The Fall of the House of Usher: How did Leo kill his boyfriend's cat?

Leo's drug-infused celebration ends with a tragic outcome. After the death of Prospero, Leo decides to throw a wild party fueled by drugs. However, the consequences of his actions are dire. The following morning, Leo wakes up to discover that he has killed his boyfriend's cat. Panicked, Leo cleans up the evidence and lies to his boyfriend, Julius, about leaving the window open. It becomes evident that Leo's actions will come back to haunt him in the future.The Usher family, despite their callous and utilitarian approach to death, grieves in their own ways. Roderick blames Frederick for not demolishing the condemned building where Prospero's party took place. Meanwhile, Camille is busy crafting a narrative that paints Prospero as a philanthropic hero to protect the family's reputation. She uses Prospero's death to fuel a public fire against Auguste Dupin, a person who seems to be investigating the family.However, amidst all the chaos, Verna slowly worms her way into the lives of the Usher siblings. With an irregular heartbeat, Verna offers herself as a test subject for Victorine's heart mesh experiment. She also becomes involved in Tamerlane and William's complicated fetish game, taking on the role of a new call girl named Crystal. Verna's ultimate goal is to bring down each of the Usher siblings, and she patiently bides her time.Camille suspects Victorine of being the informant within the family, so she investigates the animal trials at RUE Morgue. She discovers that Victorine has been falsifying test results, hiding the deaths of the monkeys used in the experiments. Camille is relieved to find dirt on her sister but soon realizes that she will need to deal with the investigation alone after firing her assistants, Toby and Tina.Undeterred, Camille enters Victorine's lab, where she encounters a security guard wearing Verna's face. The guard warns Camille not to proceed, just as Verna had attempted to warn Prospero before his demise. Ignoring the warning, Camille enters the room filled with adrenaline-pumped monkeys, ready to take photographs as evidence. However, as the flash goes off, Verna transforms into an enraged ape and attacks Camille. The following morning, the lab is covered in blood, and Camille's lifeless body lies mangled in the corner.In the past, the episode provides a glimpse into Roderick Usher's rise within Fortunato Pharmaceuticals. After discovering that the company had bought Ligodone without his involvement, Roderick confronts his superior, Mr. Griswold. However, instead of seeking revenge, Roderick accepts a promotion and begins plotting his ultimate destruction of Mr. Griswold. This backstory adds intrigue and builds anticipation for the upcoming episodes.Overall, Leo's drug-infused celebration ends tragically, and the Usher family's grief is tainted by their ulterior motives. Verna's manipulative presence becomes more pronounced as she infiltrates the lives of the Usher siblings. Meanwhile, Camille's investigation leads her to a horrifying encounter in Victorine's lab. As the plot thickens, the mysteries surrounding the Usher family and their connection to Ligodone continue to unravel, promising even more suspense and drama in the future.

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