Chapter 200: Assassination attempt
Blood, Abrielle was stunned. Bernice was still coughing. She quickly grabbed a napkin to cover her mouth and then rushed away from the table.
Everyone seemed confused about what was going on including Abrielle. She dropped the wine she hadn’t taken a single sip, wondering if every wine was poisoned.
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A few minutes earlier, Callista was seated by Eleanor’s side while she kept on singing her praises of how brave the priestess saved her life.
The royal attendant came to the tray carrying a golden tray containing a very exquisite wine. It was for the king’s toast. The king and Queen were served first, taking the best cup before the attendant turned to the ladies. Naturally, Callista, who was next to the queen, was meant to take her drink first, but Bernice, who felt envious of the Queen’s attention, grabbed a cup before Callista and, lastly Abrielle.
No one thought anything off about it. Bernice was always the type that loved being the centre of attention, and she didn’t like sharing the spotlight with Callista.
Kaiden stood up, followed by the rest of the crowd, and he started his heartfelt toast. "To my dear queen and wife Eleanor...."
The words faded away in Abrielle’s ears; she didn’t care about toast. Her attention was on Callista. She was poisoned in this party but it wasn’t by food. Someone had attacked the priestess when she went to the powder room and was later found unconscious after the party.
She was curious, wondering if Callista’s life would be in danger this time. Even if she wasn’t the culprit she would be among the prime suspects.