Chapter 616

Celine raised an eyebrow. "So, what you're telling me is that you have no

evidence just pure speculation. Carly, the law demands proof. Otherwise, I could easily sue you for defamation."

For a moment, Carly was speechless. "You..."

"Also," Celine continued, her eyes narrowing as she fixed her gaze on Carly. "I haven't even created the antidote yet. So, how is it that you woke up on your own?"

Carly's eyes flickered, betraying a fleeting moment of guilt.

"If I had poisoned you, I would've made sure you didn't survive. But you woke up

on your own. Mr. Hampton, your daughter's poisoning is suspicious. You should look into it thoroughly," Celine said, directing her attention to Nigel.

Nigel observed Carly for a long moment, his gaze icy and calculating.

"Carly, you should rest," he said, tucking her back under the covers before ushering everyone out of the room.

they were in the corridor, Nigel turned to Celine. "So, what's your take on Carly's

I believe she poisoned herself," Celine

into a thin

beyond her control, and in the end, she had no choice but

Nigel remained silent.

you in the slightest. She's far too foolish-she hasn't inherited an ounce of your

cold, piercing glint flashed across Nigel's chiseled features at the mention of the past. "No, Carly's

Was that so?

couldn't help but wonder-if both her parents were so brilliant, how had Carly

this matter. As

nodded. "I appreciate that, Mr.

she turned

next to her, holding her hand. "Carly, are you feeling okay?" she

laugh, pulling her hand away sharply. "Don't touch me," she spat,

froze in confusion. "Carly,

Lucy a seething glare. "Look at what you've done! We had a plan—I'd poison myself, and you'd

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