There were over twenty medical staff waiting in the lounge—Naya and her team, the medical superintendent of Serene Hospital, and his specialists.
Startled, Carla thought Shelley was about to die.
When she came closer, she saw Shelley lying on the bed weakly. The latter was awake and clear- headed. She doesn't look that pale.
Well, she's different. As an heiress, her life is more valuable.
When my father was alive, I used to enjoy such privileges.As he's no longer alive, my life is utterly worthless!
At that thought, sorrow filled her heart.
"Mr. Giblo!" the medical staff greeted him with a polite bow.
"How is she doing?"
"We've examined Miss Benday thoroughly. She suffered from food poisoning. As she received treatment in time, her condition is currently stable, " reported Naya. "We've pumped her stomach. She's still weak but recuperating well."
"I'm glad to hear that." Jombo heaved a sigh of relief and informed the other medical staff. "Leave us alone. Naya can stay."
"Yes."
The medical personnel filed out of the room. Soon, the room quieten down.
"Shelley, how are you feeling?" Jombo came to her bed and inquired in concern.
"I feel a little unwell, but it's fine, " came Shelley's weak reply. "Thank you. You must've been so worried for me."
"What a fool." Jombo berated himself. "I didn't protect you well. But don't worry, I'll make sure to give you and your father an explanation!"
He yelled furiously, "Bring her here!"
A bodyguard dragged Carla over and shoved her onto the bed. She tried to straighten her back, but he pinned her to the bed by her shoulder.
"What are you doing?" Carla demanded in fury. "I'm not a criminal. Why are you doing this to me?"
"Shut up!" Jombo glared at her before turning to Shelley. "Shelley, tell me." His voice softened. "What did you eat today?"
"After my arrival at the airport, I went to Divine Corporation immediately. I've been busy preparing for the press conference since then. The only thing I drank was the cup of coffee…"
Suddenly, something clicked. Glaring at Carla, Shelley demanded, "Did you do something to the coffee?"
"Mm, " Jombo nodded. "We've run a test. The coffee was poisoned."
"W-Why did you poison me?" Shelley pointed at Carla, totally enraged. "I might be hot-tempered, but I've never harmed you. Why are you so ruthless?"
"Seriously? Look into my eyes and answer me. What did your conscience tell you? Did I poison you for real?" Carla refuted in disbelief. "You were the one who forced me to make you a cup of coffee. How would I get the poison to poison you?"
"Stop coming up with excuses!" Shelley was infuriated. "Just because I exposed your relationship with Brad, causing Zayn to take action, you held a grudge against me and tried to poison me!"
"That's not it!"
"Shut up!" Jombo thundered angrily. "I can't believe something like that happened behind my back. How many more secrets are you keeping from me?"
"I—"
"She has done this before." Shelley glowered at Carla. "Previously, she put something in Mr. Domitos's coffee and he nearly choked to his death. Everyone in the company knows about it."
"Yes, you're right." Thompson inclined his head. "I've heard of that."
"Good, " Jombo sneered. "Hurry, take her away!"
"Hold on!"
Both Zayn, who had just walked into the lounge, and Layon, yelled out simultaneously.
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