Chapter 612
Sienna looked at her terrified expression and offered a faint smile.
“For the past six months, you’ve been experiencing blurred vision, persistent migraines, and occasional auditory and visual hallucinations, haven’t you? At first, the drinking soothed the discomfort, but now, no amount of alcohol can mask the physical agony p>
Eleanor’s eyes widened, rendering her completely speechless.
She had hit the nail right on the head!
Sienna let out a cold scoff. “Those are the symptoms of chronic poisoning. The toxins have spent months ravaging your organs, and by now, you are beyond saving p>
Eleanor’s cane slipped from her grasp, clattering heavily against the floor.
Thea looked at the crowd with a mocking smile. “You wholeheartedly treated her like your own blood, and what did it get you? One of you was swindled out of her entire fortune, and the other is now half-dead. The Sterlings’ judge of character is truly pathetic. You should really open your eyes and see if she’s a precious darling or the harbinger of your destruction p>
The moment the words left her mouth, Eleanor’s legs gave out, and she collapsed backward.
Thankfully, Declan reacted instantly, catching her from behind.
Helena darted her gaze between Eleanor and Celeste, desperate to hear a single word of denial.
As for Jarred, his piercing gaze never strayed from Sienna for a second.
“Nonsense p>
Eleanor gathered her senses, forcing a tone of harsh defiance.
“I am perfectly healthy. I’ve taken the Nitroglycerin Pills for decades, and I’ve been drinking this wine for nearly ten years. If there really was poison, how could I have survived until now? These aches are simply the natural ailments of old age p>
On the hospital bed, Helena weakly thrashed her body, saliva dribbling down her chin as she frantically slurred at Jarred.
“Jarred… kick her out, don’t let her… spread these lies p>
Jarred remained silent, his brooding gaze heavy upon Sienna as he issued no such command.
Sienna offered a placid smile. “It doesn’t matter if you believe me. Dr. Clayton wouldn’t lie. I mailed him at copy of both reports before coming here. Why not hear his professional verdict yourself p>
She pulled out her phone and played an audio file.
Dr. Clayton’s voice emanated from the speaker.
The analytical conclusion he provided matched Sienna’s claims to the very last detail.
Dr. Clayton held immense prestige within the Sterling family; the weight of his testimony was indisputable.
The ward fell deadly silent for a few seconds, the icy atmosphere pressing down until it was hard to breathe.
In the drawn-out silence, Celeste finally let out a choked sob, her eyes rimmed with red and brimming with unshed tears.
“Ms. Sloan… just because you couldn’t earn Eleanor’s favor, you can’t go around destroying everyone who genuinely cares for her p>
Gripping her wheelchair armrests, she leaned forward slightly, looking frail and utterly wronged.
“Dr. Clayton personally formulated the Nitroglycerin Pills for her. I had no idea what ingredients were inside. How could I deliberately try to harm her? You are framing me p>
She lowered her head, teardrops trembling on her lashes, her beautiful delicate features practically begging for sympathy from anyone watching.
Everyone in the room wore complicated expressions.
Eleanor watched Celeste’s pathetic display, her chest heaving as she visibly wavered, unsure if she should believe her.
Helena also looked deeply stunned.
Jarred’s eyes hadn’t left Sienna’s face for a single moment.
His expression was harsh and unreadable, a tempest of complex emotions churning in his dark eyes.
Sienna felt the crushing weight of his stare, but she didn’t look at him.
She quietly observed Celeste’s masterful performance, a sneer of pure disdain tugging at the corner of her mouth.