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.

turned to Celine.

believe she poisoned herself,"

into a

spiraled beyond

Nigel remained silent.

hasn't inherited an ounce of your intelligence. And what about Mrs. Hampton? Was she merely a beautiful fool? Does Carly take after her in any

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

Was that so?

both her parents were so brilliant, how had Carly inherited none

this matter. As for Carly, I'll speak

"I appreciate that, Mr.

turned and walked

Lucy sat next to her, holding her hand. "Carly,

out a derisive laugh, pulling her hand away sharply. "Don't touch

froze in confusion.

at what you've done! We had a plan—I'd

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