Chapter 584
He carried himself like a man of great authority, his compostire steady and unshaken.
Having received instructions from Percival, the nightclub boss initially intended to throw out the Bennett family. However, when Percival’s people stopped him and clarified that their presence was allowed, the boss dared not interfere further.
Meanwhile, Windsor ascended the stairs and pushed open the door to the number one suite. As he stepped inside, he radiated an air of dominance, and the usual shadow of gloom in his expression had lifted somewhat
“Let’s head downstairs for a drink,” Freya said quickly, sensing the tension. She grabbed Selahi’s arm and begin steering her out of the room, glancing at Stellan and Francis as she passed.
Whatever brought Windsor here, Odalys could handle it, but the rest of them being present might only complicate matters.
“Good idea. Let’s go have some fun, Stellan agreed.
The group hurned out, carefully closing the door behind them
The number one suite held only Percival, Odalys, and Windsor, Windsor lingered near the doorway while Odalys and Percival leaned casually against the window. The three of them exchanged glances, the silence stretching. No one made the first move to speak.
“Odalys,” Windsor finally said, breaking the tension. I’m your father.”
Odalys fixed him with a piercing stare, her gaze sharp and questioning, but she remained silent.
“My soul it was taken, Windsor began urgently. “Three years ago, someone paid to have me killed. I refused, but then the Simpson family lured me out of the country. To escape their threats, I went abroad with them.
“What I didn’t expect was that the person behind the plot to kill me was someone from the Simpson family. They locked me up overseas for three years, and eventually, my spirit was pulled from my body. I couldn’t return to it, no matter what I tried
“Everything I did before–it wasn’t my true intent. I wasn’t in control of myself, Windsor said desperately.
Odalys remained silent, her expression neutral. She neither confirmed nor denied her belief in his words,
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“The Bennett family is in chaos right now, and you’re the only one who can save it,” Windsor continued. “There was a rea then, but I can’t tell you about it yet. Just remember–don’t trust anyone from the Bennet family.
“Not even Hannah,” he went on. “She’s fallen under the sway of Oliver and Brandon. And Sophia–she’s no good either. She’s capable of draining other people’s fortune.
Hearing this, Odalys finally raised her gaze to meet his…
Windsor stood firm, undeterred by whether she believed him or not. “If you can, stay out of the Bennett family’s affairs. Disaster is coming, and I can’t protect your brother and the others”
“You’re the only hope for the Bennett family now,” he said. “I don’t want to die and leave behind a family without a future. So I’m asking you–stay out of it. Let them meet their fate.
Odalys stepped forward, her sharp, clear eyes locked on him with a piercing gaze,
“So, which version of you is the real one?” she asked, her voice as cold as ice.
Windsor didn’t reply.
Odalys moved closer. He remained still, exuding a mature presence that lacked the ruthless greed he once displayed.
“Three years ago, you u slept with Sophia,” she said bluntly.
Windsor felt a wave of embarrassment. After all, Odalys was only twenty. Having a young wonin
Mung woman mention such at
othing left him uneasy.
“Someday, you’ll understand. I don’t want to prove myself, but you must know that what happens in the Bennett family isn’t your responsibility. Let them face their destruction,” he said.
With that, he turned and walked to the door.
“Why do you want to protect me? Odalys asked as he reached for the handle.
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“Because you’re my daughter,” Windsor said.
Windsor shut the door behind him with a sharp clack, leaving Odalys and Percival alone in the suite. Odalys didn’t follow him. Instead, she pulled
out a chair and sat downL
“His demeanor and words are nothing like Windsor, who came back from abroad. Percival observed, his tone thoughtful. He thought. Even if someone performs an act. it’s impossible to be completely flawless!
“I think I understand now.” Odalys replied quietly.
Percival raised an eyebrow and quickly stepped forward, sitting across from her.
“Wasn’t he setting up that trap out
pout in the countryside today? Later, I destroyed it, and he and Oliver must have suffered some backlash. After that, his body took a hit, Odalys said.
“While I was at the hotel, I performed a ritual from afar and kicked him. Maybe by accident. I knocked whatever was attached to him right out. His survival instinct is strong, so he’s back for now”
She’d already noticed the dark presence lurking within Windsor was gone.
“So, for now, this is the real Windsor?” Percival asked..
Odalys nodded. “But he won’t last long. Once the other side regains its strength, it’ll take over again
“Odalys thought. Sometimes when people change, it’s not that they’ve transformed completely–it could be something has taken over. And sometimes it’s not ghosts or spirits; sometimes it’s their own shadow
“Whether or not he’s real Windsor doesn’t matter to us, Odalys continued. “He exposed Sophia’s true colors in public, and when Henry wakes up, he’ll stop at nothing to go after her.”
“Tm waiting for Sophia to face the consequences,” Odalys said.
“Percival stayed silent, quietly peeling an orange and handing it to her. Odalys took the fruit and ate as she walked over to the window.
“What do you think will happen now that Windsor knocked Sophia out?” Odalys asked, taking another bite..
“Percival poured her a glass of water, handed it to her, and followed her gaze. “Wasn’t Caspian meeting with that Elias who wants a posthumous marriage for his son!” he said.
“I imagine Sophia’s unconscious state is the perfect opportunity for that kind of ceremony.”
Odalys didn’t reply. Her attention shifted to the scene below.
“She saw Atlas helping Henry while Caspian hoisted Sophia onto his shoulder. They headed out without resistance from the nightclub boss. Seeing the family’s tense dynamic, the other patrons refrained from interfering.
No one wanted to get caught in the Bennett family’s drama. Most people here were businesspeople, and with Crownridge in chaos, they preferred To stay out of trouble.
Besides, their attention had shifted to Stellan, the Drake family’s business was now aligned with the Stewart family.
“Odalys.” Freya’s voice called out as she came up the stairs with a glass of wine.
She pushed open the door, only to see Percival gently running his fingers through Odalys hair. His touch was so soft it was as if he was handling a precious treasure.
Freya stood frozen completely caught off guard, suddenly certain she’d chosen the wrong moment to enter.
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