnapping incident three years ago. Lydia had been taken after drinking a spiked beverage. Hearing that it might be happening again made Lydia's face go white, and her hand shook, causing her wine glass to shatter on the floor.

The crash of the glass drew attention from the crowd, who now looked over curiously.

Lydia, with red-rimmed eyes, turned to Bianca. "Mom...

"I'm so scared..."

Bianca, realizing what Lydia feared, quickly comforted her. "Don't be afraid. It's all in the past."

gaze towards Meryl, her expression hardened. "Still up to

Bianca didn't directly accuse Meryl in front of everyone, Meryl

seemed Lydia was trying to use this situation

laughter at the absurdity, spoke up. "It wasn't

for white wine, which had been prepared just for her. It was clear Lydia

did go to the kitchen, but I was just looking for something to eat, not to mess

"But I saw you add something to it. I swear I'm not

a crusader standing up to a powerful

whispers began to circulate

to keep the matter contained, knowing that family issues should be handled privately. Publicizing

mother's unease, gave her a reassuring

wouldn't make the same mistake again. I trust she is

words caused a stir as the guests had been

was a serious blemish, a mark that could affect one's reputation and even that of their family for generations. The room

"I was just drunk and rambling. Don't take it seriously. How could my

her attempt to backtrack

it clear to everyone that there was

since you've just come back from abroad, have you adjusted to the time difference? Today is our birthday, and I've got a special gift for you. Want to see it?" Meanwhile, the noise from downstairs reached Dalton, who came down to find Lydia looking fragile and upset, apologizing to Meryl

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