Chapter 257
“Percival is in a fr
a fragile state. If negative energy clings to him, the poison will act faster. If it weren’t for the thunderstruck wood protecting him, he probably wouldn’t have made it through the night. Odalys stated plainly.
It was the truth,
Exander’s eyes were bloodshot as he clutched Odalys hands sightly, his gray hair shimmering under the light. “Without you, Percival would be gone. You’re heaven–sent to save the Stewan family.
“Percical marrying you is the luckiest thing that’s ever happened to him”
“Thank God. Yes, I’ll go buy some flowers and pray right away, Evander said as he hurriedly
edly turned and walked off
He moved quickly, making a phone call as he went. “Send a car. I’m heading to the largest funeral home”
“Yes, now, immediately!” Evander barked into the phone, rushing downstairs in a flurry.
Inside the mom. Orson and Callum exchanged a glance. Percival, aside from his pale complexion, didn’t seem to be in any immediate danger.
“In that case, we’ll go accompany Mr. Stewart. You should rest, Orson suggested.
“Yes. Il go help 100, Callum added, turning to leave
in this was
Servants entered to clean the blood from the floor, lighting scented candles to mask the metallic smell. They worked swiftly, as though
routine for them.
Thank you for saving my life tonight, Percival said seriously, looking at Odalys.
Odalys waved a hand dismissively. “Don’t be so formal. I’m not used to it.”
She turned to leave but stopped, glancing back at the small wooden block in Percival’s hand. In a low voice, she said, “That’s a talisman drawn with my blood and magic dust”
it on you,” she added, closing the door behind her as she left.
Tit’s waterproof. You can wear it on y
Percival opened his palm, gently rubbing the small wooden piece. It still seemed to carry Odalys‘ presence.
Walling to his desk, he opened a drawer, removed the string from an old talisman, threaded it through the hole in the wood, and tied it around his
Just then, his phone vibrated. Seeing the bodyguard’s number, he quickly answered, his voice low. “Hello, what is it?”
“Mr. Stewart, we’ve dragged Ms. Simpson to her car. What should we do now? The bodyguard sounded hesitant, unsure of whether to leave her there wuttended.
After a pause. Percival replied, “Leave her be.”
“Understood” the bodyguard replied. He and his men turned and walked briskly back toward the Stewart Villa
Edie, litten and unconscious, had been left in her car. In a daze, old memories surfaced in her mind, and she struggled against them.
ar vaguely saw a figure approaching her, slow and deliberate
“Who who are your Edie murmured, struggling to
Still in her gown, Edie found it hard to move freely. She forced herself to her feet, her forehead crusted with dried blood, her face twisted and Trightening
She pried open the car door gripping it for support as she stepped out.
Edie stood barefoot on the ground, taking slow steps forward..
“Who Look closer, Odalys said, tilting her head to one side.
Standing there, the smiled at Edlie. As Elie got closer and finally saw her face, her eyes widened in shock, her pupils contracting.
“You… you’re Percival’s wife?” Edie stammered, not expecting to see Odalys here.
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Odalys strode forward, grabbing Elie by the shoulder and showing her back forcefully. Edie groaned in pain as she slammed into the car with a heavy did
Odalys stood tall, looking down at Edie’s pained expression. She reached out, lifted Edie’s chin with her fingers, and forced her to meet her gaze.
“”That’s right. It’s me.” Odalys said with a low chuckle
She gripped Edie’s chin tightly, her sharp nails digging into the delicate skin, leaving faint marks. Edie let out a muffled groan and grabbed Odalys wrist in an attempt to free herself
But before she could resist further, Odalys seized her fingers and twisted them hack forcefully
“Als Edie screamed in pain, cold sweat breaking out all over her body.
She glared at Odalys, shouting. “Do you even know who I am! I’m Percival’s mother!”
“Let me go this instant! Edie demanded, trying to leverage her position.
Odalys Laughed, a cold and dismissive sound, as she glanced at Edie with disdain. “You? You think just because you’re Percival’s mother, that entitles you to my respect!”
“You..” Edie stammered, unnerved by the cruel glint in Odalys‘ eye
For a moment, she froze, overwhelmed by a primal fear. She wants to kill me? I’m her husband’s mother This is the first time we’ve met, and not only is she not showing me any respect, but she’s also planning to kill me? she wondered.
Without warning. Odalys hand moved to Edie’s throat, her grip unrelenting as she lifted her off the ground.
“You’re close with Hannah, aren’t you?” Odalys murmured, her voice cold and menacing. “You encouraged her to abandon me when I was born, didn’t you? All those years she abused me was that your doing, too?”
Edie’s expression shifted to one of confusion as she opened her mouth to speak but no sound came out.
Odalys tightened her grip, her fingers pressing harder. Just as Edie’s breaths grew faint and her vision blurred, Odalys suddenly released her. finging her to the side.
With a dull thud, Edie crashed into the side of the Rolls–Royce, lening out a pained grunt.
Odalys brushed her hands off as if ridding herself of something vile and then turned toward Edie, landing a hard kick to her leg. Edie whimpered and tried to scramble to her feet, her hand reaching out to claw at Odalys face. Before she could make contact, Odalys caught her wrist and twisted it away effortlessly.
“I don’t even know Hannah. What nonsense are you spouting?” Edie snapped, her voice trembling with a mix of rage and fear.
Odalys shoved Edie’s hand aside and turned her back to her, walking toward the Stewart Villa without a second glance. “Edie, even if you are Percivals mother, so what she called over her shoulder.
“To mar, you’re nothing” With a derisive laugh, Odalys strode away, leaving Edie clutching her throat and trembling.
How terrifying Edie thought, watching Odalys‘ retreating figure with a growing sense of dread.
She had planned to intimidate Odalys, only to be humiliated and nearly strangled to death in return. “She’s a demon. A complete monster. “Unbelievable! What a bumpkin, no manners whatsoever!” Edie muttered through gritted teeth, her voice tinged with both fury and fear.
Odalys didn’t even pause or look back, her steps calm and composedl
Edir slumped back into her car and shakily dialed a number on her phone. Not long after, an ambulance arrived, and the paramedics helped her Imade and whisked her off to the hospital.
Meatsdule. Odalys i limbed the stairs back to the villa, her stride steady,
As she reached the landing slar spotted Percival standing there, fresh from a shower. His damp hair glistened under the lights, droplets of water shizling down his neck. He stood at the top of the stains, gazing down at her with an unreadable expression
Odalys arched an eyebrow
