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Chapter 2 - Robert Uncovers The Lethal Vial Tucked Under Sarah Napkin

Robert leaned across the polished mahogany dining table, his gaze fixed on the white linen napkin trembling in Sarah’s lap. He reached out and snatched the cloth away, revealing a small glass vial containing a clear, odorless liquid.

Sarah gasped, her emerald gown rustling as she pushed her chair back against the hardwood floor. "Robert, that isn't mine! I found it on the floor in the hallway!" she claimed frantically, her voice trembling.

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Eight-year-old Leo tightened his grip around his father's waist, burying his face into Robert's charcoal suit. "She put three drops into your soup while you were taking a phone call, Dad," Leo whimpered softly.

Robert picked up the vial, holding it up to the chandelier light while his face turned into a mask of pure fury.

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