Chapter 162 Poisoned Toast
- || Third-party POV ||
- The whiskey burned Elias’ throat as he swallowed, the amber liquid doing little to soothe the unease coiling in his gut. The garden had emptied, most guests drifting away into the night, leaving only the lingering scent of roses and cigar smoke.
- Alexander clinked his glass against Elias’ with a smirk. "Cheers to your new life."