Chapter 245
The cat fell silent again as Percival observed her, staring out the window, lost in thought.
How about we grab something to eat before we go!” Percival cleared his throat, softening his voice as he spoke to her
Dd. os reached for a pack of biscuits beside her, tearing it open and taking a small bite. “No need,” she said with a calm tone. “Let’s settle things with the Bernei Tamuly ħrst Well eat afterward.”
she chewed the biscuit slowly, the crisp, savory flavor spreading in her mouth. As she reached for another bite, Percival handed her a cup of coffee,
(she drank two quick sips in succession.
The car finally pulled up in front of the Bennett Villa.
Til handle this: You don’t need to follow me, Odalys said as she opened the car door. As she moved to get out, Percival started to follow, but she quickly raised her hand to stop him.
Percival furrowed his brows, his voice low and husky. “You don’t want anyone to see us together!”
Though his tone was softer than usual, there was an unmistakable hint of displeasure.
int her connection with Percival, but Odalys seemed intent
Even Callum seemed confused. If it were any other woman, she’d be eager to flaunt keeping a distance.
“It’s not that,” Odalys explained, her eyes narrowing slightly. “The Bennett family has a wicked energy around them. It’s better if you stay out of
ly was shrouded in a heavy, sinister aura, almost as though it would consume them entirely
Right now, the Bennett family was
When she had left on the day of her arranged marriage, she had sensed that the malevolent energy was alreally starting to gather around them. But
ww, it had grown darker, more intense–almost too intenir
“This isn’t right, she muttered, shaking her head. “This level of darkness it’s not nor
“Wait,” Percival said quickly, grabbing her wrist as the started to step out of the car.
He held her hund firmly, not letting gu
Odalys turned to look at him in confusion. Percival, with a grave expression, passed her a file. “When you participated in that variety show, the Bennett family sent someone up the mountain, hoping to find your master. They likely wanted to kidnap him, but the terrain was unfamiliar, and their bodyguards were all wiped out
“If you go into the Bennett family now, they might not let you leave easily. And their goal isn’t just the emerald pendant you’re holding” Percival’s voice was serious, laden with concern
He had wanted to warn her last night but hadn’t–she had been exhausted. But now, seeing her headed straight for the Bennett Villa, he knew he had to speak up. Even if he stayed outside, he couldn’t guarantee that she wouldn’t be caught in their trap.
“I understand.” Odalys whispered, nodding slowly
She had barely spoken the words when Percival released her wrist, though his worry didn’t fade
As Odalys walked toward the villa, she couldn’t help but smirk internally. The Bennett family thought they could take her muster! Radiculous. They Jad no idea what they were dealing with. Her master might be old, but those bodyguards couldn’t even get hear him
The door to the Bennett Villa wasn’t even closed, and she could already hear Henry’s furious voice inside.
famn Odalys thinks just because she’s got some fare from that show, she can act like she’s untouchable! How dare the do this to your
Henry i
/ threw his coffee cup across the room, the sharp sound of it smashing against the floor echoing through the house.
Sophia sat there, her eyes swollen from crying, as she whimpered. “Forget it. She’s part of the Stewart family now. Of course, she’s going to look
down on the Bennett family.”
“She’s married into the Stewart family. Even if that old man is dying she’s sull the young mistress of the Stewart family. If she wanted to kill she could do it with rase”
“I don’t want may brothers getting angry at her because of me. I can’t even go to the hospital anymore. She’s out to
inwoder yourselves. I don’t want to drag you all into this” Sophia’s voice faltered as she spoke.
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Hannah, sitting nearby, couldn’t hide the rage in her eyes. “Does she really think we’re all dead?” she hissed. “She’s openly trying to suppress you it’s an insult to the Hennett family’s honor! Go, right now, and call her. Tell her to get back here.
Just as she finished speaking, the sound of heavy footsteps echoed from outside.
Everyone froze, turning their heads in unison.
There, standing in the doorway, was Odalys, She wore rugged work pants and black combat boots, her posture confident and fearless. Her sharp features and piercing gaze locked onto them, the cold mockery clear in her eyes.
“Well? What’s the matter? Cat got your tongues” Odalys voice was icy, every word dripping with contempt.
She stepped forward, grabbing Sophia by the arm and yanking her off the couch. “Looks like I didn’t teach you enough of a lesson. You really think you can slander people just because you’re making things up!” she sneered.
Her actions stunned everyone into silence.
- up. but she found herself unable to move. It felt like her legs were broken, her body unable to respond to her commands.
Hannah tried to get up
“Odalys, what do you think you’re doing? Let her go Hannah shouted, her voice filled with fury.
But before she could finish her sentence, Odalys slapped Sophia across the face. The crack of the impact was loud, and Sophia’s lip split open, blood trickling down her face as she was thrown to the floor.
Odalys clapped her hands, her gaze cold and commanding as she looked down at the fallen Sophia. “Well? No more words? I thought your skin was thick enough to keep talking, but now you’re silent.”
Sophia remained frozen, too stunned to respond, It was like the slap had knocked the wind out of her, and she couldn’t move or speak.
“Odalys, are you out of your mind? You can bully her outside, but here? In the house? Henry bellowed, storming toward her.
He raised his hand, ready to strike, but before he could make contact, Odalys caught his wrist in one swift movement, her eyes freez
eyes freezing as she glared at him.
Henry froze, a chill running down his spine. His eyes widened in shock.
Before he could react, Odalys grabbed a fruit knife from the coffee table and drove it straight into his palm.
A sickening scream escaped Henry’s throat as the knife pierced through his hand, pinning it to the leather sofa. Blood gushed from his wound, dripping onto the couch, staining it red,
“Ah, you!” Atlas yelped, his face pale as he watched the blood pour from Henry’s hand
The thick scent of iron flooded the room, making everyone’s stomach churn
Hannah was speechless, her eyes burning with rage as she witnessed Odalys‘ audacity. She almost couldn’t breathe from her fury..
“Odalys! You filthy bitch! You’ve severed all ties with the Bennett family, and yet you have the nerve to come back and hit us! You filthy whore, I swear I’ll kill you!” Hannah hissed, trying to lunge at her.
But her body, bruised and broken, refused to cooperate. She couldn’t even stand, let alone attack.
Henry, his hand impaled on the sofa, collapsed onto the floor, his eyes staring in disbelief at the knife embedded in his hand.
Was this a nightmare? Was Odalys really capable of doing this to him?
