Chapter 2: Secrets Under the Surface
Chapter 2: Secrets Under the Surface
Eleanor recovered quickly.
"Anyone could have left that there."
"Really?"
Ava slid another item across the polished oak table.
A laboratory report.
"I had the residue tested."
Richard picked it up.
His expression darkened.
The report identified traces of a powerful sedative.
The room exploded with questions.
"Who ordered this?"
"When was it found?"
"Is this some kind of joke?"
Ava remained composed.
"I wasn't sure who intended to use it."
She looked directly at Eleanor.
"But when you insisted I drink that wine..."
"...I had my answer."
Eleanor stood so abruptly her chair crashed onto the marble floor.
"This is outrageous!"
"You forged those documents!"
"I've treated you like a daughter!"
Ava's eyes filled with disappointment—not fear.
"No."
"You treated me like an obstacle."
At that moment, the butler quietly entered.
"Excuse me, sir..."
"The security director is here."
"He says Miss Ava requested the dining room footage."
Every face turned toward Ava.
"You installed cameras?"
May you like
Ava nodded.
"Three weeks ago."
