They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 579: Logic Wrapped in Loyalty

Murmurs rippled around the table at the number, but he raised his hand, continuing.

"The first person on the list is the private secretary." His gaze darkened. "The night His Highness fell sick, he was the very last person to visit him. After that, no one else entered the room. And by the next morning..." Christopher paused, letting the weight of it sink in. "...His Highness discovered clear signs of poisoning."

The room erupted in whispers, a few officers leaning forward in agreement. The private secretary was indeed the last confirmed visitor, it was hard to ignore.

"The second," Christopher pressed on, "is the Head Chef. He administers His Highness’s food and water personally. Every dish, every drink, passes through him, and only him. If anyone had the best chance to poison His Highness, it would be him."

He tapped a small control on the projector. A grainy video played across the screen at the front of the room: the chef serving food with his own hands.

The officers leaned in closer. Tension thickened in the air, some exchanging uneasy looks.

"That’s worth taking note of," someone murmured, and several others nodded in agreement.

But Nnenna’s voice cut through the room, calm and firm.

"He can’t be the only suspect if food is considered the source of the poison."

Heads turned toward her. Christopher shot her a sharp glance, lips tightening. What does she know about investigations? He reminded himself of the plan: ignore her, let her talk herself into silence.

"The next on my lis—"

rang out, slicing across Christopher’s sentence. His tone was curious, almost protective. He wanted to hear what Nnenna had in

his patience thinning, "I’m making my presentation. You’re out of line to

her say it," Rick interrupted again, his gaze

darted to Daniel for backup, but instead of the expected reprimand, Daniel leaned back casually,

percent certain she would embarrass herself if given the stage. Why

didn’t flinch.

Highness. Since I came here, I’ve seen the nanny bring him meals too. The

with murmurs, several officers exchanging uneasy glances. Christopher’s jaw tightened. Rick leaned back, satisfied.

her gaze on Christopher as if daring him to admit it. "Please tell

a second, caught off guard. The nanny? His mind blanked. Is this girl trying to

in the room darkened instantly, but she pressed on

then she should be. We shouldn’t leave her out of the suspect

Daniel cut

one is innocent until proven otherwise," Nnenna shot back without hesitation. Her voice carried a quiet weight. "Isn’t that part of the reason you all don’t trust me? Because I’m new?

a long pause, he replied flatly, "The nanny is

one’s above suspicion," Nnenna countered,

in place. "I can tolerate your

room spiked as Elin stood

every waking moment caring for him! She’s like a mother to all of