Chapter 434

On the other side, Lester had just completed a thorough examination of Walter and was now administering acupuncture. Walter’s head was dotted with fine silver needles. When Lester noticed Vivienne returning with Jane and the others, he said, "Madam Smith, the tests confirm that Mr. Smith has indeed been poisoned. My expertise in traditional Chinese medicine is limited, so I can’t immediately identify the specific toxin. I’ll need to take blood samples back to the lab for analysis before we can determine anything conclusive. For now, I’m using acupuncture to slow the spread of the poison in his system." Jane glanced around the room and noticed the two nurses from earlier were no longer there—only her second cousin and his assistant, Ronald. She guessed Vivienne must have uncovered something and either dismissed them or held them accountable. Vivienne’s gaze lingered on her husband as she stepped forward and took his frail hand in hers. "It’s alright. Just meeting Jane and you, learning