Chapter 1168: Chapter 1168

Chapter 1168:

“They hate me because I provided evidence against them during the design competition! That’s why they schemed together to trap me like this!”

Of course, the story he told was a complete fabrication. Hoyt knew perfectly well that he was the one who had been plotting revenge against Allison and Kellan all along. Who would have thought that the woman would catch on to the trap and turn the tables, striking back so viciously?

At that moment, Hoyt felt a surge of rage. He wanted nothing more than to get rid of them all. The thought of what he had done in this lounge just now sickened him. That was a vagrant!

Kellan, hearing Hoyt’s words, met his gaze with a cold, blank expression.

“If I wanted to get back at someone, I wouldn’t resort to such petty tactics,” he said, his tone sharp.

As he spoke, Kellan’s presence grew darker and more intimidating. Hoyt found himself instinctively taking a step back, feeling the weight of Kellan’s stare. He knew exactly how ruthless Kellan could be. Without his father’s protection over the years, Hoyt probably would have been torn apart a long time ago.

Allison, standing nearby, couldn’t help but sneer in response. “Yes, this seems a bit too mild for me too,” she said. She narrowed her eyes, studying Hoyt closely.

“Especially tonight, after we’ve already secured a partnership with Mr. Morgan. Given the circumstances, you look more suspicious than anyone.”

Though there was some evidence, it wasn’t enough to make a solid case, and Hoyt just looked foolish. Everyone knew the kind of man he was. So, people were more likely to believe that Allison and Kellan were innocent. After all, Kellan had a reputation for being decisive in his actions. His revenge might be harsh, but it was always straightforward.

Noticing the doubt still lingering among the others, Melany put on a sweet, innocent smile. “I too believe that Allison and Kellan are definitely innocent.”

Melany let out a sigh before continuing, “But there’s one thing that doesn’t add up. Did Hoyt really take the drug on his own? He can’t be foolish enough to frame himself.”

She squinted her eyes slightly.

“I believe the best way to resolve this is by testing the contents of the powder in that packet.”

Melany appeared to be acting fairly, but she already knew that the drug was suspicious.

“That way, if Hoyt is lying, it will be obvious.”

Even though the packet was empty, there were still remnants of powder inside, so it could be tested.

Fabian turned his gaze toward Allan. “Go ahead and run the test,” he said.

“Understood,” Allan replied immediately.

He opened the packet and took a small sample of the powder with his fingertip. After dissolving it in some water, he brought it close to his nose and sniffed it.

“Mr. Morgan, this is definitely a chemical drug that stimulates sexual desire. Its effect is very potent.”

The room fell silent, and everyone gasped at the revelation.

“Could it really be that someone drugged Hoyt?”

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