Chapter 601
“Besides, my master was the one who had raised me all these years and even saved my life, not the Bennett family. Don’t think I don’t know why you brought me back. Your only goal was to make me a substitute bride, wasn’t it?
“From the very beginning, your moives were selfish. You brought me back hoping I’d die in Sophia’s place. When I was a child, my parents did not hesitate to abandon me so that Sophia could take my place!”
At this point, Odalys slowly turned around to fix him with an icy stare. Talready saved you from disaster when I came back to the Bennett family. If it hadn’t been for me giving that necklace to Hannah, you would’ve been done by now,
“You’ve had more than half a year of glory thanks to me, and that’s more than enough to pay back any so–called debt for bringing me into this world. I owe you nothing more Odalys scoffed
Every word she said pierced Henry’s heart like a knife.
Henry’s lips moved, but no rebuttal came out.
As conceited as Henry was, he knew Odalys was telling the truth.
He had heard Hannah mention the necklace before, even Oliver wanted to get his hands on it. Recently, he overheard a conversation between Hannah and Oliver.
They all believed that getting their hands on that necklace–no matter what it took–would secure the Bennett family’s future. They even believed that it could steal Odalys’s luck. The power within the necklace was immense, capable of accomplishing anything. Hence, Hannah still wanted Odalys dead
As much as he wished to deny it, Henry could not deny that Odalys was right to be decisive
“Mr. Bennett” At this moment, the bodyguard suddenly stepped forward.
He took out a stack of money and stuffed it into Henry’s hand, saying, “Mr. Stewart thanks you for coming to This 3 grand dollars is a thank–you gift from him.”
3 grand dollars was an amount that was neither excessive nor stingy.
Henry held the 3 grand dollars, feeling very uncomfortable.
convey the message to Mrs. Stewart,
Back in the day, he would have scoffed and thrown the money right back at her, yelling about how it was an insult. But now, he did not even have 3 grand dollars to his name. He could barely afford gas for the family car.
“Thank you,” Henry said. Ultimately, he decided to take
the money
“Clutching the thick wad of cash, Henry confirmed it totaled over 3 grand dollars.
Henry’s
fingers trembled as he clutched the stack of cash, his emotions a chaotic mess. He stared blankly at the cas
cash, lost in thought
Not long ago, Henry had reached out to an old friend, hoping to rebuild his network. This was someone who Henry had often looked after in the
But instead of lending a hand, the man had Henry thrown out and humiliated, even dousing him with cold water,
Henry had given up all hope in connections and his once–powerful network. Since losing his position as the head of the company, he could not even scrape together 30 dollars. Hence, the 3 grand dollars was a lifesaver.
Tll take the money, Henry said, his voice hourse.
He spoke in the direction of the Stewart Villa before stuffing the money into his pocket and getting into his car. He could not help but take a drag of his cigarette.
*Henry, I never expected a day would come when you’d be grateful for 3 grand dollars, he mocked himself.
His he had gone downlull since his marriage to Edic.
Not only had his reputation been ruined, but the Bennett family had also gone bankrupt.
Henry ca
carefully separated the money, a note fell out. His eyes widened and he quickly picked it up. His fingers were trembling as he unfolded it After reading it, he lit a cigarette, burned the note, started the car, and sped away.
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Inside the Stewart Villa, Percival stood with his hands behind his back, watching coldly as Henry drove away, then looked away expressionlessly.
“Mr. Stewart, I have given him the money” The bodyguard reported to him
Percival nodded slightly, and the bodyguard returned to his post.
Odalys walked with ease, casually bending down to pick a flower. She rubbed it gently between her fingers and inhaled the rich fragrance. Her mood seemed unaffected by Henry’s words.
“It seems that Windsor did come back yesterday, but unfortunately, he was reverted back to his original state by that old man from the mountai village. Now, he’s been replaced,” Odalys said to Percival.
“From her words, Percival seemed to have guessed why Henry was looking for Clalys
“Windsor asked Henry to pass on a message to you?” Percival asked.
Odalys nodded and repeated what Henry had said earlier.
“So, what he’s implying is that they abandoned you because they wanted to protect you? And had they not cast you aside and you remained in the Bennet family, you’d have died Percival frowned.
Odalys nodded.
‘Do you believe that!” Percival asked.
Odalys chuckled lightly, tossing the flower petal into the nearby pond. She watched it float gently on the surface until a goldfish rose to nibble it away:
She said. “Then they could have given me away to an orphanage or quietly sent me back to their hometown. Anywhere would have been better than abandoning me in the snow on a snowy night,
“What if I had run into bad people or human traffickers? What if some old bachelor took me home to be his wife? How could I possibly escape at such a young age?
“Moreover, I was wearing a thin, short–sleeved shirt at the time. I almost froze to death. If they wanted me to live, even if they didn’t give me away, they could have at least given me a coat, right?
“Or are you telling me that the wealthy Bennett family couldn’t even spare the money for a winter jacket? Funny how in all these years, not a single warm coat ever turned up in my closet.
“Someone who wants you to live will always find a way to protect you. But someone who wants you dead will always have excuses to justify their cruelty.
“I’m no saint, and I certainly don’t believe in those fake‘ sympathetic looks people throw your way when you’re at your lowest. Even if Windsor has regained his clarity and told Henry those things, it’s just a reminder of the past–nothing more.
“If everything he said is true, why didn’t he say it in the private room last night? Why did he wait until he relay the message?
was in danger before he told Henry to
“He has most likely realized that the current situation is not in his favor, and I might be the only one who can help him appeal to my kindness so that I will help him get rid of the thing that’s trying to replace him, so he can return to normal.
–“Simply put, he wants to
“If he’s truly back to normal, don’t you think he’ll act like Hannah? Once they realize I’m useful, they’ll exploit me. “Hannah proved that when she realized the necklace I gave her could save her life. She plotted to steal it without hesitation, even if it meant hurting me in the processTM
Odalys was no
ys was no fool. Having gone unloved for so many
ty years, her mind was more clear–headed than the average perso
“Fortunately, you’re clear–headed, Percival said.
Just now, for a moment, he was worried that Odalys had been moved by Henry.
Once she started to pity the Bennett family, it would only bring endless trouble and might even crush her.
Odalys chuckled, “Do I seem like a kind woman! Unlike you, I wouldn’t bother giving money to Henry. Besides, who knows what el money!” She raised an eyebrow.
Without waiting for Percival to say anything more, Odalys walked toward the Stewart Villa
