Chapter 14 - THE POISONED CHAMPAGNE
As Maya walked toward the balcony to enjoy the cool ocean breeze, a waiter presented her with a silver tray of champagne.
"Compliments from the event committee, Miss Vance," the waiter bowed politely before disappearing into the crowd.
Maya lifted the glass toward her lips, but Julian stepped beside her, gently intercepting her hand.
"Wait, Maya," Julian warned quietly, his sharp eyes noticing a subtle, oily film floating on the surface of the liquid.
Julian gestured to his security team, who immediately detained the waiter behind the catering tents.
Under swift questioning, the terrified waiter confessed that Victoria Montgomery had handed him a vial of synthetic toxin ten minutes earlier.
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"Secure Victoria Montgomery right now!" Julian ordered his security guards, his voice booming with absolute authority.
Victoria tried to slip away through the garden path, but two female security officers blocked her exit and forced her to the ground.
