Chapter 507
Edie’s crazed expression froze, her face contorted as she stared at Odalys.
“What does this have to do with a Love Spell: Odalys, explain yourself!” she demanded in a flustered tone.
But Odalys ignored her, calmly turning to walk away.
“Edie stepped forward, wanting to pursue her, but Percival moved to stand in front of Odalys, blocking Edie with a cold gaze. “You secretly manipulated things behind my back, transferring part of the Stewart family’s assets,” he said in a deep voice.
He added. “I had everything audited. The Simpson family took 3 billion dollars in cash equivalents from the Stewart family and 79 projects as well.” Percival continued.
Edie blinked, not understanding what he meant.
Percival continued, “None of this went through me, so the Stewart family does not acknowledge it. As of now, I’ve halted all 79 projects the Simpson family acquired. Within three days, every penny of profit earned from those projects must be returned to the Stewart family’s account.”
“As for the 3 billion dollars in cash, I’ve frozen the Simpson family’s accounts. From the 1.5 billion dollars remaining in those accounts, I’ve deducted what was owed. The Simpson family now owes me another 1.5 billion dollars,” Percival said matter–of–factly.
His words sent a chill down Edie’s spine. She had never expected him to pursue this matter.
“On top of that, you took over a hundred pieces of my father’s treasured antiques. By tomorrow, I want those antiques returned to Stewart Villa, intact, and delivered to my grandfather. If they aren’t returned in perfect condition…” Percival paused, his voice steady and cold.
“He said. “Then tell Quinton to prepare himself. Within three days, I will ensure the Simpson family residence disappears from Crownridge. As for the feng shui array your family relies on for prosperity, the most sinister of its kind.”
“If the wealthy families in Crownridge learn that the Simpson family’s energy field lies on the most inauspicious grounds, I won’t even need to act. They’ll destroy the Simpson family themselves,” Percival concluded calmly.
“Each of his words was like a dagger to Edie’s h
heart.
Over the years, she had siphoned a billion dollars in cash and stolen 79 projects from the Stewart family. Each project was capable of generating over 3 billion dollars.
“The Simpson family’s current standing was built on these stolen projects. Now, with Percival forcibly reclaiming the projects, all the investments the Simpson family had poured into them would go up in smoke.
“The project was halfway complete when it became impossible to withdraw funds, resulting in the loss of all investments.
“When the project went back to the Stewart family, the Simpson family’s prior investment only benefited the Stewart Group.
Such a vicious scherne shocked Edie.
“She never imagined Percival would confront her about this. His previous silence had led her to believe he wouldn’t pursue the matter, perhaps out of respect for his mother.
“Over the years, she’s grown bolder, and her projects, combined with her cash and antiques, are worth hundreds of billions of dollars! Even combining the wealth of numerous wealthy families might not reach that amount.
p of the iceberg. H
But now,
Percival was finally holding her accountable.
“To the Stewart family, this was merely the tip
“Percival, I’m your mother! What’s wrong with me using some of this money? It’s only a few hundred billion dollars! Are you seriously arguing with me about this? What about the Simpson family if you withdraw your suppon?” Edie charged forward.
“She had never been so flustered in front of Percival. She had always held herself high, convinced that he would never take action against her. But now, Percival was treating her like a stranger.
Percival said, “I don’t know what the Simpson family will do, but you shouldn’t have targeted the women of the Stewart family. You schemed against Odalys, trying to use the Bennett family to bring her down. You even tried to harm Freya. What else are you plotting“”
“If you hadn’t done those things, I might have overlooked everything. However, that is no longer possible. Percival said, his tone calm but firm.
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Chapter 507
“He could tolerate many things, except someone was trying to harm the women in his family.
“Edie retorted. “What’s the point in defending Freya? She’s only your father’s old war friend’s daughter. And Odalys? Your marriage was nothing more than a contract. Now that you’re alive, what use is she to you!”
“Percival, you’re letting two women manipulate you, and you’re criticizing your own mother! You’re being ridiculous!” Edie was about to lose her temper.
She couldn’t comprehend how things had spiraled out of her control. Without the stolen funds and projects, the Simpson family would undoubtedly collapse.
And when that happened, she would bear the brunt of their wrath.
Aring interrupted her outburst. She frantically took out her phone. Looking at the number flashing on the screen, Edie’s face grew paler.
“Mom,” Edie answered the phone. Her entire demeanor changed as if she were a different person. Her tone became respectful, and she forced a
strained smile.
“What? The company’s accounts are frozen! The money’s been taken back by the Stewart family? The projects are gone! Everything is gone?” Edie’s voice quivered
If she had doubted Percival’s threats before, the phone call confirmed them.
“Find him? And if I don’t… then what?” Edie asked meekly, her earlier arrogance completely gone. Her tone was now gentle, almost pleading- “Percival watched her grovel with indifference.
He turned and walked towards Odalys. Selah was stunned and looked at Edie.
“She said a few hundred billion dollars is nothing–A few billion. Selah murmured, raising her hand to count on her fingers, her expression blank
with shock
“Edie casually mentioned that it was only a few hundred billion, such a huge figure that would take days to count and could dramatically improve the lives of impoverished people worldwide.
“Greed has no limits. Francis also shook his head and said.
“Without a word, Stellan pulled out his phone and messaged his parents, telling them how the Stewarts had frozen the Simpsons assets because they were in business and couldn’t miss such news.
“The Simpson family’s assets have been frozen. They’re sure to retaliate, Stellan said.
“Percival watched him type and said, “That’s why your parents need to be prepared to take over the Simpson family’s other ventures” “Okay” Stellan said, his fingers trembling. Th
The allure of such wealth was undeniable, especially for his family.
“Odalys was stunned as everyone else chatted, her phone buzzing non–stop. When she finally checked it, the screen was flashing wildly,
“Odalys, is your phone infected with a virus?” Freya asked, looking at her flickering screen.
Hearing this, the others gathered around Odalys, watching as her phone vibrated incessantly. Messages popped up one after another, covering the screen before she could remove them.
Ten minutes later, the messages finally stopped and filled the interface.
“Is it a virus? Wait, they’re messages, right?” Selah said, leaning on Odalys’s shoulder.
