Chapter 141

Rachel finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly handed the vial of poison to Cyrus. Since she had chosen to side with Cyrus, she hoped Desmond would be dealt with so she wouldn't have to live in constant fear. Desmond was far more ruthless than Cyrus, and that was the greatest threat to someone in Rachel's position. Offending either party would be unfavorable. Cyrus eyed the vial of poison and smirked before pocketing it. At this moment, Zoey realized just how deep Cyrus' medical knowledge ran since he could identify the gelsemium by its scent alone and determined that Rachel was hiding it. Even the cunning Rachel didn't stand a chance against him. No wonder he felt comfortable keeping her as a maid. Zoey stared at Cyrus and found him a mystery. Was this enigmatic man truly her husband? If not, then who was he? He had even shared her bed. "Is it really safe to eat?" Zoey asked. "Yes, don't worry," Cyrus replied with a smile. Reassured, Mira was the first to pick up her bo