The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

Clueless as ever, Rodrigo stepped out of the bathtub, water cascading off his body.noveldrama

So, youre saying that when this second young master was electrocuted, he was already dead? Hannah shook her head.

There were no other fatal injuries on his body, and no signs of poisoning either.

It was definitely electrocution that killed him.

But theres another possibility-he was electrocuted while unconscious! On the other side, Remington received a stinging slap across the face-a blow that marked perhaps the greatest humiliation he had ever endured.

He remained silent, his gaze dropping as his thoughts deepened significantly.

Youre the son I value the most, and now youve invited that woman from the Compton family into our estate, charging her with investigating your brothers death.

Have you considered that she might be the one who orchestrated his murder? Remingtons expression remained unreadable, his voice steady.

Father, if she were behind this, then the deaths of my other brothers would likely be connected to her as well.

Im merely testing her. Her willingness to come here suggests shes innocent.

More importantly… Remington raised his eyes to meet his fathers.

Consider this, Father.

If she truly intended to harm us, I would be her easiest target.

She knows me best; theres no need for her to waste so much time on others.

Direct action against me would be a better course, wouldnt it? Clearly, this was a perspective Remingtons father hadnt considered.

He paused, thoughtfully weighing the implications, and then fixed his gaze on his son.

What do you propose we do? Since shes proven trustworthy, I believe we can use her to apprehend the true culprit behind these nefarious deeds! I want to employ her services to probe the ongoing events within the family.

I suspect its an inside job! Across from him, Remingtons father paused momentarily before turning to Remington and commanded, Expedite the investigation! Sure.

Meanwhile, at another villa, when Hannah suggested that the second son might have been killed in his comatose state, both Conor and Rodrigo lapsed into silence.

He clearly wasnt assaulted.

Hannah harbored a strong suspicion that he had been clandestinely drugged, rendering him vulnerable and leading to his sudden collapse in the bathroom.

Subsequently, it wouldnt be implausible to stage an electrocution to mask the true cause of death as an accident.

Perhaps a return to the morgue might uncover further clues.

Meanwhile, still soaked, Rodrigo expressed his irritation gruffly.

Venture back there again? Youve been tirelessly shuttling to and fro already! He continued, his voice dripping with scorn, Can you actually achieve anything noteworthy? Youve roamed the hospital corridors, only to echo the coroners findings.

All your efforts here seem futile.

I believe youre merely squandering time.

Hannah retorted with a sneer, Engaging in discussion with someone as brainless as you is futile. Turning to Conor, she explained, After he became unconscious, his life was taken.

If drugs were involved, they wouldnt have completely dissipated from his system.

An autopsy might bring new revelations.

Well, then go for it! Rodrigo snorted dismissively.

Im off to change.

Well resume our discussion once Mr.

Lyons arrives.

After Rodrigo had left, Conors expression clouded over as he said, Miss Moore, Im well aware of the critical nature of this matter.

Rodrigo is brainless.

Please, dont take his words to heart.