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When Odalys fell Percival’s gaze on her, Freya quietly stood up and made her way to the floor–to–ceiling windows. She sat cross–legged, staring out men the night.
Odalys couldn’t help but feel amused. She couldn’t hold it in and chuckled sofily,
Seeing the smile on her face, Percival’s thin lips moved, and he asked in a deep voice, “Is everything taken care of?”
“Hub!” Odalys was caught off guard.
Noticing him glance at his wristwatch, he pointed it out and said, “It’s almost midnight. Should we head back?”
Freya company while she sleeps. She was frightened, and I’m sure she won’t be able to sleep alone.” Odalys quickly
“I’m staying here tonight to keep Fi explained.
Freya nodded in agreement.
Percival hadn’t expected her to stay. He had come to pick her up, but he couldn’t directly say that. Seeing that she clearly didn’t want to leave, he sighed inwardly.
*Alright, if anything.com
comes up, just call,” Percival said as he stood up
He walked toward the door, and Odalys followed him. Just as she was about to close the door, she saw him turn around and come back.
“Something else?” Odalys asked, puzzled.
Percival
gave her a lazy look and waved his hand. “Get some rest.
“Okay,” Odalys replied, then slammed the door shat
After standing outside for a moment, Percival finally made his way toward the elevator
As he was heading downstairs, Orson luid just driven back. Upon seeing Percival alone, he asked in confusion, “Hey, where’s Odalys! She didn’t come back with you?”
The moment Orson spoke, he could feel an icy chill radiating from Percival. It was clear Percival wasn’t pleased.
“Hey. I’ll take you home then, Orson said, grinning
It was obvious that Percival was very concerned about Odalys, but she was still just a young girl, not someone he had any romantic intentions
toward
“Don’t worry, I had people look into it and keep watch. If there’s any clue, we’ll catch them immediately, Orson assured him.
Percival didn’t respond, and the car was enveloped in an eerie silence.
That night, at the Bennett Villa, Henry and Hannah had just returned from the hospital
They were both awake when they found Caspian and Atlas sitting in the living room, having not gone to the hospital
“Aren’t you two going to the hospital to bring food to Sophia!” Hannah asked
Henry, feeling furious, didn’t even mention Sophia. At this point, he was ready to let her fend for herself and didn’t want to deal with her anymore.
“No. The hospital said she was discharged, but no one knows where she went Her phone’s off.” Atlas scratched his head.
He looked perity worn out. In the past, he’d always been very particular about his appearance, from his hair to his clothes, but now, he looked disheveled, with his collar not even straightened.
“Discharged?” Hannal thought for a moment.
They couldn’t just give up on Sophia yet. Even if she was in bad standing, a scandal still gave her some
some attention.
Before Hannah could say more, the sound of a car pulling up outside caught their attention.
They turned toward the door, and a tall figure walked in. Dressed in a suit and exuding the demeanor of a bodyguard, he was holding Sophia by the
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am and roughly tossed her inside.
“Sophia” Adas gaped in shock.
He watched as the man threw Sophia to the ground, her forehead hitting the floor with a thud. Her face was bruised, and it was clear she had beer struck. There were even visible handprints on her cheek.
“Boss sent me to inform the Berment family that you should keep a closer eye on this adopted daughter of yours. Don’t let her go around causing trouble, the bodyguard said coldly.
“In the middle of the night, dressing like this? Trying to seduce Mr. Stewart! Even thinking of stripping in public? What kind of behavior is that!
“Stop letting her embarrass herself. Tell them that anything that likes to seduce men is disgusting” the bodyguard spat as he sneered at the scene.
The members of the Bennett family instantly last color in their faces.
Sophia had just caused a stir in the morning, and now she was going to serluce someone at night.
“Wan, what nonsense are you talking about? Sophia was at the hospital today. How could she be trying to seduce a man? And who is this your boss you’re talking about?” Atlas, not willing to back down, immediately stood up
This involved the reputation of the Bennett family. He couldn’t just ignore it. The rest of the family kept silent. They couldn’t just let this slide without asking questions.
What if it’s all a misunderstanding! They couldn’t afford to take such an unjust hit, he wondered.
“Our Boss is the head of the Lark Group, Orson. Sophia has been working with the illegitimate son of the Lark family, Finnian. They’ve been secretly tracking Onson, trying to find a way to seduce him.
“Not only that, but they also planned to seduce Orson and, with Finnian’s help, take over the Lark Group, murder the rest of the Lark family, and use their resources to help the Bennett Group rise again
“The Bennett family sure has a lot of nerve, targeting the Lark family like this. Now Mr. Lark is furious. You’ll have to bear the consequences yourselves. The bodyguard’s one clearly showed his anger.
He was careful with his words, never once mentioning Percival. The Stewart family and the Lark family had a long–standing relationship, and the bodyguards were familiar with each other, knowing the situation in bath families
“How is this possible? Sophia, you’re so damn stupid. How dare you provoke the Lark family?” Henry was livid, nearly losing his mind.
He was still furious from the morning, and now the anger just piled up. He was seriously shout to be driven insane by Sophia Why does she always go around doing these shady things?” he wondered.
“I was thinking of the family. I don’t want to see the Bennett Group suppressed to the point of no return. If the Bennett Group falls, what will happen to the rest of the family?
“Right now, everyone in the family is injured, Henry’s hand, Mom’s leg and back, Caspian is hurt too, and even I have injuries. Treating these injuries will cost a lot of money.
wrong!
“I don’t want our family to be like rats crossing the street, with everyone looking down on us. I want the Bennett family to rise again. Is that wr Sophia cried as she spoke.
Her true intention wasn’t like that. But in front of the Bennett family members, she naturally tried to make up an excuse for herself.
Saying in this way would make them feel more guilty and less likely to hold her accountable
“Your” Henry wanted to scold her, but the words stuck in his throat anal wouldn’t come out. The others remained silent, and the bodyguard, looking at her with disdain, turped and walked away.
“Are you sure this is for the Bennett family, and not for yourself?” Caspian, clearly skeptical of her words, asked.
Ever since Caspian decided to distance himself from the Bennett family’s matters, his mind had become much clearer.
no matter how hard he tried, beid
It felt like everyone had their own agendas, looking for opportunities to climb the ranks, and only he knew that no never be able to make it
As long as dalys didn’t budge, the Stewart family would continue to hound them.
Even if they managed to ally with the Lark family, it wouldn’t matter. The Lark family was reliant on the Stewart family. Despite their outward connection as old friends, the Lark family still had to look to the Stewart fandy for approval
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“Don’t forget. It’s the Stewart family that wants our heads because of the trouble we caused with Odalys. Yet, instead of trying to please the Stewart family, you’re aiming for the Lark family!
“With this, I can’t help but wonder if you’re just trying to marry into a rich family, get out of the Bennett family, and let us whatever mess you make.” Caspian said with startling clarity.
tus take the blame for
Each of his words struck right at the heart of Sophia’s intentions, and she panicked, feeling like Caspian could see through her.
