Chapter 244
After sending the apartment address and the gate code to the two of them, Odalys tucked her phone away.
“Odalys, how about 1 terminate my contract with the company too? I’d like to come stay with you, Freya said, stepping forward and wrapping her arms around Odalys’s, pouting coquettishly.
Odalys gave her a mock glare, then chuckled. “You, the hottest young star.
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afford to keep you.”
As soon as the finished speaking. Freya’s phone vibrated, clearly indicating that her ride had arrived. Her bodyguards were already ushering her towards the elevator
After Freya left, the corridor was left silent, with only Odalys and Stellan remaining-
“Once my dad wakes up. I’m going to tell him everything about the cancer. I’ve also started looking into who’s setting us up,” Stellan murmured.
Despite being in the entertainment industry. Stellan wasn’t naive. After all, he came from a wealthy family, and the skills he’d learned growing up were now kicking in
“Start by checking the people who are around your dad frequently. See who might have had a chance to tamper with his food. Keep it low–profile for now. Even if you find something, don’t make it public yet, Odalys lowered her voice, advising him
Stellan nodded, agreeing
“Okay, I’ll head out then. Odalys said, turning to walk toward the elevator.
Stellan stood there for a while, waiting until the elevator doors closed before returning to the hospital room.
Odalys exited the elevator, wearing a hat, and made her way outside, where she noticed the busy pace of the hospital. People were either here for a consultation or visiting patients, all with somber expressions.
Just then, a black car sped toward her, honking twice.
She looked up to see the car window roll down, revealing Percival’s handsome face.
“Percival” Odalys said, her face lighting up.
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The car came to a smooth stop in front of her, and Odalys quickly got in. The door closed softly behind her. As she sat in the car, she realized how exhausted she was. Since she left in the morning, it had been nonstop.
Now, with nightfall approaching, the streetlights cast a soft glow, as if to wash away the fatigue of the day.
“Today, you led the police to that villa. Is that the one you mentioned before?” Percival asked in a low voice.
Odalys hadn’t expected him to figure it out.
“Yes. When I tested Sophia’s hair before, I noticed the same aura in the villa as I found in Sophia’s. So, I traced it back there.”
“I broke his formation, which caused him to be backlashed. He couldn’t handle me and died on the spot.
“I didn’t expect the body to be disposed of His accomplices must have realized something was wrong and came to search for him. When they found him dead, they took care of the aftermath.”
“Today, I led the police there to use their hands to catch these people. We’ll just observe from the sidelines and see who’s connected to the Bennett family:”
Odalys spoke softly as she accepted the coffee Percival handed her.
The co
coffee was at the perfect temperature–pot too hot. She took a small sip to soothe her throat, feeling much more relaxed.
“Also, after the elder died, Sophia was backlashed too. That’s why she had to target Finnian. Her talisman is new, meaning that after the elder died, slie found someone else to help her.
“This person could have been assisting her from the shadows all along.
“The Bennett family knows about your condition. They knew you were dying, which is why they forced me to marry you. But the Bennett family’s status means they shouldn’t have had any direct contact with the Stewart family”
Odalys analyzed softly, her mind sharp and unfazed by all the twists and turns.
Chapter 211
“I’ve looked into this I didn’t expect that Hannah knew my mother over twenty years ago, Percival said, his eyes narrowing. He hadn’t experied that investigating the Bennen family would lead him to his mother.
“Your mother knew her? That’s strange. Why would she reveal your condition to the Bennett family? Does she not want Sophia to marry you!” Odalys asked, puzzled.
I didn’t make sense that a mother, instead of caring for her son, would disclose his impending death to strangers.
“What does she gain by cutting off your engagement with the Bennett family? Preventing you from finding a wife! Ending the Stewart Lamily’s bloodline But the Stewart family isn’t lacking in money. Women are still cager to bear your children, Odalys rested her chin on her hand, lost in thought.
She couldn’t make sense of it all.
What she didn’t notice was that Percival, listening to her words, had grown more serious. His face, usually calm, now bore an expression of quiet
tension.
“I don’t need them to bear my children, Percival’s voice dropped low and dangerous.
Odalys, who was usually so perceptive, didn’t pick up on his change in tone. She was too focused on trying to piece the puzzle together.
“Have you checked whether your mother has had recent contact with the Bennett family?” Odalys asked, her voice low
She noticed that Percival had gone silent.
Turning to look at him, she found him sitting with his eyes closed, deep in thought. Concerned, she asked, “Are you okay? Let me check.”
She reached out to check his pulse, but Percival suddenly grabbed her hand, his eyes snapping open, his expression intense.
“I don’t need them to bear my children,” he repeated firmly.
“Ah!” Odalys looked up, confused, not understanding where this sudden declaration was coming from.
The tension in the car thickened. Odalys shook off his grip and gently pressed her fingers to his wrist, checking his pulse. It seemed normal–there was no sign of discomfort.
“Even if Sophia tries to warm my bed, I will refuse, Percival suddenly added
Odalys raised her gaze in confusion, locking eyes with him. Percival, looking down with utmost seriousness, continued, “I won’t allow her to step foot in my house”
“Ali?” Odalys was unerly lost.
She couldn’t fathom why Percival was saying all this, nor why he seemed upset, especially since it had nothing to do with what she’d asked. But he was insisting he wouldn’t have children with anyone else and wouldn’t let Sophia into his home.
Rubbing her neck, she looked at him curiously.
The Bennett family used some money to bail Sophia out of the police station, Percival said, meeting her confused gaze, his voice distant as he looked away.
Hearing
g that Sophia had been bailed out, a cold light flashed in Odalys’s eyes
It seemed the Bennett family still wasn’t willing to let her go. After all, she had grown up as their pampered princess–no matter what trouble she got into the Bennett family always took the fall for her
A wry smile tugged at the corner of her mouth.
“The Bennett family! I remember you said they were trying to team up with Oliver to get their hands on my emerald pendant? I haven’t had time to senle the score with them yet Odalys said with a small, amused smirk
Leaning forward, she placed a hand on the back of the seat and turned to Callum. “Callum, please take me to the Bennett Villa. Thank you”
Callum, glancing at Percival in the rearview mirror, nodded at his approval. “Understood.”
He quickly turned the car around and headed toward the Bennett Vill
