Unorthodox Methods

“You want us to state our case right? Fine I’ll grant you your wish” Henry said and suddenly turned to face Sophia before continuing.

“May I know if the sachet in front of your chest is a gift from Owen, Miss Patel?”

“I–I’m not sure. All I know is that Ava gave it to me.” Sophia said with her head lowered.

“What if I told you it was from Owen?” Henry continued to probe.

Ava felt that she had nothing to hide so she immediately shot back “Owen had to beg an expert to procure this sachet and he had me deliver it to Sophia afterward. It was said to aid in one’s sleep and nourish the soul so why are you finding fault in this?”

“It was said to aid in one’s sleep and nourish the soul? What a load of crap!” Henry snickered before

Snatching the sachet off her chest and throwing it into a glass of wine.

“Gurgle gurgle.” The sound of bubbles could be heard as the sachet suddenly started expanding in size as if hinting that there was something inside.

Immediately after a thin red–colored