I have made countless mistakes while claiming that it's all for Zayn's own good. My actions have caused irreparable damages to Carla, created an unbridgeable gap for Zayn, and left their three kids traumatized… I used to wonder why they kept blaming me for everything, but now I realize I was just being self-righteous…
As if to mirror Jombo's feelings of regret, the sky began raining outside.
Upon returning to his room, Zayn removed all of his clothes and took a long shower to wash off all traces of poison on his body.
He even had Naya destroy those potentially contaminated clothes just to be safe.
Zayn had just finished showering when Benard came running in with shocking news. "We just got a call from the police. Selena has died from the poison along the way. According to them, she was bleeding from every orifice. It's a very gruesome sight to behold."
"She tried to poison Carla with something so deadly and ended up drinking it herself. I'd say she had it coming!" Zayn bellowed with a frown.
"Yeah, that was some nasty stuff. Thank goodness Ms. Lierger didn't drink any of it. Putting that aside, are you sure you're okay? You had that poison spilled all over your face earlier!" Benard was still shaken up by the whole ordeal.
"I'm fine. I made sure not to drink any of it." Zayn was confident and even held his hands out as he continued, "I mean, look at me! I'm perfectly fine, aren't I? If I were poisoned, the symptoms would've shown by now."
"I guess you're right…"
Benard mumbled as he eyed Zayn from head to toe and confirmed that he was truly okay.
"What else did the police say? What happened to the other accomplices?" Zayn asked.
"Layon is currently being investigated for conspiring with Selena, and Dorilo Group has been seized by the police. We have also received a full refund of the money that we have invested in the company. Everything is as you predicted, sir!"
"Very well."
Zayn sat down on the sofa, and Benard poured him a glass of wine as he continued, "Bugara called. He said he found Dr. Feroma and has contacted him through Ms. Lierger just now. Dr. Feroma agreed to come over to Aymo City the moment he heard Ms. Lierger was still alive. Bugara has prepared a private jet for this trip, and he will be flying tonight."
Zayn breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good to know. With his treatment, Venus will be able to rid her body of the poison completely…"
"It's happy endings for everyone! All that's left is for us to take care of Shelley and Solara!" Benard exclaimed.
"Keep a close eye on Shelley. Do not let her get away again, " Zayn ordered.
"Don't worry, I've reinforced the security this time. She's not going anywhere!"
"As for Solara… We'll have to come up with a new plan. All right, that's all for now. You can head on downstairs, " Zayn said, seemingly in deep thought.
"Yes, sir."
Zayn took a sip of his wine and put on a new change of clothes after Benard left. He was about to go see his kids when he felt a slight discomfort in his eyes.
He gave it a little rub and looked in a mirror, but a slight redness at the corner of his eyes was all he saw. Dismissing it as a result of overworking lately, Zayn didn't give it much thought and went to see his kids.
The scene that greeted him when he entered their room had him frozen in surprise.
Randy and Josh were helping Venus put a jigsaw puzzle together. Little Dori was standing on top of Venus's head, and the eagle from the Lierger residence was perched on a rack next to Randy, staring at them while they played.
With a sharp look in its eyes, the eagle spread its wings and flew toward Zayn when he came in through the door.
Zayn was about to punch at it when Randy casually shouted, "Dori! Get back here!"
The eagle shot Zayn a cold glare before returning to its original spot and continued staring at them.
"Your mommy left it behind?" Zayn asked.
"Mommy said Dori could protect us while she's gone."
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