Chapter 123 Natalie Is the Prime Suspect

Everyone was taken aback, clearly not expecting it to be a case of poisoning. Natalie's expression turned grave. She had seen it coming, but she couldn't think of anyone who would poison Estella. Guilt flooded her. She had been too busy to visit Estella the past few days. She hadn't expected something like this to happen. It was fortunate that they had discovered it early. If the toxin had reached the brain, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Stephen took a deep breath as he scanned everyone, his gaze ultimately stopping at Horatio. "We detected hallucinogenic substances in Estella's blood sample. If inhaled in excess, they can cause neurological damage, which could lead to permanent cognitive impairment. It could even leave her in a vegetative state." The lounge descended into a deathly silence as soon as Stephen was done talking. Even the air seemed to have frozen. Horatio jolted violently, his knuckles turning white from his tightly clenched fists. "Who was it?"