She was truly terrified. She knew Seraphina Ashworth would dare to do anything now; she no longer had the nerve to test her patience.
A profound glint flashed in Seraphina Ashworth's clear eyes, and she stopped pressing Alice. She could tell Alice probably wasn't hiding anything else.
With a flick of her hand, a silver needle disappeared directly into Alice's chest.
Of everyone present, only Caden Reginald saw Seraphina Ashworth's movement. No one else noticed.
"Ah—" Alice felt a sharp pain in her chest, and suddenly, she could no longer speak.
The realization threw her into a panic. She tried desperately to scream, but all that came out was, "Ah, ah, ah."
'My throat? Why can't I talk? What's going on?'
Albert and the others were stunned for a moment before they all turned to look at Seraphina Ashworth. They figured she was the only one who could have done this to Alice.
Seraphina Ashworth's expression remained impassive. She had no intention of explaining.
