Chapter 181
Odalys was not carrying her usual backpack. She never went anywhere without it.
“I don’t know.” Atlas said, looking at Sophia with a sly glint in his eye. “How about
Sophia nodded eagerly, her eyes glinting with excitement
it I create a
ate a distraction, and you try to grab her backpack?”
“Okay,” she whispered, her fingers trembling with nerves.
She wasn’t sure if the emerald pendant Odalys carried was really that powerful, but if it was, then there might be even more bag.
more valuable things in her
The thought of changing her destiny filled her with an almost manic determination.
She couldn’t keep going on like this. No matter how much the Bennett family had fallen from grace, she would climb to the top. She’d marry into a prestigious family and live the life of a wealthy wife.
Her fingers dug into her palm, almost painfully, as she fantasized about the possibilities.
Atlas let out a low grunt of discomfort.
He looked down at her hand, which was digging into his arm with surprising force. Her fingertips had pressed into his skin, drawing blood. He frowned, uncomfortable
“Sophis,” he muttered, his voice strained,
“You’re hurting me
She blinked, surprised, and quickly pulled her hand away, looking down in confusion. Only then did she realize she had been squeezing his arm. Her face Blushed red with embarrassment.
“Sorry I just got too scared she stammered, quickly making an excuse.
Meanwhile, Francis had finished washing the dishes and turned around to head back. He caught sight of the two of them standing close, whispering
to each other.
His cold, sharp eyes narrowed as he studied them.
“Are you two in a relati
two in a relationship?” Francis asked, his tone teasing but with an edge of mockery.
His comment made them both jump apart, as if they had been caught doing something shameful,
They looked at each other, unsure of how to respond, but before they could say anything. Francis had already walked off toward his room, grabbing a change of clothes. The faint sound of him humming a tune as he entered the bathroom indicated he was in a good mood.
Finnian kicked a chair aside in frustration. His footsteps were heavy as he stormed toward the other room
burning with anger.
Without warning, he grabbed Odalys by the arm and pulled her aside. He towered over her, his gaze b “Are you interested in Francis now! Think he’s some kind of international model with connections and a good background? You think he can your Finnian’s voice was low and furious.
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You married a dying man, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it. And now, while we’re still filming, you want to get close to some Odalys, are you out of your mind? Francis is too cunning; he won’t pull you out of that family. He won’t save you,” Finnian said.
Odalys blinked at fum, stunned, before slapping his hand off her arm.
“You’re imane she muttered under her breath, brushing him off,
Finnican stood frozen, staring at her retreating figure in disbelief. “I’m de
doing this for you, and you call me insane?” he grumbled, his voice tinged
He gritted his teeth. “Fine. Do whatever you want. Let’s see how this ends up.” Unbeknownst to hi
to him, the cameraman, sitting nearby, had been quietly filming the entire scene.
The words Finnian had just spoken, his actions, everything had been broadcast live. When he turned around and saw the cameraman, his eyes
widened in shock
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The cameraman’s knowing glance made him feel uneasy,
The cameraman flicked his cigarette butt onto the ground, stepping on it before hoisting his camera and following Odalys,
“What?” Finnlan was left standing there, dumbfounded. The live stream was buzzing with comments. Fans, curious and eager to understand what had just happened flooded the chai.
[Wait, Finnian knows that Odalys married a dying man?)
[What’s the paparazzi been doing! They’ve been investigating for days, but still no clue about this dying man! Who is he?]
[What’s wrong with this guy? What made him think Odalys was interested in Francis! The two of them have barely even spoken to each other.]
So Odalys is really married? I’ve always wondered who the powerful and independent woman is married to.]
Is Group B planning something with Francis tonight? Are they taking action against that creepy person trying to sneak into their rooms?]
As the curiosity around Odalys and her past began to heat up, the viewership numbers climbed steadily.
Fans were left waiting in anticipation, but the show producers remained silent, fueling more speculation and excitement.
“Let me check your injuries. Odalys said.
After taking a shower, Odalys emerged wearing black wide–leg pants and a form–fitting black T–shirt that highlighted her tall, slender frame. Her hair tied up, she walked over to Freya and gently cupped her face.
Freya obediently turned her face to let Odalys examine the wound on her forehead, which was still wrapped in gauze,
Tl take a look too Selah called out as she jogged over, having just finished brushing her teeth.
The two of them stood anxiously as Odalys carefully unwrapped the bandage, revealing a slightly red but healing wound.
foods for the next couple of days,
“Looks good,” Odalys said with a soft smile. The wound’s healing, and it should be fine, just avoid fish and spicy f and keep it light. You shouldn’t have a scar
She quickly cleaned the wound again, applied ointment, and rebandaged it with practiced ease.
“Wow, Odalys, you’re so good at this!” Selah exclaimed, her curiosity piqued. “Have you treated people before?” Odalys chuckled softly. “When I was younger, I used to help my master take care of injured animals up in the mountains. Sometimes I even helped with births.”
Odalys’s voice was soft, almost a whisper, as she spoke. The human body isn’t all that different from animals. I started helping people with their ailments when I was 15. Before that, I mostly treated animals that got hurt in the mountains.”
She paused, almost as if lost in the memory for a moment. There weren’t many people up th
people up there. Not much interaction, she added.
Freya’s curiosity
grew. “Mountains! Weren’t you bored with no people around?”
Odalys shook her head with a small laugh. “Not at all. There was always something to do–gathering herbs, distinguishing different plants. practicing my skills. I even studied magle. My time was always packed.”
At the mention of magic, both Freya and Selali’s eyes I
“Magic? Is it difficult? Could we learn it?” Selah asked excitedly, practically bouncing on
n her feet.
Odalys smiled, a glint of amusement in her eyes. “It’s not about difficulty. Magic requires something called fate. When my parents abandoned me, iny inauter saw had a connection to magic, so he took me in?
灣
Her voice was casual, as it speaking of an ordinary event, but Freya and Selahy were quiet, both sensing the deeper story behind her words. “Why are you s
so quiet!” Odalys leased, noticing the change in their expressions. Tim not sad about it, so there’s no need for you to feel bad for me.”
