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

Chapter 580: What Do We Have Here??

It all made sense now. So that’s why she suddenly stepped in completely... to protect him. To make sure nothing slipped through again.

But the realization left a bitter taste. Nnenna had been at least seventy percent sure nanny was the culprit. Now that certainty crumbled.

Why did I ever think this would be simple? she wondered, her chest tightening. This is getting trickier by the second.

Still, she didn’t lose hope.

"Who’s next on the list?" she asked, turning to Christopher.

Seeing that she had seemingly admitted defeat, the tension in the room eased. Shoulders dropped, expressions softened, and everyone shifted their attention back to Christopher.

The meeting dragged on for hours. By the end, four names stood out, four people whose actions, patterns, and positions gave them both motive and opportunity.

Surveillance footage, personal access, the authority they held, and even the trust they had been granted all painted a damning picture.

Four suspects. Four shadows circling Carl.

And the noose was tightening.

"We’ll keep an eye on these four," Daniel declared, pushing back his chair and rising to his feet. His tone brooked no argument. "The housekeeper, the private secretary, the head chef, and his sous chef."

His gaze swept the room like a blade.

"Christopher, you’ll take the housekeeper. Rick, the private secretary. Elin, the sous chef. I’ll handle the head chef myself. The rest of you, stay alert. Eyes and ears open. Understood?"

"Yes, Captain!" they chorused in unison.

her lips together, forcing herself to stay quiet. On the surface, it was neat, organized,

than a schemer capable of poisoning Carl, yet... something didn’t add up. Instinct refused to let her walk

can play by Daniel’s rules.

chair and left the hall, her quiet exit drawing every pair of eyes. Murmurs of surprise rippled

her retreating back and gave

Good riddance.

already passed. Not that it mattered, she wasn’t in the mood to eat anyway. She headed toward the elevator when

Highness, you haven’t had breakfast or lunch yet. Should I ask the kitchen to also prepare something for you? Maybe a brunch?" His tone

Nnenna replied, brushing past him. But then she paused, her words trailing

is being prepared right now," the housekeeper

forced a small smile. "Actually, I

once," the

moment his back turned. Instead of going her way, she followed

then this was her chance. Walking straight into the kitchen

pulse quickened. If the poison really had come from the food, then tonight’s preparations were the

while weaving past passing

familiar with this layout. Where can I possibly hide

me check... The system paused for a beat before answering. There’s a small storeroom you can

her breath, glancing left and right. "There are so

one you just passed, the system replied

Feeling a little embarrassed, she spun on

hallway and pushed open a plain wooden door. Sure enough, it was a

am I supposed to see