Cutting her off, Remington responded hastily, My father couldnt possibly havemitted suicide! He was always meticulous, concealing his illness while on medication.


    How could he consider suicide? Hannah lowered her gaze, reflecting, then said, Theres only one other possibility: your father obtained this drug from the hospital to use against someone else, but someone discovered it and turned it against him instead.


    Remington clenched the document in his hand, his face aplex tapestry of disbelief and grief, his voice shaking.


    How is that possible? We didnt even know about Fathers condition.


    Who could have used this against him? A heavy silence filled the room, broken only by the muted sounds of the crowds breathing.


    Suddenly, Conor stepped forward from the crowd, his face ashen, his voiceced with shock.


    I remember now.


    Last time I was organizing the study, I noticed a bottle of medicine on the desk that I hadnt seen before.


    I assumed Mr.


    Lyons had just bought it, so I didnt think much of it.


    Rodrigo, standing nearby, suddenly pieced it together.


    Thats right, I also remember seeing you tidying those bottles a few times during my patrols.


    I even asked you then, Arent the masters medicines all kept in the drawer? Could that bottle be… These revtions struck Like bombs, weighing down the atmosphere with their implications.


    Lesia covered her mouth, her eyes wide with disbelief.


    Could all of this have been premeditated? Hannahs gaze sharpened as she scanned the room, her eyes finally resting on Remington. Mr.


    Lyons, its clear that someone not only is intimately familiar with your family but also has ess to your fathers personal affairs, even his medical condition.


    It should be straightforward for you to conduct an investigation.


    Start with those who knew of your fathers condition, particrly those who might stand to gain from his demise.


    That might help unravel this mystery.


    Remingtons fist, which had been clenched in tension, slowly rxed as his expression hardened with resolve.


    Youre right.


    Ill arrange for a thorough investigation immediately.


    After the room had cleared, Remington turned to Hannah.


    Miss Moore, I admit I was somewhat skeptical of you before.


    I owe you an apology.


    I hope you wont hold it against me.


    If theres any way you can assist us through this ordeal, I would be grateful.


    Hannah nodded in agreement.


    Bryson and I will help. After all, this affair now touches the Compton family too.


    If we dont uncover the truth, the rumors could implicate us as well.


    While Bryson remained silent, he stood steadfastly by Hannahs side.


    Just as they were about to coordinate their next steps, a disturbance erupted from outside the door.


    iihats going on? Remington frowned, signaling for a servant to investigate.


    The servant dashed out and returned momentster, hisplexion drained of color.


    Mr.


    Lyons, theres a crowd of reporters outside.


    They im to have received anonymous tips that the masters death was unnatural.


    Theyre demanding toe in for interviews! Anonymous tips? Remingtons expression grew stern, his eyes sweeping over those gathered, lingering momentarily on Rodrigo and Lesia.


    Yet, he quickly recognized that harboring suspicion was futile under these circumstances and managed to quell his rising emotions.


    Miss Moore, Mr.


    Mitchell, the current situation seems quite precarious for us.


    We need a strategy.


    Hannah, poised and collected, responded without hesitation, Mr. Lyons, our first step should be to consolidate our position.


    We cannot allow the external turmoil to impact you.


    Whoever leaked this information likely aims to deter your investigation.


    Well stand by you as you address the media.


    At the same time, assign a team to keep probing discreetly.


    Remember, the smallest detail could prove pivotal at this juncture.


    Bryson chimed in with a strategic suggestion.


    I rmend we immediately secure personnel to safeguard both the witnesses and potential suspects.


    This will prevent any harm that mightpromise them or impede the ongoing investigation.


    Acknowledging their advice, Remington began to issuemands, restoring order to the chaotic scene.


    Together, Hannah and Bryson escorted Remington to the main hall, bracing themselves to confront the brewing storm.


    As they entered, the room erupted with the rapid fire of shbulbs, and a barrage of questions from the press ensued.


    Mr.


    Lyons, one reporter called out above the din, there are swirling rumors that your fathers death was far from straightforward.


    How do you respond to these allegations?