He gestured to the side. "Christopher. Step forward."
Christopher in uniform approached, bowing stiffly.
"State your first name and position for the record."
"Christopher, Head of Surveillance, Riverum Castle."
"And what did you discover during your review?"
Christopher's voice was steady. "The recording shows the housekeeper approaching the soup pot meant for His Highness. He removed a small, dark bottle from his clothes and poured something into the soup. At first, it looked like seasoning, but the movements, careful, deliberate, betrayed the act. Afterward, he quickly replaced the lid and stepped away as if nothing happened."
Murmurs swept through the hall. Nnenna noticed several servants exchange uneasy glances.
Daniel nodded sharply. "And what was done after this recording?"
