Jordan nodded. "The test results Dr. Cataldo had with him indicated lead poisoning," she said, falling into a business-like tone. It was easier, somehow. "He did die in a car accident, but his car had been tampered with. The brake lines," he added evenly. "There was no alcohol in his system, so there was no reason for the police to claim it was a drunk driving accident unless someone made it worth their while."

And this was the difficult part. "You told me that you knew I wanted to be King, but that's not strictly true," he said. "I've been raised to be King. And I know that you began to get ill after my mother suggested that I should challenge Blythe for Ten. I know she has the connections to...do this. And she's always wanted both Hadyn and I to rule the Hearts." To make them closer to the Suit they'd left. "I just don't have any proof."