Chapter 144
“Odalys placed her fingers gently on his wrist to check, then slowly slid them over, examining his hand. After a moment, she spoke. “This injury… it’s probably been around ten years.””
Your finger was broken once, and since it wasn’t treated, it healed improperly,” Odalys said quietly.
“She lightly tapped the finger that had once been broken, and the elderly man tensed up. His usually calm and indifferent expression shifted slightly, revealing a flicker of something che in his eyes,
It’s getting late. I should sleep now.” Brandon said, retracting his hand. “If you’re done, please leave.””
“Odalys smiled faintly, then turned to leave. But as she was about to step away, she seemed to remember something.
“She glanced back at him thoughtfully, then said, “If you want your finger fixed, 1 can reset it for you. After breaking your fingers again and reconnecting them they will heal, though slower than it would for a younger person.
**Your tendon can still be reattached,” she added, then turned and walked
away.
“Brandon sat there, stunned by her words, watching her leave with the others. His eyes became distant and deep, lost in thought
“As the gate to the courtyard closed. Odalys voice reached him once more. “I’m staying at the production team’s house at the edge of the village. Im Odalys Stone. I’ll be here for five more days. So, if you want to treat your hand, come find me.”
“As soon as she finished speaking, the gate slowly closed, blocking her from view, Brandon remained seated, staring after her. A strange seemed to rise in his eyes as he whispered. “Who exactly is she?”
***Is it a coincidence, or he murmured to himself.
emotion
“He remembered her saying that her method could heal his injury and that she knew exactly what had happened to him. His fingers trembled slightly.
“Her words about leaving in five days echoed in his ears, and suddenly, Brandon struggled to sit up from the lounge chair, his steps unsteady
“It seemed as though he wanted to follow her, but after taking a few steps, he stopped and glanced back thoughtfully at the room.
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*Standing there in the dark, he remained frozen, staring into the pitch–black night. His expression shifted from excitement to despair and then settled into a vacant, emotionless stare. He stood like that until his figure drowned into the night
“Meanwhile, Freya jogged ahead before turning around to walk backward, glancing at Odalys.
“I heard the production team’s equipment suddenly broke down. I wonder if we’ll be able to continue the live broadcast tomorrow. If the machines are down, we’ll probably have to leave early and won’t stay here for the full five days,”” Freya said in a low voice.
“Odalys chuckled softly. “The machines aren’t broken. They’ll probably be fine by tomorrow.”
“Really! You can tell that just by looking! Freya’s eyes lit up. She looked at Odalys with admiration, almost rushing to give Odalys a hug.
“Odalys smiled without responding. In reality, when everyone first entered the courtyard, she had already drawn a talisman and discreetly placed it
on the carema’s screen.
see or hear anything. When the production team returned to check, they
“Unnoticed, the screen went black, and the live broadcast viewers couldn’t se wouldn’t find any issues with the equipment.
“An hour later, the talisman would vanish on its own. So, there was no way they would find any malfunction with the machines. Odalys had made sure no one could learn what had really happened inside the courtyard,
“If Brandon really was connected to the Stewart family, and he was the one collaborating on custom clothing for them, there were definitely secrets that needed to stay hidden, secrets that no one else should uncover.
“With this thought, Odalys smiled faintly. “Are you tired
“Oh, I’m really exhausted. My back is killing me. I just want to lie down now” Selah complained, rubbing her back.
“Stellan gave Odalys a thoughtful look but said nothing.
***Alright, let’s head back to rest. We’ll try to wake up early tomorrow” Odalys said quietly. The group walked briskly back, humming a tune from
time to time.
“When they returned to their quarters, they sensed a tense atmosphere coming from Group A. Finnian and Francis sat by the door, not saying a
word.
“Adas leaned against the wall, scanning the room, a and Sophia was the only one missing-
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***What are you staring at?” Atlas snapped, his eyes locking onto Odalys as he felt their gazes on him.
“He was arrogant and easily offended, unable to handle feeling wronged. Today, Odalys slapped him twice and then completely ignored him, which
made him feel suffocated
He just couldn’t figure out why she had changed like
e this. Odalys used to be nothing like this.
“You’re so full of yourself.” Freya retorted, unable to hold back from firing back at Atlas.
“Freya grabbed Odalys and began walking back toward the room. As they entered, the door slammed shut with a loud bang, causing Atlas to tremble with rage, his hands shaking in anger.
“Atlas clenched his teeth and muttered to himself, “They must be doing this on purpose, right? Group B is trying to push us down. We have to beat them tomorrow.
“However, Francis and Finnian didn’t respond to him. They just stood silently, looking out at the night. Then, without a word, they turned and headed toward the room.
“Hey! Why aren’t you saying anything You’re just going to watch as Group B steps all over us?” Atlas growled, his frustration mounting.
“He had expected them to stand by him, but instead, they turned their backs and walked away.
“Atlas quickly followed them, but Francis spun around, giving him a dismissive look. “Mr. Bennett, the way you talk, it sounds like you’re trying to rally a bunch of people to your side.
“Instead of preaching to us, why don’t you go talk to Sophia! Maybe you should tell her to stop causing trouble and stop dragging us down.
“We’ve been getting so much criticism because of her. If she ends up getting us all in trouble, we’re all going down with her.
***Self–awareness is important. Group B handles their own business without bothering us. What right do you have to accuse them of doing this on purpose?
***We could’ve worked hard together and beaten them, but what have you done? What has Sophia done! All you’ve done is blame others, but what have you actually done!**
“And let’s not forget, you two were the ones who caused that mess. Since you’re so fond of making trouble, then I really don’t want to be associated with you. Francis spoke coldly, his voice full of disdain
“Francis had never liked Atlas, not understanding why Adas was so blind to what was happening.
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You Allas was at a loss for words,
ds, his fac
himself back from lashing out.
face burning with embarrassment. He stood there, grinding his teeth in frustration, barely holding
same way. If Sophia hadn’t tampered with my coffee, making me feverish and
“Finnian spoke quietly, his tone decisive. “Francis is right. I feel the sam dehrious, I wouldn’t have been tricked into causing that mess
Luckily, nothing happened to Group B. If something had gone wrong. I would’ve been the one responsible. They’re being generous by not holding me accountable. If you think Sophia is in the right, then we won’t be associating with either of you”
“Finnian immediately distanced himself from Atlas and even tried to find a way to make things right with Odalys. But he felt powerless, his heart heavy with guilt and frustration,
“Have you all been enchanted by Odalys or something” Atlas couldn’t believe it. The words spilled out before he could stop them
