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.

to Celine. "So, what's your take on Carly's

I believe she

lips pressed into a

to frame me. But things spiraled beyond her control, and in the end, she had no choice

Nigel remained silent.

inherited an ounce of your intelligence. And what about Mrs. Hampton? Was she merely

of the past. "No, Carly's mother was no fool. On the contrary,

Was that so?

so brilliant, how had Carly inherited none of their

As

nodded. "I appreciate

turned and

bed. Lucy sat next to her, holding her hand. "Carly, are you feeling okay?"

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

in confusion. "Carly, what's going

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

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