Herbert's atypical silence seemed to have created a cloud of suspicion as everyone at the table exchanged stupefied glances. Herbert was well known to be the most loyal guard who would not answer to anyone unless Lord Ivan approves of it.
Notwithstanding the several questions raised at him, Herbert remained mute like a mime.
In defiance to his quiescence, the once happy table was now filled with a distrustful silence - everyone except for Tobias who contentedly munched down on his juicy meat, rather fascinated by the unexpected show that would begin.
"Herbert, I need you to gather all the servants and bring them here. When I say all, I mean every last one of them. Leave none behind." Ivan's direct orders sounded remarkably calm as he waved Herbert off to go get them. His judicious reaction to the noun plight made Samantha marvel at how well he handled the situation, despite being the victim.
But how did the golden goblet get poisoned??
