The Queen They Let Go (Alice and Eric) novel Chapter 452

Strange.

It wasn't even particularly good tea.

What was this man doing?

Was he really so annoyed by Seraphina that he was acting out?

Seraphina watched their interaction, her heart filled with quiet astonishment.

Eric had always been a man of extreme self-restraint, appearing to have no interest in women whatsoever.

Years ago, in an attempt to get on his good side, she had even sent over the most beautiful women the Sarratts had to offer.

Unfortunately, Eric not only rejected them, but he also had them unceremoniously dumped outside.

One of her nieces had returned and cried for an entire day, swearing she would never show her face to Eric again.

When the "honey trap" failed, Seraphina had been forced to handle the negotiations herself.

Sigh...

It turned out Eric wasn't heartless; it was just that all his affection was reserved solely for Alice.

"Greetings, Mrs. Nolan."

Seraphina's tone softened a lot.

Alice let out a cold laugh. "You don't need to greet me. After all, you're the one who drove my mentor out of her own home."

Seraphina frowned.

Over the years, many people had betrayed the Sarratts, and she had dealt with a fair share of them.

She wasn't sure which one Alice was referring to.

Seeing her confusion, the coldness in Alice's eyes deepened, hiding a trace of killing intent.

Who could have imagined that back then, Eugenia had tolerated her younger sister's every whim, only to be schemed against until she had nothing left?

Eventually, in utter disappointment, she abandoned everything and left the family.

"Eugenia. Your sister."

"I wonder who your mentor is, Mrs. Nolan..."

Seraphina bolted upright.

She stared at Alice in shock.

Whether it was from fear or pure disbelief, her body began to tremble uncontrollably.

"Impossible!

"She's still alive?!

"No ... that can't be. Back then, she..."

Alice rose as well, pressing her palms lightly against the table, looking down at her.

"She was the most qualified to become the head of the Sarratts. And you poisoned her.

"That poison wasn't meant to kill her, but it was meant to make her age rapidly and become a useless invalid, destined to slowly wither away and die."

Seraphina's legs gave out. She sank back into her chair.

"Since you're here today, why don't I take you to see her?"

Seraphina jerked back.

Before she could process the words, her jaw was suddenly forced open. A pill slipped into her mouth.

It dissolved instantly. Even if she wanted to spit it out, she couldn't.

Her jaw was snapped back into place. She clutched her mouth desperately, trying to force herself to vomit.

It was useless.

Alice's lips curved coldly.

"Even if you could throw it up, it wouldn't help."

Seraphina's eyes widened.

"What did you give me...?"

"The same thing you once gave my master."

Alice actually felt she had gone a bit far. Eric's reputation had always been stellar.

To lure Seraphina out only to kidnap and poison her...

His reputation might suffer.

Alice felt a little guilty.

Eric suddenly leaned down and pulled her gently into his arms, patting her back.

"You and I are husband and wife. Why do you feel the need to draw such a clear line between us?"

Alice froze.

Her heart jolted like an earthquake beneath her ribs.

How could he be so ... utterly shameless when it came to her?

Outside, Stanley returned after securing Seraphina in the car, intending to report.

And then...

He cleared his throat awkwardly.

His brother had been right.

Mr. Eric has truly ... fallen.

He really allowed Mrs. Nolan to do whatever she pleases.

At this rate, even if Alice decided to punch a hole through the sky, Eric would probably applaud.

...

Seraphina was brought before Eugenia.

Everyone else withdrew.

No one knew what the sisters said behind closed doors.

But when Seraphina reappeared, Alice nearly failed to recognize her.