Chapter 497
Odalys nodded
“She sipped the coffee Dorian had made. She said, “Yes, Lockfang is from that stillborn child. If he doesn’t get rid of it, it will
I just keep growing on
She continued. “This child, having died prematurely, doesn’t understand human emotions or morality. It acts purely out of self–interest, which is why it continuously drains Oliver’s life forceTM
“Over time, as it absorbs his energy, the Lockfang will grow larger on his face. Once his face can no longer sustain its growth.” She paused, her tone heavy. “It will try to invade his body entirely, seeking to take over”
Clarence drew a sharp breath, his scalp tingling with unease. “Are you saying it could replace him?”
Odalyse picked up a sheet of paper and began sketching, speaking as she worked. “Exactly. Think of it as the moon waxes and wanes, and people experience joy and sorrow. Everything follows a certain rhythm
She explained. “People and their shadows exist in harmony, one is the person, the other their reflection. But if someone were to summon their shadow, and that shadow developed malevolent intent, it might try to reverse the roles, turning the person into the shadow and taking their place” “Her explanation left them all stunned.
“So. Lockfang is effectively merging with Oliver. To remove it, he needs a source of powerful energy to force it out, she continued.
-Oliver must have realized that the necklace I gave to Hannah is imbued with such energy. If he gets his hands on it, he could use it to remove the Lockfang.
She added, “He could also absorb its power, strengthening himself and using it to harm me in return. He wants me out of the way so he can secure his position in Crownridge
Hearing that Oliver intended to eliminate Odalyse. Evander’s fury erupted.
“If he’s that dangerous, let’s just kill him now,” he declared, rising to his feet with the intent to act immediately. His decisive nature left no room for besitation
Seeing his urgency, Odalyse quickly stood and intercepted him. “Evander, we can’t kill him ye
Odalys said, “Oliver recently met with the tailor in the courtyard house in the small alley. That same tailor is now hiding in Bennett Villa. My plan is to lure Oliver there and make them meet.”
She continued, “I’ll use their interaction to uncover the truth about what happened to the Stewart family all those years ago. Someone has been erasing every trace of their involvement, staying hidden in the shadows. This is our chance to draw them out.
She added, “I also like to use Oliver to disrupt Bennett Villa, make Hannah and Windsor turn against each other, and force their hand
“I want to see who encouraged them to abandon me and send Sophia to the Bennett family back then,” Odalys said.
Everything seemed far–fetched, but every step was under her control
“She was leading everyone into her web, ensuring they revealed the secrets themselves.
Evander sank into thought upon hearing this.
“Someone wanted the Bennett family to abandon you, leaving you to freeze ou a snowy night while bringing Sophia into their the Bennett family have that others would go to such lengths to obtain?” Evander murmured.
It felt like something was missing, something he could almost grasp but not quite
home. What does
Oddy’s replied, “Someone has been constantly enhancing Sophia’s atira. After I broke the formation of the person who was doing it before, he suffered backlash and died tragically in that villa in the suburbs.”
She added, “That villa has been scaled off by the police. They could only move. The alley temporary hideout.
ley where Oliver is
Oliver had his accident yesterday should be their
there, and the police have sealed off the place. So.
“They need people’s prayers, but now after Zachery made a scene there, no one dares to go th
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“Legically, Oliver should be the one supporting Sophis, but something doesn’t add up. I can’t shake the feeling that there’s someone else behind all this,” Oxdalose admitted, a trace of frustration in her voice.
It was as if the true mastermind was a magician, always slipping away just as she thought she had caught them.
“Odalyse, don’t rush: The more anxious you are, the easier it is for others to lead you by the nose,” Evander said, his heart aching at the sight of her insubled expression.
That’s right, Odalys. Don’t worry. We old folks can help you” Brandon was eager to try.
For a moment, it felt
it felt like an opportunity to prove their worth had landed right in their lips.
Despite their age, their network and resources were still formidable. They might not be able to handle everything, but scheming in the background was well within their expertise.
“Alright, thank you,” Odalyse replied with a lighthearted smile.
Watching the three elderly men senle back onto the sofa and engage in a spirited discussion, she noticed Evander picking up his phone to rally his old friends
em focus on their tasks. She decided not to disturb them any further. She picked up her car keys, and quietly
Odalys sipped her coffee, watching them f made her way outside
As she got into the car, the ring g in her backpack emitted a wave heat
“Ouch” She felt the intense heat and quickly grabbed her canvas bag to open it
Putting the ring on her finger and feeling its warmth, she gently stroked it and said, “Okay, I understand. Don’t worry, I’ll be right there.”
This ring had been gifted to her by a young general during a ritual at Film Capital. Though he had passed on, some parts of his soul stubbornly lingered within the ring
“Don’t worry. I’ll avenge you soon. After I’ve taken care of things, I trassuringly
reunite your souls and let you be a normal person again.” Odalys whispered.
Then, t
the scorching heat from the ring vanished, as if nothing
g had happ
The culprit was a snake, now coded tightly around her dashboard before seuling on the passenger seat. “The snake raised its head slowly, flicking its i
Odalys rubbed her wrist and stared back a
happened.
Just as she was about to start the car, something darted through the open window, slapping onto her wrist. “Quch” she muttered, lowering her head.
She saw something lying on her wrist, leaving a red welt on her skin.
r wrist. It slithered to the steering wheel, wrapped around it, and then leaped onto the
tongue as it locked eyes with her.
“You’re this desperate to find me? Odalys asked, reaching out to in
if offended
ake’s head in annoyance. The snake snorted and turned away from her
Odalys was dumbfounded, never expecting the snake to give her the cold shoulder.
“Are your madt Islidn’t mean to ignore you. Thank you for going to the hotel the night before yesterday to warn Francis and the others” Odalys said
Only after hearing her thank you did the little stake slowly turn je hrad to look at her.
