Chapter 797
Thinking of this, Melody even felt a little sorry for Astrid Swanson.
Poor Astrid Swanson, she was like the former Yolanda Fox. They were devoted to their children, but the children born after 9 months of pregnancy cared more about themselves.
However, there must be something hateful about a pitiful person. She would sympathize with her, but she would not let her off because of this.
Despite this, when she thought about it, she realized that Ulric Swanson and Mabel Fox were really a match made in heaven.
In her previous life, she had indeed “d*mned” for interfering between them…
At the same time, the bodyguards also returned to the living room.
Ramon Swanson’s attention immediately fell on the bodyguards.
“Did you find anything? What’s poisonous?”
“In answer to your question, sir, the professional agency extracted a chronic toxin from the cake.”
The leader of the bodyguards had been following Ramon Swanson years. As he handed over the report, he said, This chronic toxin is fatal. If it wasn’t discovered in time, even the gods wouldn’t be able to save her.”
Ramon Swanson read the report while listening to the bodyguard’s report. He was shocked and quickly looked at Astrid Swanson, who was standing in the corner.
“You, come here!”
His eyes emitted a cold aura that was like black clouds pressing down on the city. Astrid Swanson was so frightened that her legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground.
Fortunately, Ulric Swanson reacted quickly and secretly helped Astrid Swanson up. Only then did Astrid Swanson look a little calmer.
She walked to Ramon Swanson in a few steps. Her feet felt as heavy as lead.
She even wanted to escape immediately.
However, once she did that, it was no different from admitting that she was the one who poisoned the cake.
No way!
She could not panic. She had to remain calm!
Even if the poison in the cake was extracted, the cake did not pass through her hands at all. Ramon Swanson could not convict her without any basis!
At the thought of this, Astrid Swanson calmed down.
When she was only two steps away from Ramon Swanson, she had completely calmed down.
She took the initiative and asked, “Hubby, don’t tell me you suspect that I poisoned the cake?”
Ramon Swanson did not say anything. He just stared at her. Astrid Swanson continued, “Heavens have mercy on me! You know that I’ve never touched the cake at all. How could I have the chance to poison it? Besides, why would I want to poison the cake?
I want to eat it myself. Also, this cake is to celebrate the recovery of my son’s leg. He will definitely eat it too. How could I poison my son? Am I crazy? I don’t have a motive at all!
“If you suspect me, believe it or not, I’ll bang my head against the wall and die here!”
The sharpness in Ramon Swanson’s eyes gradually disappeared.
Just now, his first reaction was that Astrid Swanson had tampered with the cake.
However, from what Astrid Swanson said, it was indeed impossible for it to have anything to do with her.
Ulric Swanson also said, “Dad, Mom is only in charge of buying this cake. Even the cake was taken by Sister-in-law.
There are too many people who can take the opportunity to poison her. Don’t misunderstand her. Also… there’s something I don’t know if I should say.”
“Tell me,”
Ulric Swanson looked at Melody and said, “Sister-in-law is indeed a doctor, but I’ve never seen a doctor carry an antidote with him. This seems a little too coincidental.”
Melody narrowed her eyes.
“Ulric Swanson, what do you mean by that? Do you suspect that I directed and acted in order to frame you?”
“Sister-in-law, don’t misunderstand. I just feel that it’s strange. I didn’t mean that, nor did I say that. As the saying goes, a righteous person isn’t afraid of a crooked shadow. If you had nothing to do with this matter, you don’t have to be so flustered and exasperated. Dad will definitely investigate the matter thoroughly.
Melody was amused.
“Exasperated? You’re good at inducing! Dare I ask who won’ t be angry when a black pot is thrown at them out of thin air?
Ken Swanson also said in a low voice, “Ulric Swanson, even if it’s to absolve your mother, you don’t have to step on other innocent people and drag the victim into this mess. Ulric Swanson met Ken Swanson’s gaze coldly.
“Are you trying to convict my mother? She just made a phone call and ordered a cake.”
Margaret Swanson did not want to see the two brothers arguing. She hit the ground with her walking stick and said, Shut up, all of you! We just found the poison in the cake. Your father and I did not suspect any of you.”
Ramon Swanson took a deep breath and ordered the bodyguards to check who had handled the cake. Then, he looked at Margaret and said, “Mom, they’ve already investigated. In your opinion… what should we do now?” Margaret Swanson pondered for a while and said, “Astrid Swanson, I don’t know if this has anything to do with this, but I can vouch for Melody. She definitely isn’t the one who poisoned herself.”
“Hmm? What do you mean? I hope… you can look at this matter rationally. From the looks of it, I think both of them are indeed suspects.”
“Why? Do you think I vouched for Melody out of selfishness?”
“I didn’t mean that…
Margaret Swanson said coldly, “I know that Melody had the antidote with her. I also know that not only did she bring the antidote, but she also brought many other medicines and a full set of silver needles.”
Melody opened her canvas bag and took out a bunch of healing tools and medicine.
It was very complete. There were herbal medicine pills and the full set of acupuncture tools mentioned by Margaret Swanson. “Dad, if you suspect me, you can ask anyone who knows me if I’ve been carrying this bag.”
Ramon Swanson raised his eyebrows and said, “I understand. This suspicious point… I’ll pretend that there’s nothing. It’s just that the report in my hand just now shows that the thing in the cake is a slow-acting poison. But when you think that poison is acting up… it’s a little too fast.”
Melody replied calmly.
“That’s because I’ve studied traditional medicine since! was young. I’ve studied all kinds of herbs and often tested medicine with my body, causing my physique to be different from ordinary people’s. Even if I use slow-acting poison on my body, it will flare up faster than ordinary people.
“This special physique is both a good and a bad thing for me. Moreover, I’m not the only one who knows about this. If you don’t believe me, I can call someone to testify for me. Or I can do a physical test under your supervision.”
Melody’s words were true. Her physique was indeed special, so she was not afraid of being investigated.
“Dad.” Ken Swanson took a step forward and said, “Melody is a smart girl. If she really wanted to frame someone, she wouldn’t have chosen this time. Isn’t this too suspicious?” Ramon Swanson massaged his temples with a headache. Ulric Swanson quickly said, “Dad, Mom is not stupid. Why would she poison Melody? She has no motive to harm anyone.” “That’s enough.” Ramon Swanson interrupted Ulric Swanson in frustration. “We’ve already sent people out to investigate. We’ll be able to find the results soon. I believe in the ability of my subordinates.”
The person in charge of the investigation was Ramon Swanson most trusted and old’s personal bodyguard. He was extremely capable.
He believed that there would be a result soon.
moments later…