Evidence
During the time when Lady Oriana's words lingered in my mind, I discovered the truth about the sudden death of Marie's grandfather, which I had secretly investigated.
"Indeed, it was poisoning."
I had thought that the medical records from that time had been disposed of, but it turned out that one of the attending physicians had kept them.
In a small separate residence within the Ranford territory, they found letters and a diary.
Carefully hidden in a secret room.
"How terrible... even her own father."
At that time, the former Viscount Ranford had a chronic illness, but it wasn't a fatal condition.
However, a physician, on the order of that woman, had injected poison into a syringe.
And she used a special poison, so even if an autopsy were conducted, it wouldn't be detected.
There was no need to investigate down to the bones.
"Why doesn’t she use her head for something else?”
Perhaps the physicians were the ones who brought up such specialized matters.
They likely aimed to seize the Ranford family fortune, but the physicians involved became dispensable.
Afterward, they seemed to have died in an unfortunate accident.
"She's an insatiable and despicable woman... but this diary and letters can be of use."
The time for this crime has likely passed.
There's a possibility that the statute of limitations has expired, but even so, these could be materials to definitively drive away that woman.
"Master Henry."
"What is it?"
"Lord Diaz is here."
"My father-in-law?"
That's unusual.
Normally, he would send a letter in advance.
"It seems to be urgent."
"Let him in."
What on earth could have happened?
Perhaps there's a problem at the Royal palace?
Or maybe something happened to Mother...
"Henry, I'm sorry."
"Father-in-law, what's the matter?"
"It's about Marie!"
"She's not here today. She went out with a maid... Cyril is at the Duke's house."
He’s been quite active lately, getting along well with Lord Elysion, pleasing Lady Eliana.
"As I thought..."
"Father-in-law?"
"Marie is planning to crush my ex-wife and son on her own."
"What..."
"She's already taking action. She might be meeting with those two now."
No way...
It's too dangerous!
Even if Marie now wouldn't blindly follow those two like before, there's still a danger.
Those people are willing to do anything for their desires.
"Excuse me."
"Mom!"
"Lady Anesia?"
Mom entered without knocking, an unusual flustered expression on her face.
"Lord Diaz... Marie is..."
"What about Marie..."
"I got a report that she agreed to a meeting with those two."
What the!
She went to meet them alone after all!
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