While she drank it, Kyson averted his gaze.


    The garden lights were dim, concealing his emotions from in view.


    But an underlying sense of calmness emanated from him.


    Mekhi frowned and keenly felt that something was not right.


    After Kyson raised his ss in a toast to the assembled guests, Mekhi pulled him to a secluded spot and inquired with a hushed voice, “You didn’t pull any stunts, did you?”


    Baffled, Kyson responded, “What do you mean?”


    Wearing a cynical smirk, Mekhi said, “I know you too well.


    You are very in love with Lucinda.N?velDrama.Org owns this text.


    I can’t believe you’d stand by and let her drink that wine without intervening!”


    The white powder in the wine was a banned drug Mekhi had purchased abroad and it was very potent.


    Kyson didn’t even prevent the woman he cherished from drinking the wine, a gesture she made in an attempt to assist him.


    Mekhi’s suspicions arose instantly.


    Amidst theughter and banter of guests in the garden, a few bodyguards stood guard over this quiet corner.


    Filled with anger, Mekhi seized Kyson by the neck and issued a stern warning, “I can protect you or plunge your life into turmoil! Don’t even entertain the thought of deceiving me.


    ”


    Remainingposed despite the suffocating pain, Kyson replied, “I didn’t intervene because I want both of them dead!”


    “You want to kill Lucinda?” Mekhi was in doubt but eased his grip.


    Kyson’s face turned pale and he struggled to breathe.


    He responded, “Mekhi, you haven’t felt true sadness.


    If Nathan can die, no matter what the cost, I am willing to do it.


    I loved Lucinda deeply, but she ran away with Nathan on our wedding day, humiliating me.


    I can’t let it go.


    Since they’re so in love, it’s fitting for them to meet their end together.


    ”


    Kyson wore a weak and sorrowful smile, which was a bit unsettling.


    Mekhi arched his eyebrows and watched Kyson’s expression.


    He withdrew his hand and said, “You’re truly mentally ill, but that’s fine.


    ”


    Enduring the pain in his throat, Kyson coughed slightly and had a nk expression on his face.


    Mekhi touched Kyson’s neck with the back of his hand.


    There was a red mark on his neck from the earlier grip, and his tone softened.


    “Now that you’ve made your point, there’s nothing left for you in the garden.


    Return to your room and rest.


    ”


    “Alright, Mekhi.


    ”


    “Go on.


    ” Then Mekhi walked away from the quiet ce.


    As Mekhi’s figure blended into the vibrant garden and was no longer visible in the darkness, Kyson breathed a sigh of relief.


    He brought out a pouch of powder from his pocket and clenched his fists.


    Shortly after Mekhi left, Lucinda strolled through the garden and stood before Kyson.