Chapter 43 Chapter 43 +26 BONUS Andrew noticed Michaels obvious relief , and their eyes met silently across the room .


    Andrew shed Michael with a knowing smile , while Michaels gaze was mocking .


    To him , even if Andrew had figured out some of his secrets , he was convinced Andrew did not know the identity of the actual poisoner .


    As long as that person remal unknown , Michael believed he was safe .


    Lauren might suspect him , but suspicion without evidence was meaningless .


    I imagine everyone must be thirsty , Lauren suddenly announced .


    Theres water in front of each of you to quench your thirst .


    Michael frowned and said , Lauren , catching the culprit is more important .


    Being thirsty isnt a priority right now .


    Paul chimed in , Mr.


    Rhodes is right .


    Even if we die of thirst , we wont leave until we find the person who tried to harm you , Ms.


    Rhodes .


    Lauren smiled gracefully and dered , Ill be honest with everyone one of these sses bas been poisoned by me .


    Everyone must drink their water now .


    Those with clear consciences will be fine , but as for the culprit … well , good luck .


    All the executives were immediately rmed .


    Ms.


    Rhodes , which ss did you poison ? This isnt right , Ms.


    Rhodes .


    What if you hurt the wrong person ? All these sses look identical .


    How can we tell which one is poisoned ? This seems reckless ! They were all sweating , staring at the sses of water with fear .


    Ive already said that only one ss is poisoned .


    Lauren stated calmly .


    The water in front of innocent people is perfectly safe .


    Then , she picked up her ss and drank it all .


    However , Michaels face showed uncertainty as he shot Andrew a fierce re , convinced that such a devious n must havee from this pretty boy he despised .


    Andrew returned his re with a bright smile and warned the executives , Everyone should be careful before drinking .


    The poison used is arsenic its lethal and acts fast .


    Once it takes effect , not even the fastest ambnce in the city can save you ! This terrified the executives even more , with several of them trembling visibly Michael finally lost hisposure and shouted angrily , Lauren , and you , pretty boy arent you afraid of karma for being so vicious ? Lauren fixed a cold stare on Michael and retorted If youre not the culprit , then your water isnt poisoned .


    Why are you so nervous ? Unless you have something to hide ? 12  Chapter 43 Michael faltered , his eyes darting around nervously .


    At that mome ss and drank it all .


    Eunice picked up her The other executives followed suit , one by one , showing their loyalty to Lauren .


    After all , only the culprits ss was poisoned , so this was their chance to prove their innocence .


    Gulp after gulp , the sses were emptied quickly Only Michael and Paul remained .


    Pauls face turned pale as he looked at Lauren and said , Ms.


    Rhodes , arsenic isnt something to joke about .


    Are you sure … Lauren cut him off with a wave of her hand .


    Mr.


    rke , drink the water first .


    If youre not the culprit , I guarantee youll be safe and sound .