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Chapter 155

“Selina, what are you…” Viola didn’t rush to blame Selina because she knew that Selina wouldn’t have done something so rude without reason. Something must have happened!

Selina spoke with absolute certainty. “This tea is poisoned.”

The word instantly caused an uproar. A bunch of people quickly rushed forward, trying to check on Zachary’s condition.

“Stay back!” Selina suddenly shouted.

Everyone there was either a successful businessperson or a powerful figure who had weathered countless storms in the business world. But they hadn’t expected such a young. beautiful girl to have this level of authority. It took one order from her and stopped them all in their tracks.

Viola caught on. “Yes, stay back. This should be investigated first. Uncle Zachary, let’s go clean up.”

Remaining calm, Zachary glanced at Selina. Girl, are you sure about this?”

Selina nodded. “Of course.”

Zachary replied, “Good. I trust you. Viola, let’s go. I’m going to change my outfit.”

Viola agreed, “Okay!”

Since this was Zachary’s birthday banquet, and considering his age, there was already a professional medical team stationed inside the restaurant. They were shocked to hear about the poison and hurried over to conduct various treatments and tests.

It turned out that the tea cup did indeed contain a colorless, tasteless neurotoxin.

The dosage wasn’t high, but given Zachary’s advanced age, if he had consumed it, at best, he would have fallen unconscious, and at worst, he could have been in a comatose state or even died! How vicious!

When the results were relayed to Zachary, Viola was worried sick. “Thank goodness, Selina noticed the poison in time. Uncle Zachary, are you really sure you’re feeling okay?”

Zachary assured her, “I’m fine, don’t worry. My body’s strong, and I’ve been through worse. You know, I’ve faced more dangerous situations than this before.“–

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Even at a time like this, Zachary could comfort Viola, showing not the slightest fear despite almost drinking poisoned tea. His calm demeanor made it clear that he had weathered countless life–and–death situations during his illustrious career that shaped his remarkable presence.

When Zachary re–emerged with Viola’s help, everyone’s eyes were focused on him.

Zachary looked at Selina with satisfaction. “Girl, thank you. You saved my life.”

Just as Selina was about to speak, hurried footsteps echoed. “Uncle Zachary!”

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A middle–aged man in a suit, Micah Lowry, rushed to Zachary’s side. “Uncle Zachary, are you all right? Damn it! How could someone have the audacity to poison you? This i all fault. I didn’t ensure the security measures were strong enough.” Micah appeared deeply remorseful, and then he turned to Selina with a look of suspicion. “You’re the one who discovered the poison in the tea?”

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Selina confirmed, “I am.”

“The doctor said it was a neurotoxin, colorless and odorless. How did Micah demanded.

you replace out?”

“I used this.” Selina pointed to her nose. “My nose has undergone special training to detect these kinds of covert threats. After all, it’s easy to dodge an open attack but hard to defend against a hidden one.”

“Arrest her!” Micah suddenly commanded. A group of well–trained bodyguards rushed in, eyeing Selina with hostility.

Selina wasn’t surprised. She smiled faintly and looked at Micah. “What do you think you’re doing?”

Micah ignored her and turned to Zachary. “Uncle Zachary, I must do this to ensure no one is playing tricks to gain your favor. We need to make sure there’s no suspicion surrounding this person.”

Viola sneered. “Micah, what are you implying? I was the one who brought Selina here. Are you saying the problem lies with me?”

“I never said that, Viola. This is just a precaution. After all, the poison is colorless and tasteless, yet she claims her nose could detect it. Isn’t that too strange?” Micah responded.

“You’re just trying to shift the blame because of your negligence in security! You nearly let Uncle Zachary get poisoned, and now you’re casting suspicion on the person I

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brought. Micah, it’s been a while since I last saw you, but your audacity has grown! As long as I’m here, no one will lay a finger on Selina!” Viola snapped, standing beside Selina to back her up.

It wasn’t just because Selina was Trevon’s wife, but because Viola had brought her here. Anyone trying to lay a finger on Selina would be crossing Viola herself. Even if Viola disliked Selina, she would ensure that the person she brought remained unharmed and untouched.

Selina couldn’t help but raise her brows. She liked her future mother–in–law’s personality.

After being chastised, Micah glared at Viola. “You!”

“Enough! I will handle this. Micah, I won’t tolerate such rudeness toward my

distinguished guest!” It was Zachary who made the final decision. Micah cowered and fell silent.

Zachary had called Selina his “distinguished guest,” showing her status had elevated in his eyes.

Zachary then looked at Selina again. “I’m sorry about that. My people were out of line. I’ll be sending you a gift later as a token of my gratitude for saving my life.

Selina shook her head. “It’s fine, Mr. Lowry. But this incident was clearly aimed at you. Given the look in your eyes, I believe you already know who the culprit is.”

With that, Selina deliberately glanced at Micah, who instantly put on an expression of “Why are you looking at me? I’m not the one who poisoned me. Please don’t slander

me.”

Zachary nodded and said, “Of course. I will solve this matter.”

Under Zachary’s steady leadership, the banquet soon resumed its usual atmosphere.

Zachary continued smiling as he cut the cake. He chatted with guests and received. birthday wishes. Even after such a disturbing incident, Zachary remained as composed

as ever.

Selina watched from the side, unable to deny her admiration for the old man.

Viola came over to Selina’s side. “You did well today. You saved Uncle Zachary and earned his favor. Now, it will be easier for me to introduce him to you so he can be your backer.

“You were planning this all along, Viola?” Selina was somewhat surprised. Even though

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she had guessed Viola’s intentions, hearing it directly still shocked her. She had no idea Viola would accept her this quickly.

Viola told her, “You severed ties with the Harvey family. Despite having multiple identities, you still fall short of the Brady family’s standards. Helping you connect with Uncle Zachary as an ally will give you more leverage in the Brady family. Simply relying on Trevon’s support and affection isn’t enough. A woman has to be self–reliant and strong because none of the old men in the Brady family are easy to deal with. Haven’t you noticed how oppressed Susie is by them back at the Brady residence?”