"Is… is he dead?" Serena asked, trembling as she pushed away from Harvey.

Harvey's face showed a mix of doubt and hesitation as he cautiously approached. It was not until he placed his hand near Kane's nose and confirmed there was no breath that relief washed over his face.

"He's dead. He's finally dead!" Harvey chuckled, his voice manic with joy. "This is it! The Weller family is mine now!"

Laughing wildly, he became almost unhinged, waving his arms in celebration in front of Kane's lifeless body.

Serena was trembling with fear. "Harvey, his death will fall on us. If anyone finds out it was us, we won't escape punishment."

Harvey sneered. "What are you worried about? I've already taken the risk with poison, so why should I be afraid of what comes after?"

He reminded her, "You just need to keep quiet, especially when the elders ask. We'll both deny it, understand?"

Serena's face turned pale with fear. "But if they really investigate, won't they find out?"

Harvey cut her