Chapter 935

"Thank you."

"You must have worked hard preparing all these dishes, Mia."

Mia's fingers trembled slightly. Had Vivian discovered something?

Her guilt intensified. She had poisoned Vivian's food, yet Vivian was thanking her.

What a despicable ingrate she was.

Mia kept her head lowered, voice barely audible. "Don't mention it, Miss Vivian. It's my duty."

"But Emily and I already ate out. You all should enjoy these dishes. No need to waste them."

"Yes, we've eaten," Emily chimed in.

Mia couldn't decide whether to feel relieved or disappointed.

"Oh...alright."

The plan had failed. But it wasn't her fault—Vivian chose not to eat.

Vivian went upstairs to rest. The day's outing had exhausted her.

As others prepared to eat, Mia suddenly stopped them. "Wait."

"What is it?"

"The food's gone cold. Let me reheat it."

While reheating, Mia secretly disposed of the poisoned dish.

Upstairs, Vivian inquired about Fiona's situation.

The King had identified the mastermind—a high-ranking official from Eudora. This man had long coveted the throne and constantly opposed the King.

Though lacking concrete evidence, the King could no longer tolerate threats to his family. He confronted the official directly.

The scandal erupted. Everyone now knew the royal child had been murdered.

Public opinion shifted dramatically. Those who once considered the child ill-omened now sympathized with the King.

The official dared not act openly but privately cursed the King relentlessly.

The Queen returned home from the hospital to recuperate. Seizing the moment, Vivian prompted Fiona to reveal the truth.

"Father, Mother...I have something to tell you." Fiona had held this in too long.

"What is it?" The Queen asked listlessly.

"Good news. The baby...he's actually alive."

"What?" Both monarchs gasped simultaneously.

"Vivian saved him. But she discovered Mother's fall wasn't accidental—someone wanted to kill the heir. That's why we announced his death."

"He's been recovering at the hospital and is doing well now. The doctors will bring him home soon."