Chapter 249
And now, Percival sat in the car, as if he had never set foot inside the Bennett Villa
“Finished?” Odalys‘ eyes lingered on him, watching him as he slowly opened his eyes, his deep gaze sweeping over her. He reached out and gripped her wrist, helping her into the car beside him.
Odalys settled in next to him, her smile still playing at the corners of her lips.
“Feeling good!” Percival raised an eyebrow.
The smile in her eyes deepened as Percival’s lips tightened, and he finally asked. “You didn’t… do something to them, did you?”
“A little trick here and there. I tapped into what Sophia and Hannah both desire most deep down. Those two are masters of playing pretend, so I decided to drag those dirty thoughts out into the light, Odalys murmured softly.
Percival frowned slightly at her words. After a pause, he asked in a low voice, “You want them to fight each other?”
“Exactly” Odalys nodded, her eyes lifting to the direction of the Bennett Villa
The atmosphere around it had changed–heavy, suffocating, almost as if the very roof was about to collapse under the weight of dark energy.
& That thick, wicked Jura. all she needed was a little nudge, and they would be tearing each other apart for quite some time.
“I left the Bennen Villa not long ago, and it was just eerie, but coming back today. I find the wicked energy is suffocating. It’s a presence I recognize
-the very same energy that was siphoned from the Stewart family.”
She paused for a moment, letting the tension build before continuing. “It means when we blew up that old tailor’s grandson’s grave, we broke the Stewart family’s wicked energy. What’s worse, the fragmented energy from the Stewart family is now gathering here.
“That means the clothes they made passed through the Bennett family’s hands. And when the Stewart family was the Bennen family benefited from it.”
overwhelmed by wicked energy.
“Check if the Bennett family has started turning things around since your father’s incident, Odalys added in a low (UETTUE.
Callum, sitting at the driver’s seat, immediately grabbed his iPad and started searching. A few moments later, he exhaled sharply. “It’s true. After Mr. Stewarts incident, the Benner family’s variety show–the one they had been pushing–blew up.”
Percival’s eyes darkened dangerously. He lifted his gaze towards the Bennett Villa, bloodlust flashing across his face like a storm brewing,
“The Benner family couldn’t possibly be the mastermind,” Percival said, his voice low and thick. They’re probably pawns, just like that tailor. Used by someone else to strike at the Stewart family. Even if the Stewart family catches on, they won’t be able to trace the true culprit.”
“It means that, after we blew up that grave and the Stewart family’s wicked energy broke apart, it converged here. Does this mean the Bennett family is about to face the same suffering the Stewart family once endured?” Percival suppressed his fury, trying to get his thoughts straight Odalys reached for her coffee and took a small sip, unfazed.
“Exactly. That’s why the Bennett family is in for even worse
se luck now. And I just purposely injured Henry’s hand–his blood flew into the air, mixing with the wicked energY
“Even if someone tries to reverse this, to bring the energy back to the Stewart family, it will backfire. Now that the wicked energy has absorbed Henry’s blood, it’s fused with the Bennett family. Unless they’re powerful enough, they won’t be able to break this.”
“Everything I’ve done is carefully calculated,” Odalys said, her voice soft but resolute.
Percival raised an eyebrow. “The Hennett family has been in contact with Oliver, trying to take the emerald pendant from you. If they find out their luck is bring affected, they’ll likely hurry to deal with you. You’re walking into the storm, Odalys.”
Odalys shrugged, her expression indifferent. “Oliver is no match for me. If he tries to deal with ine, he’ll be courting death”
She paused for a moment, her voice dropping lower. “I led the police to that villa today. They’ll probably dig into it and find something soon. Anyone comunected to that place will start to panic”
“Let’s see if anyone gris desperate enough to turn to people who can read energy belds or practice magic. S
Some might even come looking for me!
Percival nodded in agreement. “I’ve already stationed people at that villa. As for the families on the list, our people are keeping an eye on thein too. We’ll see if anyone makes a move against them–or if they retaliate against others.
Everything was in his control. If he moved, it would shift everything
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Chapter 249
Odalys, Percival spoke her name. his voice deep and serious. She turned to face him, raising an eyebrow, her voice dropping as she added, “I’m glad i didut make a move on you. Otherwise, I’m sure you could kill me with a snap of your fingers.
Her words hung in the air for a moment before Percival reached out, gently tilting her chin upwards to meet his gaze,
The tension between them thickened. The air in the car seemed to freeze as their eyes locked. The beat of their hearts echoed in the stillness, and Odalys found her reflection in the depth of his eyes.
“Afraid of me!” Percival’s voice was low, almost a growl.
Odalys quickly turned her head, as though the tension was too much to bear. She grabbed her coffee and took a sip, trying to shake off the feeling. Her fingers brushed against his chest, and she smirked. “Your heart’s beating a little too fast. You should get that checked. Could be heart disease.”
Percival fell silent, his lips pressing into a thin line. He shifted his focus outside the ear, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the armrest.
As the car sped towards the Stewart Villa, Callum occasionally glanced in the rearview mirror. He noticed Odalys picking at something, while Percival frowned, before reluctantly reaching out to peel a few nuts for her.
Suddenly, her phone buzzed. Percival glanced at the screen. It was a call from the Stewart family. He answered it quickly.
Before he could speak, Evander’s voice rushed through the line, urgent and concerned. “Percival, how’s it going? Have you picked up Odalys? Dorian said you two haven’t come back for dinner.”
“Odalys is still growing. Evander. Make sure she’s eating on time, don’t let her starve.” Evander’s voice was sharp, almost as if accusing Percival of neglect.
Percival sighed, rubbing his temples. “Grandfather, we’re handling something, but we’re on our way home now. Dorian’s already prepared dinner. We’ll eat as soon as we get back.”
“Evander.” As Odalys heard his voice on the other end of the call, she leaned in eagerly, her tone softening unconsciously.
Hearing her voice melted Evander’s heart instantly.
Tm here, I’m right here. Don’t worry. If that guy dares to let you go hungry, I’ll make sure he regrets it, Evander said seriously, his protective nature evident
Odalys leaned in, her voice soft but teasing. “I was just out with him at the Bennett family. He was covering for me.
“To the Bennett family?” Evander’s voice instantly grew tense. “What happened? Did they cause trouble?”
Odalys couldn’t help but stifle a laugh at his concern.
She was trying hard to keep a straight face, feeling the weight of her words, yet wanting to laugh all the same.
