Chapter 95

The next morning, the staff—who hadn’t noticed the chaos of the previous night because of the heavy rain—found clear signs of the turmoil: furniture out of place, bloodstains drying on the floor, and the police still analyzing the scene.

Dona Amélia, who had woken up with unbearable dizziness, was quickly taken to the hospital by one of the most trusted employees. After detailed tests, doctors found a substance in her blood: an extremely strong sedative.

"This could have killed you,"