Chapter 814
This was bound to cause her endless trouble. Claire had already pieced together what was really happening. It was Diana going rogue. The original plan was just to nudge Connor and Eve together. Chloe wasn't supposed to be involved, and she definitely didn't plan on harming Pax. What Connor had mentioned was definitely Diana going off-script. Claire could even guess that Diana had included herself in the plot, hoping to get closer to Connor and maybe even get caught together, tying her fate with his forever. Diana was truly out of her mind.
Connor smirked, "Sis, no need to be so careful. You're the one who's ended up in a mess. I just came by to set the record straight."
"You're probably wondering when I caught on to your little schemes."
Claire didn't say a word, just waited for him to continue. She was really curious about how Connor had figured it all out and how he'd managed to unravel her plans.
Just then, Chloe walked in. "Sis, don't forget, I know a thing or two about fragrances."
“If I'm right, the drug you guys used was extracted from flowers like ylang-ylang, lilies, and night-blooming jasmine, which have a sort of seductive effect. The drug doesn't kick in immediately; it builds up over time, and when it does, it causes hallucinations, making the person see their lover in whoever's in front of them, and they willingly get close. But since it's made from natural plant components, it metabolizes fast, leaving no trace. So, no one would suspect the victims were drugged, and even hospital tests wouldn't find anything."
Chloe went on, "But the downside of this drug is its unique scent, which most people wouldn't notice. But the wine Diana splashed on Pax and the scent from the jewelry box she gave me smelled the same, so I knew something was fishy."
Chloe chuckled, "I wouldn't have figured it out if it weren't for that little detail."
Connor stepped in closer, "Sis, you should know, Dr. Fink, a master in traditional medicine, has been
looking after Marian's health. Weet
had him waiting at another place, and he prepared an antidote You didn't see us because we were all With Dr. Fink."
Claire stared at Chloe and Connor. "You even brought Dr. Fink into this?"noveldrama
Dr. Fink, while Marian's personal doctor, was famous and served many influential people. He usually didn't stay with the Sartori family unless invited for a specific reason.
"I had to be cautious, sis. This isn't your first rodeo."
Claire didn't admit anything, keeping her words airtight, "It's good you're all okay, but all this was Diana's doing. What does it have to do with me?"
"My feud with the Gilbert family is no secret. Who would believe she'd act for me, or that I'd scheme against my own brother and daughter-in-law?"
Claire scoffed, "The Nagel and
Sartori families have been allies for
ages, and a marriage alliance is only
beneficial. Why would I risk the reputations of both families on something so reckless?"
"Connor, who's really going to buy into these accusations of yours?"