Chapter 419: Poisoning
At Lamey Country
Arlan received a call updating him on everything happening in the country. His men had sent him the latest reports, and he had just finished watching the news, seeing how Carla was arrested and how his brother-in-law was caught in the middle of the chaos.
Weakly, he slumped into his chair, his gaze falling on his wife’s unconscious form. "What should I do, Summer?" he murmured helplessly. His people were still on standby, waiting for his orders, but for the first time in his life, he wasn’t sure what the right move was.
The weight of it all pressed down on him, his mind on the verge of exploding from the pressure. Desperate for a moment of clarity, he walked into the restroom. Turning on all the faucets, including the shower, he did exactly as Rain had once advised, he let himself break.
And there, hidden behind the sound of rushing water, Arlan finally let his tears fall. He cried out his frustration, his helplessness, and the overwhelming burden of the choices he now had to make.
Arlan had no idea how long he had stayed in the bathroom, but as soon as he stepped out, he forced himself to regain his composure. Just as he did, David entered the room with urgency in his eyes.
"Sir, we’ve made some progress in the investigation," David reported.
Without hesitation, Arlan led him to the balcony, away from Carla’s presence. "Go on," he ordered.
David handed him a tablet but hesitated before speaking. "We reviewed the CCTV footage as you requested. We also searched everyone and their belongings, but... we found nothing," he admitted.
Arlan’s expression darkened. His patience was wearing thin. "You just said we had progress!" he snapped.
David shifted uncomfortably before lowering his voice. "Sir... during the private interviews with the household staff, I found a lead, but..."