Chapter 31
“It might not be a person,” Sienna Sloan said faintly.
“Sometimes, objects with the wrong energy field can affect a person’s mood, especially in a state of subconscious openness like hypnosis p>
Mrs. Zeller frowned and immediately ordered the maids, “Hurry! Search everything in the room carefully, especially the items Maxwell uses daily p>
The maids didn’t dare to waste a second and immediately began tearing the room apart.
Sienna stood to the side, observing them with a calm expression.
Suddenly, a young maid pulled an intricately embroidered sachet from the inside of Maxwell Zeller’s pillowcase.
Sienna took it, carefully sliced the sachet open, and poured out the contents—it was entirely composed of herbal remedies.
“Found it.” She pointed to one of the herbs. “This is what’s been affecting Maxwell p>
“What is that?” Mrs. Zeller asked.
Sienna replied, “Herbal medicine relies on the balance of properties. This contains a dose of Rosemary Seeds. It seems harmless, but it severely clashes with the other ingredients.
Long-term exposure doesn’t soothe the nerves; it disrupts the mind. In severe cases, it causes hallucinations and erratic behavior p>
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zeller’s face instantly turned deathly pale. She clutched her chest, struggling to breathe, and a nearby maid hastily handed her the Nitroglycerin Pills.
After she caught her breath, Mrs. Zeller’s gaze turned sharp. “Who is it? Who is trying to murder my grandson p>
The young maids collapsed to the floor in sheer terror, vehemently denying any knowledge of it.
Mrs. Zeller refused to believe them and ordered that the entire group be punished.
Sienna interjected, “They’re the ones responsible for Maxwell’s daily care. If something like this happens, they would naturally be the first suspects. They wouldn’t take such a stupid risk p>
The maids looked at Sienna with boundless gratitude. Mrs. Zeller finally calmed down and turned to her. “Sienna, do you know who the culprit is p>
Sienna didn’t answer directly. “Mrs. Zeller, now is not the right time. When the moment is right, I will give you and Maxwell a proper explanation p>
Mrs. Zeller nodded, her eyes flashing with a ruthless edge. “Good! No matter who it is, anyone who dares to harm the Zellers will be utterly ruined in the Capital. I will make them pay a devastating price p>
Sienna smiled but didn’t say another word.
Since she couldn’t track down the ingredients in the IV drip Celeste Carlyle gave Maxwell, she had to rely on other methods.
After arranging Maxwell’s follow-up treatments and precautions, Sienna left the Zeller estate.
On her way home, she received a call from her mentor, inviting her to dinner.
In the private room of the restaurant, Jonathan Coleman looked at his calm apprentice, his face lined with worry. “Sienna, things can’t go on like this. Do you have any suspects in mind p>
“I already have a solid lead,” Sienna replied smoothly.
“Who is it?” Jonathan pressed. “I’ll go talk to Director Holden right now and have them detained p>
Sienna stopped him. “Don’t rush this, Jonathan p>
Seeing her so unbothered, Jonathan couldn’t guess what she was plotting, and it was driving him crazy. “What exactly are you planning p>
Sienna calmly pulled out several elegant invitations and handed them to him. “In two days, The Zellers are hosting a charity gala. I just need you to invite a few heavyweights from our industry to attend p>
Jonathan was stunned. “At a time like this, you’re worrying about something so trivial p>
But on second thought, Sienna had never been an unreliable person. He immediately deduced her true intentions. “Are you planning to make a scene that night p>
Sienna curled her lips into a smile, not denying it.
Jonathan immediately opposed it. “No! That’s too dangerous. Do you know who The Zellers are? Do you know the kind of people who will be there? If anything goes wrong, not only will you fail to clear your name, but you’ll completely destroy your career p>
“Jonathan.” Sienna met his gaze steadily. “I have never relied on anyone. Not in the past, not now, and not in the future. This time, I’m going to take back everything that belongs to me in my own way p>