Chapter 261
Selah immediately retweeted Odalys‘ tweet, tagging her. [Hey, the store’s open! I’m the first employee!]
Francis said nothing and just retweeted: [Wishing Ms. Stone prosperity, I’m Employee No. 2.]
Freya, in a hurry, grabbed her phone and quickly joined in: [Ms. Stone, I’m Employee No. 3!]
As soon as they posted their tweets, the entire internet nearly crashed.
Tens of millions of people were online waiting for Odalys‘ post. It was her first tweet, and she tagged the location of her shop. Those who had been eager to see Star readings from her flooded in instantly.
Some wanted a reading from her, some wanted to watch her fail, and many entertainment reporters were lurking around.
After the variety show, Odalys‘ popularity had surpassed that of top–tier celebrities.
“Dammit, my phone’s frozen!” Selah tapped her phone and noticed the screen was unresponsive.
Freya refreshed her feed and whispered, “My tweet hit a million likes in a minute.”
“Let me check.” Francis leaned over.
At that moment, Stellan jumped into the fray, posting his own tweet: [Hey, that’s great. I’ve already had Ms. Stone’s Star readings. She saved my whole family.]
With the fans from the group and Odalys‘ popularity, the posts skyrocketed.
Their tweets all broke a million likes, while Odalys‘ tweet completely crashed the platform. Comments hit ten million, likes exceeded a hundred million, and shares also surpassed a hundred million.
Odalys turned and opened the door to the store, only to find a hidden world inside.
The pitch–black shop illuminated as the lights flicked on, and it felt like walking into a forest. As they stepped into the living room, they saw a hundred–year–old tree on the left, its branches and leaves sprawling out, with a faint sound of running water in the background.
They followed the sound, and a forest appeared before them. Continuing through the trees, the blinding sunlight poured down onto the land, revealing a vast plain ahead.
In the distance, snow–capped mountains loomed, sending a chill through the air.
And all the scenery kept shifting as if it were real, within arm’s reach. It wasn’t just a lighting effect.
“Oh my god, I thought it would be a simple store, but this is… amazing!” Selah exclaimed, stunned.
The others were equally shocked. Stellan arrived just in time, saw them entering, and quickly followed them in.
“Odalys, is all of this real? I actually felt a drop of water,” Stellan whispered, amazed.
Odalys stepped further in, and both sides of the shop had long benches. The air was thick with the fragrance of flowers, making it feel like stepping into nature.
“Sort of,” she said softly. “You could say it’s magic. I use my mind to draw it into the talisman and project it here. It’s both real and fake. And there’s one advantage. If anyone tries to cause trouble here, they’ll get hit by a backlash.”
Just as she finished speaking, a commotion came from outside.
Freya turned to look, noticing a line of luxury cars parked outside, with even some people riding bicycles, blocking the area in front of the store. “Everyone, get in line, the leader of the group immediately ordered.
They were all out of breath, and when they saw the humble store, they were a little surprised. But once they reached the door and saw the magical scene inside, they were taken aback..
“My god, how many people are there? The police have even arrived.” Freya rubbed her eyes in disbelief.
Stellan stood there, exchanging a look with Francis.
They were both celebrities, used to crowded fan events, but even they were stunned by the sight before them.
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“Odalys! Odalys!” Fans outside were even chanting her name.
News of how Odalys had treated her fans to meals and helped them spread in the industry. Some came for Star readings, and others came to
deliver flowers.
“Fans, come this way! If you want Star readings, head over here!” Selah quickly stepped forward to guide them.
Originally, the sun was blazing outside, but those waiting in line felt no heat. It was even a bit cool. Standing there, their hearts calmed down inexplicably. Some even started crying when they saw Odalys.
“Today, I’m offering three free Star readings, but only for ten people. The fee for the readings is up to you. Pay whatever you want,” Odalys said softly.
As soon as she finished speaking, the room went completely silent.
Many people had guessed that her Star readings could cost millions of dollars, and some had even offered over 30 million dollars, yet they hadn’t expected her to give them such freedom in paying.
“This is basically free? Now I’m starting to worry… Will it even be accurate?” someone whispered nervously.
The woman at the front of the line, Cordelia Blythe, saw Odalys on the verge of tears from excitement. Without hesitation, she rushed up to her, bowed, and said in a choked voice, “Ms. Stone, my daughter has been missing for several days.”
“Please, help me… Can you find her?” she asked, barely holding back sobs.
She had been the fastest to run up, hoping to save her daughter’s life.
“Come inside,” Odalys said softly.
As soon as Cordelia stepped in, the wind that greeted her seemed to sweep away all her anxiety, even making her forget to cry. Odalys motioned for her to sit down.
On the table, there was a stack of red paper. Odalys picked up a pen and said, “Tell me your daughter’s birthdate.”
Cordelia quickly provided the information, and Odalys froze, her fingers stiffening as she looked up in shock, unable to believe it. “Are you sure?” “Yes,” Cordelia whispered, her voice quivering.
Odalys furrowed her brow even more deeply and asked, “Have you reported it to the police?”
“Yes, but they haven’t found her yet. I don’t know what to do anymore. Please, help me save my daughter,” Cordelia replied, almost bowing again. Freya, seeing this, quickly stepped forward and stopped her.
“Enough. Get to the point. Crying won’t help anyone.” Freya reminded her.
Cordelia sat up straight and locked her gaze on Odalys, her eyes full of hope.
“Give me the phone number of the officer you’ve been in contact with,” Odalys said.
Cordelia hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly pulled out her phone and brought up the number.
“Call her,” Odalys instructed.
Cordelia was visibly shaken, her fingers trembling as she dialed the number. After only a few seconds, the line clicked, and the officer answered. “Mrs. Blythe, don’t worry. We’ll notify you as soon as we have any updates,” the officer said.
“Officer, listen to me. The girl is in immediate danger. You need to go to Zurian Road, number 23, right now, or she’ll be moved out of the country and smuggled by sea,” Odalys said urgently.
“What do you mean? Who are you?” The officer’s tone grew wary as Odalys gave the exact address.
Holding the pen firmly, Odalys said seriously, “I’m Odalys Stone. Whether you believe me or not, get your team out there immediately. You’ve got ten minutes, and after that, you might never catch her again.”
“I’m going too,” Cordelia said, standing up in a rush.
Odalys pressed her back down, shaking her head. “Stay here. Don’t go anywhere. They’re watching you now. If you move, they might kill your daughter.
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“What?” Cordelia was shocked.
Turning to Francis and Stellan, Odalys quickly gave them instructions. Both of them looked startled but immediately turned and headed for the door.
The people in the line were all straining to hear Odalys‘ words. Some were curious to see if she was truly that powerful, while others were eager to get their own Star readings.
“Catch him!” Stellan shouted angrily.
