Chapter 4 - Vanessa’s Desperate Web Of Lies

“This... this was planted! She put that in my bag! That maid is trying to frame me!” Vanessa screamed hysterically.
She stood up so fast her chair knocked backward against the hardwood floor with a deafening crash.
Luca remained seated, staring down at the silver box with eyes that had turned into chips of blue ice.
“You forgot rule number one in my house, Vanessa,” Luca said quietly, his voice dangerously soft.
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“What are you talking about? I love you! I would never hurt you!” she sobbed, backing away from the table.
“Nobody touches my food unless it passes inspection, and nobody brings foreign herbs into my home,” Luca stated flatly.