"Huh?" Sarah was bewildered.
With a tut, she began, "The liquid takes at least five days to start taking effect. So we would threaten him with the antidote. You said he values his life, right?" she asked.
"Yes?"
"Then he would do anything to get the antidote. We will obtain a confession from him within five days, expel Aurora from the mansion, provide him with the antidote, and secure your position as Luna. It's a win-win, can't you see?" Laura had meticulously mapped out her plan, and Sarah was starting to see its merits.
"Do you have the antidote?" Sarah asked, recognizing its importance above all else. She couldn't risk anything at this moment. This might be their only opportunity to remove Aurora entirely before Damien's return.
"Yes, it's in the cupboard," Laura replied, sounding confident about the availability of the antidote.
"Alright, Mother. How many drops?" Sarah asked as she took hold of the bottle.
