Chapter 44: Who Poisoned Miss Jolene?

"Sister-in-law Allison," Sebastian began, his voice tense with worry, "Imagine if someone in your own family tried to take your life. This isn't just an accusation."

His words hung heavily in the room, echoing the gravity of the situation. However, the tension soared as Sebastian swiftly gripped Allison's wrists and fixed an intense glare upon her. His voice dropped to a threatening whisper, audible only to her. "Dare to touch me again, and you'll risk losing those hands."

Allison swallowed nervously, retracting her hands and raking her hair back in a show of restraint. She hadn't intended to provoke the handsome man, but the circumstances demanded her actions.

Anyway, there was surely a way for her to get back to him. As a woman, she knew the exact thing to do.