Chapter 228
“When the incident happened earlier. Rafael pointed directly at your house for a moment. That was when you should have been threatening him from the shadows. And when I set up the formation at his place that day, you made your move as well
“If Francis hadn’t mentioned it to me, telling me that the stone wasn’t where Ed left it, I probably wouldn’t have suspected you at all. Odalys spoke coldly, her voice sharp.
So, they finally started telling the truth, but it was mixed with half–truths and lies.
“When I came to the village. I caught the scent of your house, which was similar to the smell of the clothes in the Stewart family’s pond. That means that piece of clothing belonged to your grandson.”
the old man like a
“Your grandson is dead, and you altered his clothes before sending them to Percival’s father, Odalys said, her words striking th hummer.
The old man shuddered as his body trembled, staring at her as if he could bore a hole through her with his gaze.
“If you hada meddled with things you shouldn’t have, maybe none of this would have happened, and I wouldn’t have suspected you,” Odalys added.
you came back twice as strong
“Your things, they completely counteract the medicine I gave you. So just now, the illness I healed in yo
“I don’t know what you’re talking about, the old man growled, stubborn to the end.
Odalys didn’t respond to him but turned to Callum. “Grab the shovel. We’re going to dig up his family’s tomb.”
“Understood.” Callum said, turning immediately to get a shovel.
Hearing the words “dig up the tomb,” the old man was taken aback. He scrambled to his feet, but his hand, still weakened from earlier, trembled uselessly as he tried to point at her.
“You dare…” he spat, glaring at Odalys.
Odalys took a step forward, standing face to face with him. Her eyes flashed with cold fury as she locked her gaze with his. “You dared to use your dead family’s clothes to harm others. What makes you think I’d be afraid to do anything?”
ie retribution looks like today,” Odalys’s voice was laced with
“I’ve warned you about karma. Did you think I was joking? Let me show you
The
Venom.
With that, she turned and walked out. The old man, stumbling in his desperation, tried to stop her, but with several men by her side, they swiftly located the tomb.
Before he could stop them, they had already begun to d
dig
“Stop! No!” the old man cried, rushing forward, only to watch in horror as Odalys threw a talisman into the grave, causing a burst of flames. The tomb exploded, shattering the coffin, and everything inside turned to dust.
The old man’s eyes rolled back, and he nearly fainted from disbelief. He couldn’t fathom how Odalys could be so ruthless.
“Now that the tomb is destroyed, the wicked energy in the Stewart family’s pond will dissipate. All the things they buried to lay the groundwork for your father’s plans are now useless,” Odalys murmured.
Percival, standing behind her, felt something shift within him.
As the explosion rocked the ground, he felt a strange lightness, as though something oppressive had been lifted. It was an odd sensation, but undeniably freeung-
“Damn, so this man killed his wife, daughter–in–law, and grandson. Then he tried to use his grandson’s wicked energy to harm the Stewart family. didn’t he?” Orson finally pieced it together
No wonder Odalys and Percival had insisted on returning here.
“But why did his son get poisoned? Why were his tendons severed!” Callum was still confused.
If they were the ones behind all this, then what about these other things?
“His son got poisoned simply from long–term exposure to those toxic dyes, Odalys e severed them”
explained coldly. “As for his tendons, Rafael is the one who
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Chapter 228
“They’re both pawns for someone else,” she continued, her gaze narrowing. “But when it comes to the Stewart family, he certainly had his e motives. The power and influence of the Stewart family tempted him, so he let his personal desires bleed into his dealings with them.”
“The clothes his grandson wore after death, soaked in the family’s wicked energy–once his plans succeeded, their descendants would be blessed with the Stewart family’s fortune.
This is the so–called ‘stolen fortune: They were attempting to steal the Stewart family’s hick, and once that happened, their descendants would to power, Odalys added.
Callum still didn’t fully understand
“But that doesn’t mean he should kill his own family, right?” he asked, baffled.
Percival shot him a sharp look, as if he couldn’t believe the question. Callum felt a chill down his spine and instinctively drew in a breath.
“Killing his own family ensures that the hatred and resentment are stronger. The greater the resentment, the easier it is to harm others while benefiting oneself Percival explained succinctly.
rise
Odalys gave him an approving glance. “Exactly. The heavier the resentiment, the easier it is to use that power to destroy others while boosting your own family”
“Too bad he didn’t know how to use it properly. Rafael and he must be at odds two families destroying each other. In the end, they both lose everything she added, shaking her head lightly
came out.
The old man’s lips moved, but no words came
“So, the ones who hurt the Stewart family were them?” Orson’s handsome face twisted with rage.
Odalys glanced back at the destroyed tomb, her footsteps steady as she turned to leave. “They were just pawns in someone else’s game. And the ones using them also had their own agenda, slipping in some personal gain while carrying out their tasks
Percival followed her closely, and as he did, the unsettling pressure in his chest finally vanished.
“Odalys,” Percival called softly.
She didn’t turn to him but answered, “What is it?”
“Earlier, when we were near here, I felt the poison churning inside me. But now, that sensation has completely gone. Why is that?” he asked.
She didn’t even glance at him but explained as she walked, “The poison in you is similar to what we dug up just now, but yours has been altered.”
*You sensed something familiar, so your body reacted. I sealed it with the talisman, which suppressed it, Odalys explained, her tone neutral.
suddenly swept by
As they walked, a gust of wind
Out of nowhere, a giant snake slithered toward them at breakneck speed. Percival’s tall frame quickly stepped in front of Odalys, shielding her from the oncoming creature
“I’m leaving Odalys said, glancing back over her shoulder at the massive serpent.
The snake paused in its tracks, staring at her for a moment, as if understanding her words.
*T’ll make sure to avenge you, Odalys promised softly.
Η
The snake, after hearing her, suddenly lunged toward Percival. His eyes narrowed, and just as its head was about to strike, he clenched his fist, ready for the impact.
The snake stopped abruptly, turned its head, and slithered off into the woods, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
“It was warning me. Seems like it has a soft spot for you, Percival said with a quiet laugh
The snake’s actions had been a clear warning, and though it hadn’t spoken, its intentions were obvious.
“Don’t try anything with me,” Odalys teased. “Otherwise, it’ll be coming after you next.
As they walked back, the bodyguards had arrived.
The village was under their control. The old man any leaks to the outside world
his son were bound and stuffed into a car, while the others were kept under watch to prevent
