Chapter 3 - The Laboratory Results. .
Dr. Harris rushed the mysterious bottle's contents to an emergency laboratory analysis, returning within three hours with results that confirmed everything I'd already begun, devastatingly, to suspect.
"This contains a carefully calibrated combination of medications," Dr. Harris explained, his expression grave. "Specifically designed to mimic symptoms of a rare autoimmune condition, while actually representing sustained, deliberate poisoning."
"How long has this been happening?" I asked, my voice carrying controlled, devastating fury now that genuine clarity had finally emerged.
"Based on your symptom pattern, likely the entire duration of your illness," Dr. Harris confirmed. "Someone has been administering this substance consistently, timed specifically around your evening routine."
I called for my head of security, Marco Delgado, immediately. "I want Vanessa Vale detained," I said. "And I want her personal belongings searched thoroughly, right now."
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"Alessandro," Vanessa said, genuine panic finally breaking through her earlier composed denial, "please, let me explain properly."
"You've had considerable opportunity to explain," I said coldly. "I'd suggest saving whatever remains for the authorities."
