Chapter 8 - The Poisoned Milk
When the paramedics arrived at the mansion, Emma was shivering violently on her bed, her sky-blue dress soaked in sweat.
The lead doctor examined the child’s eyes before looking up at David with severe concern.
"This isn't a viral infection, Mr. Vance," the doctor stated, pulling out a toxicology sample kit.
"Her symptoms indicate heavy metal exposure... specifically micro-doses of arsenic," the doctor revealed.
David froze, his mind racing back to the past three months when Emma had complained of stomach aches every night.
"Check her nightstand," David ordered the security guard standing in the doorway.
The guard retrieved Emma's nightly glass of warm milk, handing it directly to the medical team.
Preliminary testing showed the milk was laced with trace amounts of poison—enough to cause permanent illness over time.
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Victoria hadn't just bullied Emma; she had been systematically poisoning the orphan to eliminate the sole heir to the trust.
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