As Marvis and Jace sat in the study, deep in conversation about how to thwart Alexander's plans, a timid knock sounded on the door. Marvis rose to answer it, and to her surprise, it was Emily, one of the maids who had always shown her kindness.
"Emily, what are you doing here?" Marvis asked, surprised to see her.
Emily wrung her hands nervously. "I'm sorry to intrude, Miss Marvis, but I overheard something I think you need to know."
Marvis's heart skipped a beat. "What did you hear, Emily? Please, tell us."
Emily took a deep breath, her eyes darting nervously between Marvis and Jace. "I overheard Alexander speaking to one of his associates. They were discussing a plan to drug you, Miss Marvis, but they made a mistake with the dosage. The drug could have serious side effects, even cause
