Sylvester’s POV.The study was silent except for the faint hum of the security monitor. My hands rested on the edge of the desk, unmoving, as the footage began to play again as I made sure to properly confirm what my eyes were seeing. I had watched the same scene several times already, each replay drawing me deeper into disbelief. Maria stood by the counter, stirring the soup that Natasha had asked for. Her movements were calm and familiar, her expression focused. Nothing in her body language hinted at guilt.Then she stepped away to fetch something from the pantry. For a few seconds, the kitchen looked still and ordinary. But as the clock ticked, the door on the right opened. Carol entered quietly, her hair tied back, her face composed. She didn’t look around for long. Her hand slipped into her bag, pulled out a small vial, and she poured it into the pot. The act was swift, practiced, and chilling in its precision.My breath caught. I leaned forward, staring at the screen, watching
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