Chapter 663
Chapter 663:
It was Ashton, the very individual Fraser despised most deeply.
“Stop your futile efforts. Can’t you see? This entire scenario was orchestrated as a trap for you,” Ashton said coldly.
Desperately grasping at anything, Fraser pointed accusingly at Ashton and said, “Everyone, look! This man is the architect of the terrorist plot! Why are you hesitating? Arrest him now!”
Support quickly came from Fraser’s team, as they pointed at Ashton. “Absolutely! That man was sneaking around earlier. He’s definitely the one responsible!”
“I’ve heard he sought the affections of Mr. Smith’s daughter, but Mr. Smith stopped him from approaching his daughter. Perhaps he’s retaliating because of that rejection!”
Hearing the mounting accusations against Ashton, a wave of satisfaction washed over Fraser.
Ashton stood alone without any supportive evidence, whereas Fraser was backed by nearly thirty influential officials from Staville.
Should there be an official inquiry, with a unified voice from his side, Ashton would inevitably be the prime suspect.
Ashton sighed and said, “Are you really that clueless? I’m already standing among them. Do you genuinely believe they will suspect me? Or do you think that because I’m on my own, my account will be dismissed?”
At that moment, Fraser felt an ominous cold, his apprehension deepening at Ashton’s words.
Before Fraser could utter a word, a series of sounds filled the conference hall.
Fraser watched in astonishment as the senior officials, who had previously shown symptoms of poisoning, such as purplish, discolored skin, began to appear normal again.
𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙘𝗵𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 ⟦gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫸𝓬𝓸𝗺
With a few moans, these officials, led by Rayden, slowly started to stir and rise to their feet.
Rayden couldn’t resist saying, “Mr. Baldwin, your antidote is miraculous. Not only has the discomfort vanished, but I feel more vigorous than ever, despite the initial harsh effects of the poison.”
As Fraser saw all the officials standing unscathed, panic set in.
Could this entire scenario have been orchestrated solely to ensnare him?
For the first time, Fraser experienced the complete and utter despair of defeat.
This time, the setup was a beast of a different nature compared to the last bidding event. Back then, Fraser had an ally on the inside; Zane, upon catching wind of the looming threat, had quickly alerted Fraser, allowing him to flee before disaster struck.
But now, there was no escape. This scene unfolded like a spiderweb pulling taut. Armed soldiers and police officers encircled the entire area, locking Fraser and his team within an inescapable ring.
Fraser wrestled with every tactic he could muster, desperate to find a way out, but his mind remained shackled by hopelessness, unable to crack a path to freedom.
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