FROM STREETS TO PALACE

DEATH AND HUNDCUFFS

Tragedy at the Gate

Everyone panicked! They rushed Sarah into the car and drove fast to the hospital. Madame Victoria was crying, Clara was shaking, and Leon was driving like crazy.

But the poison was very strong. Sarah’s breathing stopped. By the time the car reached the hospital gate, she was already still and silent.

The doctors checked her, but it was too late.

"She is gone," the doctor said sadly. "We are sorry. Her body was poisoned. Something very dangerous killed her."

"POISON?!" everyone shouted together.

Madame Victoria fell to the ground crying loudly. "My daughter! My baby! Who did this?!"

The Blame Game

Clara saw her chance. She wiped her fake tears and pointed her finger straight at Lina.

"IT WAS HER!" she screamed. "It was Lina! She made the juice! She is the one who served it! She was angry because we scolded her, so she wanted to kill all of us!"

"Yes! Yes!" Madame Victoria joined in, full of hate. "Arrest her! That maid killed my child! She is a murderer!"

Lina was shocked and terrified. "No! I did not do it! I did not even touch that juice! You are lying!"

But no one listened. She had no proof. She was just a poor maid, and they were rich people telling lies. The police were called.

The Arrest

They went back home. The house was full of sadness and anger. Suddenly...

KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! 🚪🔨

The sound was loud and heavy. Everyone in the room went quiet. They all stopped talking and turned their eyes towards the door.

"Who is that?" whispered one sister.

Two policemen walked inside. They walked straight to Lina.

"Lina, you are under arrest for murder," the officer said seriously.

Before she could run or speak, they took her hands behind her back and CLICK! CLACK! 🔗🚓

HANDCUFFS were locked tight around her wrists.

Lina felt cold all over. Tears ran down her face. She looked at Leon, hoping he would help her, but he looked confused and sad.

Everyone was staring at her. Some looked angry, some looked scared. They thought she was a killer.

But just then...

KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! 🚪🔨🔨

ANOTHER KNOCK!

This time it was different. It was not the police. Everyone was confused.

"Who else is coming?" they wondered.

All eyes turned back to the big wooden door. The air was heavy. Who was behind that door? Was it more police? Was it someone who knew the truth? Or was it an enemy?

Lina stood there with her hands locked, her heart beating fast, waiting to see who it was...