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After visiting his son in the hospital, the elder Mr. Blackwood invited two senior police officials and the detective
leading Andrew’s poisoning investigation to the family hthat sevening.
In the Blackwood family’s reception room, the three visitors greeted Mr. Blackwood with simultaneous, respectful
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Though holding considerable influence, the elder Mr. Blackwood had never been one to stand on ceremony. He
nodded slightly and gestured for them to sit. “Please, make yourselves comfortable.”
The reception room was spacious, with a rectangular rosewood table at its center, adorned with blue-and-white
porcelain tea sets.
Mr. Blackwood sat in the middle, facing the three men, with Asher seated to his right.
The visitors didn’t immediately sit down, instead turning to acknowledge Asher with a respectful “Mr.
Blackwood.”
After Asher’s courteous response, the three men finally seated themselves opposite Mr. Blackwood. They briefly
introduced themselves before reporting on the case’s progress.
Since returning to London, the elder Mr. Blackwood had been thoroughly briefed on his son’s situation.
The police had already gathered considerable evidence.
The lead investigator, Detective Ronald Golfin, a serious man in his forties, began his report: “According to Mrs.
Blackwood, Grace Bennett is our primary suspect. We learned that when Miss Bennett was still the Blackwoods'
adoptive daughter, she regularly prepared health tonics for Mr. Andrew Blackwood. Also, Mr. Blackwood
habitually drank black coffee every morning without fail. We focused our investigation along these two lines and
have uncovered significant evidence.”
Detective Golfin handed two reports to the elder Mr. Blackwood.
“These are the analysis results from Mr. Blackwood'’s coffee cup and the enamel cooking pot regularly used in
the
household.”
The elder Mr. Blackwood’s brow furrowed as he examined the reports.
Concerned that the technical terminology might be difficult to understand, Detective Golfin explained in simpler
terms: “The toxin detected in the enamel pot matches the poison found in Mr. Blackwood’s system, which
strongly suggests his regular meals were being poisoned.”
“The enamel cookware has unique properties-during high-temperature cooking, especially when preparing
soups, toxins can permeate the material. Even thorough washing won’t remove all traces. However, Mr.
Blackwood’s morning coffee was cold-brewed, and glass doesn’t absorb toxins as readily. After washing, virtually
no residue remains, which explains why the coffee cup tests showed normal results.”
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As he listened, the elder Mr. Blackwood'’s frown deepened. “What does Grace have to say about this?
“The suspect is currently serving a prison sentence,” Detective Golfin replied. “We've questioned her, but she’s
maintained complete silence.
After a brief pause, he added: “According to Mrs. Blackwood, the detained suspect Tom Malfoy may have direct
connections to this poisoning case. We've questioned Malfoy as well, but he’s also refused to cooperate.”
“Have you examined the household security footage? Mr. Blackwood asked.
“Yes, thoroughly. Nothing conclusive appears on the recordings. The kitchen footage shows Miss Bennett cooking
but her back is to the camera, obscuring any potential tampering with the food. Nothing unusual was detected
near the coffee machine. If Miss Bennett did poison the coffee, she likely did so in a blind spot after preparing it.”
“There's something else...” Detective Golfin hesitated, looking toward the elder Mr. Blackwood.
The old man raised his eyes. “Yes?
“When we asked Mrs. Blackwood about Malfoy and Miss Bennett's motive for murder,” Detective Golfin said
cautiously, “she indicated that only you could provide that information, as she didn’t feel it was her place to
disclose it.”
The elder Mr. Blackwood'’s gaze grew heavy.
After a moment of silence, he began speaking slowly, revealing the essential details of the troubled history
between Andrew and Malfoy’s mother.
The police officers had heard their share of high-society scandals, but hearing such intimate family secrets
directly from the elder Mr. Blackwood himself was still somewhat jarring
They quickly regained their professional composure, listening intently and occasionally taking notes.
Finally, the elder Mr. Blackwood concluded gravely: “I share Catherine's assessment that Grace Bennett is the
most likely suspect.”
The officers nodded in agreement.
“We'll pursue this investigation with the utmost diligence,” Detective Golfin assured him respectfully.
Thinking of his son in the hospital with so little tleft, the elder Mr. Blackwood'’s eyes filled with sorrow, his
voice betraying his grief and helplessness. “Thank you for your efforts. Please determine the truth as quickly as
possible.”
At the very least, Andrew deserved to know who had poisoned him before he died.
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The officers nodded solemnly, responding in unison: “Understood.”
Asher spoke, his voice cold and resolute: “I'll have my people assist with the investigation.”
Thalia had spent three days in intensive care.
On the fourth day, the doctors announced that visitors would be permitted.
Visiting hours were from 2:30 to 3:00 PM daily, allowing for a thirty-minute window.
For the first visit, Asher wanted to see Thalia, but Randolph adamantly refused to allow it.
Asher didn’t push the issue.
He understood Randolph's position. If his own daughter had repeatedly been placed in mortal danger-this latest
incident nearly proving fatal-he too would keep that man away.
Though Asher understood, the pain remained unbearable.
These past few days had been utterly exhausting.
Thalia had barely been pulled back from death’s door when his father’s poisoning cto light.
A single man-Malfoy-had thrown both families into complete chaos.
After a brief exchange with Randolph, Asher turned and left.
Before reaching Andrew’s room, he heard heated voices from down the corridor.
It sounded like Catherine arguing with someone.
Quickening his pace, Asher rounded the corner and approached his father’s room.
From a distance, he had only heard Catherine's voice, but now, drawing closer, he could make out Andrew’s
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