Karen’s other assistants murmured among themselves, exchanging uncertain glances. But Sarah stepped forward, her voice sharp and unwavering.“I agree with Mr Williams,” she declared. “This man should be checked to clear all doubts. If he’s truly innocent, then there’s nothing to worry about.”The others nodded in agreement, the tension thickening around them. Karen hesitated. She didn’t believe Chris’s words, but the pressure from those around her was overwhelming. If she refused, it might seem like she was taking Arthur’s side for no reason.Sighing, she raised a hand for silence. “Fine,” she said. “But not only Arthur will be checked. Everyone who has been around me—everyone of my assistants—will be searched as well.”Sarah chuckled, folding her arms. “I don’t mind at all,” she said smugly. “After all, I have nothing to hide.”Without wasting time, Karen called over a male and female security officer and instructed them to conduct the search.The female officer started with S

The Darwins Mansion was a breathtaking marvel, standing as the pinnacle of architectural excellence in Dalton City. Unlike any other estate, it was a masterpiece of grand columns, high-arched windows, and intricate gold-accented details. The sprawling lawns were flawlessly manicured, decorated with cascading fountains and rare, imported flowers that bloomed in vibrant colors. The mansion’s driveway, paved with polished marble, led to an enormous double-door entrance adorned with handcrafted carvings, showcasing the legacy of the Darwin family.Despite its beauty, the mansion was in chaos. Servants ran helter-skelter, attending to different tasks. Some fetched medicines, while others rushed to prepare herbal remedies or contacted more doctors. The air was thick with urgency and dread.Karen’s heart pounded as she hurried through the hallways, pushing past panicked attendants until she reached her father’s room. The moment she stepped inside, her breath caught in her throat.Her fa

Arthur tore his gaze from the portrait and turned his attention back to Karen, who was already out of sight, heading toward her father’s room.Without hesitation, he ascended the grand staircase. As he reached the top of the stairs, he spotted Karen slipping into a room. Without thinking, he followed her.Inside, the air was thick with the scent of medicinal herbs and sterile antiseptics. A heavy silence hung over the space, broken only by the faint beeping of a heart monitor and the weak, labored breathing of Nathaniel Darwin—lying on an extravagant king-sized bed, pale and frail.Karen wiped her tear-streaked face as she approached her father’s bedside, but just as she settled beside him, she suddenly noticed movement at the door. Her head snapped toward it and she noticed Arthur.Her eyes widened in shock and confusion."Arthur?" she blurted, unsure of what he was doing in her father’s room.At that moment, two other figures in the room—Ted and Evelyn Darwin—lifted their gazes to