Chapter 346
Brandon turned his back to them, pulling the blanket over himself to hide his emotions
Til show you something” Odalys sud.
Reluctantly, Brandon peeked out from under the blanket as she pulled out her phone. She played a video showing today’s events at the Bennett family estate. When the footage ended, the scene abruptly shifted.
The screen watched to the serne outside the police station just now. Henry had a falling out with Hannah, while Windsor returned to the country and hugged Sophia.
“Those wretched fools,” Brandon muttered, sitting up in agitation.
His face froze the moment he finished speaking. Incredulous, he looked at Odalys and Percival, who returned his gaze with cold smiles.
Brandon’s lips moved, but he said nothing.
tool for your schemes. You act like you care about him, but it’s all a ploy
Odalys said enolly. The son you keep by your side is nothing more than a to to mislead other. His life doesn’t matter to you”
She continued. “But it’s fine. I came here to tell you that I’m taking him to the Bennett family. Im sure Windsor will be thrilled to see him.”
Itrandon’s.
‘s composure shattered. He jumped up, panic flashing in his eyes
But Odalys walked away. Percival followed close behind, leaving Brandon in stunned silence.
“Odalys, come back he yelled, rushing toward her. Before he could reach her, Percival kicked him squarely in the chest. The force sent Brandon flying crashing to the ground with a loud thud.
He choked back a mouthful of blood, groaning as he struggled to
o stand.
“Your family spent centuries tailoring clothes for the elite of the capital, building a legacy. And now, that legacy is ruined in your hands,” Percival und coldly
“Did you really think that leeching off the Stewart family’s fortune would elevate your status? You’ve been nothing more than a scapegoat. “Do you think that your family y will prosper after this? You should take a look at your current situation, and the fate of your descendants. This is the reality”
“If you’re so valuable, why hasn’t anyone tried to rescue you since I captured you? What have you
you been protecting in this village all these years?”
“Do you really think that by scheming against the Stewart family, you can gain people’s trust? But
they stepped on to get there.
“Dead men have no opportunities,” he added.
Percivals piercing remarks struck Brandon’s deepest fears. He slu
never knew those in power didn’t care whose
slumped to the ground, overwhelmed by doubt and despair, questioning everything
“You really thought that by covering up for those people and letting them replace all the wealthy families, you would also be able to rise to the top after they surrend” Perraval continued
carla hatched, his mind unraveling under the weight of Percival’s words.
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by halfway neat the door, stopped and turned
sur looked at him like he Can plas “Why would we need to bluff your You’re just a discarded pawn. What p “İl you wear an optical
their plans, we wouldn’t already a taldeng Prrrival carm aget strading out
possibile value could you have** know this much. And when your son meets Windsor, things will g
get interesting, she said
Hexaudoni pendeker, Jus fare contorting with desperation “Come back! I tell you everything” he shouted.
froval didn’t souge “Trealate,” he said coldly
(İltell you whatever you want to know” Brandon pleaded, but his cries were drowned out as the door slammed shut behind them
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how did it go! Ind he talk”” Callum asked, stepping forward briskly.
Oktaly’s surf calmly. “I placed a talisman in the room earlier. We just scared him to the point of panic. He’s most likely to make a of fear and confusion. Keep an eye on the surveillance footage”
i mistake us that state
Callum quirkly stepped forward and turned on the surveillance fred
The screen displayed Brandon still in the basement, shouting desperately at the iron door. When he realized Percival and Odalys h collapsed to the floor in despair.
had left, he
“Windsor is back? His son fell out with the Bennett family! That adopted girl and Windsor. No, they can’t be together. Brandon muttered, his voice trembling
suddenly, he stopped and noticed a key lying on the ground. He picked it up, hesitated for a moment, and then used it to unlock the door. To his surpnie, the lock clicked open, and the key fell to the floor
He pushed the door open in a hurry and rushed out.
Even
as Percival and the others stood outside, he seemed oblivious to their presence. He ran past them, jumped into a Mercedes, and drove off. Callum became anxious as he watched Brandon drive away.
He asked, “Mrs. Stewart, Mr. Stewart, are we really letting him escape like that?”
car speeding away and said, “Letting him run is exactly what we want. All we need to do is follow him.”
Odalys watched the car
Callum frowned in confusion. “But he ran right past us like we were inviable. How is that possible?“
asn’t right about Brandon’s demeanor.
Something wasei i ri
Odalys explained. That’s the effect of the talisman placed. It’s also why your boss pulled back all the bodyguards. We needed to make it convincing enough for him to run away
The farther Brandon ran, the better it would be for them.
Callum fell silent, processing her words.
“Let’s go. Follow him. Percival ordered, tossing Callum the car keys.
Callum quickly got into the car and followed. Thanks to the tracker installed on the Mercedes, they could easily trace its route as it sped toward the
After weaving through the city streets, Brandon’s car took a sudden turn and headed in a different direction. Callum pressed the gas pedal to keep up. Under normal circumstances, Brandon would have noticed the tail.
However, his vision seemed completely blocked. He couldn’t see them at all
“Mrs. Stewart, this is amazing! What kind of talisman is this? Why does it seem like he can’t see us? Callum asked in surprise.
Odalys propped her chin on her hand, watching the car ahead. “Why Do you want one too! I could make you one,” she teased
Callum was suntled. He was horrified by the thought of acting foolishly, oblivious to everyone around him while they saw right through his durade. Tht would be too embarrawing
“No way” I don’t think I need it for now. This feeling is a bit like running naked. Callum yard honestly
While following the car, he realized Brandon was driving directly toward the villa.
Lerhad dug up tent
bodies in this very villa before, but they had never been able to find the murderer. And Brandon went straight there. “Tuất this the villa where Francis was almost dissected and had his organs harvested! 11 heard the police dug up ten bodies here: Callum was
