It does.

[sure, he'll go with it just being the choking and not the-- illusion? hallucination? it's easier that way.]

Have you had any other attempt on your life before then, if not that?

[not 100% sure he believes that 'or at least I assume', but he's not questioning it.]

From my understanding, anyone with enough import to be called an heir has a potentially dangerous role. But perhaps things are different for you.