62.Chapter 362
Sophie was utterly stunned when she heard that preparations for Benedict’s funeral were already underway She genuinely hadn’t expected him to decline so severely in just the few days she’d been away.
Matthew, however, misunderstood her shock, assuming she was genuinely unaware of the situation.
Yet among those three potted plants, two had been gifted by Sophie Though uncertain whether the flowers had been tampered with by outside parties, he resolved to investigate thoroughly before informing Gabriel, lest Gabriel leap to the wrong conclusions
After a moment of contemplation, Matthew said, “The quacks outside couldn’t even diagnose Benedict’s actual condition It wasn’t until i summoned Dr. Garraway that we discovered Benedict had been poisoned.”
“Poisoned again? Gabriel’s face darkened at the mention of poison.
In just six months, nearly all of his sons had been poisoned.
If this continued, he feared one of them might actually end up dead before he could even figure out what was going on Gabriel’s Expression grew grim. Anthony and Sophie might know a little about poisons, but their skills were far too basic to protect themselves, let alone the entire Stonor family.
It was clear to him now–he needed to find a true expert in poisons.
Still deep in thought. Gabriel pressed further, “What kind of poison is it? Can Dr. Garraway treat it?”
Matthew replied, “Dr. Garraway isn’t sure what type of poison it is. However, after reviewing Benedict’s symptoms over the past few days and analyzing his blood, he mentioned a few rare herbs that might termporarily stabilize his condition.”
“What herbs?” Gabriel asked
The Stonor family had a decent stock of medicinal ingredients, but judging by Matthew’s tone, these herbs were anything but ordinary. Otherwise, he would have already procured them for Benedict’s treatment.
Sure enough. Matthew hesitated for a moment before speaking, and the first herb he mentioned caused Gabriel’s
expression to stiffen
“Father, Dr. Garraway said we need Snow Lotus, Bloodshade Blossom, and a century–old Purple Shroom.”
The mention of these three ingredients left Gabriel frozen in place–and Sophie, standing nearby, was no less stunned
Bloodshade Blossom? None of them had even heard of it.
Start searching for the Bloodshade Blossom and Snow Lotus right away Check everyone in the estate thoroughly. Any trace of poison must be eliminated. And whoever poisoned Benedict, we will make an example of them!”
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