Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire by Grace Madeline (Chapters 191 to 200)

Chapter 191

What Rafael said matched exactly what was in the video. If anyone had suspected the video was fabricated, there was no way to dismiss Rafael’s testimony.

The events had unfolded too quickly; no one had time to react, let alone go after Rafael. Just moments ago, he had come to them of his own accord.

“You’re lying!” Sophia still tried to defend herself.

She knew it was hopeless, but she wasn’t going to give up without a fight.

“Lying?” she spat again, but this time, as she backed away from Rafael, she was blocked by Odalys, whose arm came out to hold her in place.

“Since you’re both lying, then you have nothing to fear, right? Why are you scared? What are you afraid of? Maybe you just happened to fall onto his lap, and he held you, and, oops, your phone slipped and ended up recording in our room.

“Isn’t it just as accidental that you put something in Finnian’s drink and almost angered that giant snake?”

“Sophia, you’re a walking accident, aren’t you? Why is it that every accident you cause only hurts others, but never yourself?”

Odalys’ voice dripped with sarcasm. With every word, she pricked at Sophia’s defiance.

Sophia turned to glare at her, but before she could retort, Odalys swiftly grabbed her chin and forced her mouth open. Sophia was startled, her lips twitching, but Odalys twisted them sharply.

A sickening sound echoed through the room. Sophia felt an excruciating pain shoot through her jaw.

“Not so tough after all,” Odalys murmured, her tone colder than ice. “I thought you were all bark, but look-just a little twist and your jaw dislocates. I thought you were fearless. Turns out, you’re just all talk.

She let go of her with a flick of disdain and wiped her hands on a tissue. Sophia’s face flushed with humiliation and fury.

But Odalys didn’t even spare her another glance. Instead, she turned to Rafael, her eyes sharp. “Don’t look at me. I don’t know you,” she said flatly.

Rafael’s knees buckled, and with a heavy thud, he collapsed in front of Odalys, his face contorted in agony.

He had never felt pain like this before. Though he had suspected Odalys had something to do with his injuries, he now saw just how powerful she really was.

He knew Odalys could heal him. She was his only hope. “I’m in so much pain,” Rafael sobbed. “Please… help me.” The arrogance he had shown before was gone, replaced by desperation. Just hours ago, he had been calling the shots, mocking everyone around him. Now, all that was left was the pitiful man begging for mercy, knees on the floor.

“Apologize to her, and maybe I’ll consider helping you,” Odalys said, her voice low and cold.

Before she even finished speaking, Rafael wasted no time crawling toward Freya, his face full of guilt.

“I’m sorry,” he choked out. “I was blinded by lust. I let myself get manipulated by her. I should never have thought of you that way. Please… I’m sorry… Please save me!”

He had once ruled the village, bullying those whose tendons had been cut, feeling invincible. But now, under Odalys’s pressure, he was starting to feel disoriented, his world crumbling.

“If she forgives you, I’ll help you. If not, there’s nothing I can do,” Odalys shrugged nonchalantly before turning and walking away.

The others watched her, now looking at her with a mix of awe and respect.

No one had expected her to quietly resolve everything. She didn’t make a scene, yet somehow, everything was taken care of-Sophia exposed, Freya’s issue handled without the need for the crew to intervene. Odalys had done it all, and with remarkable finesse.

“I’m sorry, please forgive me! I can’t go on like this… I’m going to die,” Rafael wailed, his cries growing more desperate.

He had never felt so helpless in his life.

“You’re not sorry,” Odalys’s voice was cold. “You’re only kneeling because you’re hurt and scared. You’re not remorseful for what you did. If it wasn’t for Odalys’ warning me, what would have happened to me? You would have destroyed me. I’m no saint; not everyone deserves forgiveness.

Freya glared at him, without a shred of sympathy. “People like you don’t deserve mercy. You don’t just ruin someone’s life-you try to enslave them, force them to stay in a place they don’t want to be, all for your own selfish desires. You don’t even deserve to live.”

“Please, someone help me,” Rafael groaned, his body wracked with pain.

He was losing his strength, and his side ached from the injury Odalys had inflicted on him.

He looked down in horror as the wound, where his rib had punctured his skin, began to bleed again. His breath quickened in panic.

“I’m bleeding! I’m bleeding again!” Rafael yelled, his voice strained with fear. “Help me, please, someone help me!”

He struggled to get up but collapsed back to the ground, his pain overwhelming him. He tried to curse, to threaten, but when his eyes met Odalys’s cold, calculating gaze, the words caught in his throat.

Odalys wasn’t trying to kill him-she had no intention of letting him die. She understood that the death of Percival’s father was likely tied to something in this village.

If she wanted to uncover the truth, Rafael was a key piece of the puzzle. But that didn’t mean she would lift a finger to save him now.

Some people had to face the consequences of their actions, had to break under the weight of their own fear and despair-before they could truly understand the pain they had caused.

“Help me, please! It hurts so much!” Rafael cried, collapsing to the ground.

The cameraman caught the director’s eye and quickly moved the camera away, sensing the delicate situation.

They wanted to capture drama, but they weren’t about to interfere in personal matters or force Odalys into a moral dilemma.

After all, this man had tried to destroy Freya’s life-if he had succeeded, the consequences would have been disastrous. No one had any sympathy for him.

Suddenly, a scream pierced the air. “What are you doing?” Sophia stood frozen, still in shock from the unfolding events.

As the others began to walk away, she felt something brush against her. By the time she snapped back to reality, Rafael was on top of her, his arms around her, pulling her to the ground.

The impact of the fall sent pain shooting through her body, and tears welled in her eyes.

The cameraman, sensing the drama unfolding, quickly shifted the camera to focus on the scene.

“What are you doing?! Let go of me! It hurts, let go! You sick old man!” Sophia gritted her teeth, desperately trying to push him off, but Rafael just pressed harder, his body weight pinning her down.

He watched, a twisted satisfaction gleaming in his eyes as she struggled beneath him.

He didn’t care that she was fighting back; in fact, it seemed to fuel his desire even more.

He tore at her clothes, his hands grabbing and pulling at the fabric as he muttered, “You did this to me. You made me go to that room. It’s all your fault. If you hadn’t led me on, I wouldn’t be like this.”

He hit her, ripped her clothes, and then leaned down to kiss her, his hands no longer caring about boundaries.

Chapter 192

Atlas stood frozen, staring in disbelief at the scene unfolding before him, his mind unable to process what was happening. He couldn’t react, too stunned to do anything other than watch, his body paralyzed by the shock of it all. “Atlas, help me! Please, help me!” Her voice snapped him out of his stupor.

Sophia’s hands reached out toward him in desperation. Atlas immediately stepped forward, his instincts kicking in. He pushed Rafael off of her with a forceful shove.

“Aah!” Rafael cried out as he fell to the ground with a loud thud, his body landing awkwardly. He groaned in pain. Atlas reached down to help Sophia up, his hand brushing against her messy hair. But something shifted in his heart. His previously soft, almost indulgent feelings for her faded away.

“Atlas, take me back to my room, please… I can’t stay here…” Her voice cracked with distress, and Atlas could see that she was truly shaken.

He nodded, and just as he began to help her to her feet, something unexpected happened.

Odalys stepped directly into their path, blocking their way.

“Excuse me, could you kindly ask the cameramen to bring the lens a little closer? Thank you,” Odalys said calmly, her voice cool as she addressed the cameras with a casual yet polite tone.

The director and cameramen, who had been focused on the chaos moments before, suddenly sensed another opportunity for drama. They rushed to adjust the cameras, shifting their attention to Odalys.

“What do you want, Odalys?” Atlas asked, his voice a mix of suspicion and caution.

Odalys had always been unpredictable, and now, standing in front of them, it was clear that her actions had everything to do with them. Atlas was starting to panic.

The mere sight of Odalys made him fear for his safety, Fear of her beating him.

“I don’t know how many people are watching the live broadcast, but I’d like to take this opportunity to have a few things witnessed on camera,” Odalys said, addressing the lens with calm politeness.

After giving a brief bow to the camera, she leaned in and spoke quietly, “When I was around three or four years old, my parents abandoned me. I didn’t get lost. They drove me out to the suburbs and left me there. They just drove off.” “I’ve always acted according to my heart, so after this variety show ends, my contract with the Bennett Group will be over. I’m doing this now to make sure the Bennett Group can’t use this against me later.”

“Now, I’m showing you the contract. If there are lawyers watching the stream, maybe they can help confirm it for me,” Odalys said as she pulled out the contract from her bag and held it up to the camera.

Everyone in the room froze, stunned. They hadn’t expected her to bring the contract with her.

Odalys held the contract up to the lens, making sure the dates and details were clearly visible. After a moment, she carefully folded it back and put it away.

“If the Bennett Group has plans to squeeze me, they’ll try something, so I want everyone to see this,” she continued. “Also, as someone abandoned by my parents, I’ve never wanted to expose them. But to prevent them from showing up later to make a scene-using the media to pressure me, to try and make me care for them, or even pretend they want to take me back-I’m putting this out there now.”

“There are too many people trying to exploit such situations. The kind of people who want to manipulate public opinion for sympathy and force others into helping them, or to get something in return. You’ve all seen this kind of thing happen, right?” she added, her tone icy.

The live stream chat instantly fell silent.

No one had quite recovered from what had just happened, and now, with Odalys revealing even more, they were left in shock.

Some lawyers in the chat had already taken screenshots of the contract, offering to verify it.

Odalys said, “I know everyone’s kind-hearted. I don’t want anyone’s kindness to be used against them. I’m sure you all want to know whether what I’m saying is true or not.

“If you’re curious about whether I was really abandoned, you can go to the Olnnard City Police Department and ask Sir Knox Cantrell. He’ll pull up the case from the night of February 19th.

“It was snowing heavily that night. My parents stripped me of my clothes, leaving me in just a thin t-shirt. I nearly froze to death.

“My master found me and took me to the police station. The police reviewed the footage and traced my parents through their license plate number. They denied everything. “They insisted I wasn’t their child. They wouldn’t even come to the station. The officers wanted to take me back, but they were shut out. My master had to take me home. Mr. Cantrell was aware of everything and even filed the case.” Odalys spoke softly, detailing the time, location, and even the officer handling the case with precise clarity.

Everyone in the room held their breath, stunned. They had never expected Odalys to reveal such a deeply personal story about her past.

“Odalys, are you insane?” Atlas muttered, horrified by what he was hearing.

He couldn’t help but think, “Isn’t this her cutting ties with the Bennett family completely? She’s willing to expose her own parents’ cruelty to distance herself from them. She’s throwing everything out there.”

Atlas was bewildered. He had always believed she’d been lost. Now, hearing this, it sounded like she’d been deliberately abandoned.

“Mr. Bennett, I’m clarifying my background online, and I’m sharing this with the viewers who are like family to me, so they can bear witness. What does that have to do with you? Why are you so upset?” Odalys shot a glance at him, and Atlas was rendered speechless.

He hadn’t anticipated Odalys going this far.

He felt a knot in his stomach. It was discomforting. He had once thought she was stuck with the Bennett family, but now it seemed she was in a hurry to sever all ties.

“I trust that everyone here will be my witnesses. I also hope you all go to Mr. Cantrell to confirm this for yourselves. That way, no one can harass me or use moral manipulation to take advantage of me in the future.”

“I have no parents, just a master. That’s all I have to say. Thank you,” Odalys finished, giving a slight bow before looking directly at the camera.

She was fully aware of the Bennett family’s shamelessness. Now that the Bennett Group had nowhere to turn, they would likely set their sights on the Stewart family. If she were to marry into the Stewart family, she would become a pawn that the Bennetts could try to manipulate.

She couldn’t let them take advantage of her like that. She needed to shut down any such plans before they even began.

Comments flooded in from the live stream:

[What? If what Odalys said is true, her parents are monsters! To strip her of her clothes and leave her to freeze? That’s practically attempted murder!]

[I’m taking a leave of absence! I need to go to Olnnard City and find Mr. Cantrell.]

[Are there any officers watching from Olnnard City? Could you please check whether what she said actually happened?

[Someone, call Mr. Cantrell! We need to know the truth!] [My heart breaks for Odalys.]

[She’s so smart. This is genius. By revealing this, no one can twist the story. Now, we’ll know the truth. Everyone, go and find out more.]

Meanwhile, in Olnnard City, the police station was being surrounded. Fans, media outlets, and curious onlookers flooded the area, all eager to uncover the truth. Many were even live-streaming the unfolding drama. The police station quickly responded:

“Please, everyone, go back for now. We’ll review the case and get the details. Tomorrow, we will have a live broadcast with Mr. Cantrell himself to clarify everything for everyone.”

Chapter 193

In an instant, everyone turned their attention to the Olnnard City Police Department.

The anticipation for the upcoming livestream the next day grew palpable as everyone waited to hear more about Odalys’ claims.

As for the Bennett family, they were oblivious to the storm that was brewing.

They still thought they could use Odalys-since her contract was about to expire-to force her into renewing it. They even had plans to manipulate her into helping them by linking her to the Stewart family.

What they didn’t realize was that all these plans had been completely shut down by Odalys herself.

After finishing everything, Odalys glanced at Atlas and Sophia, whose faces had become noticeably

uncomfortable. Raising an eyebrow, she asked with a playful smirk, “I just revealed my past-why do you both look so uncomfortable? Could it be that you were planning to use my background against me, causing trouble on the side?”

Atlas felt heartache. He was deeply troubled.

He had heard Henry mention that if Odalys was noticed by the Stewart family, the Bennett family might try to use her connection to the Stewart family for their own benefit. Now, he realized that any chance of the Bennett family reconciling with her had been utterly destroyed.

He couldn’t bear to think about it anymore-he could almost feel the future of the Bennett family slipping away. “Atlas, I’m in pain…” she murmured, holding onto Atlas as she leaned against him, trying to hide the hatred in her eyes. Atlas helped her back to their residence. Once he had settled her down to lie on the bed, he didn’t say a word. He turned and walked away, giving Sophia no opportunity to speak.

“Odalys, you bitch. You’ve ruined everything for me,” Sophia muttered, clenching her fists.

She hadn’t expected Freya to foil her plans, but now, Odalys had taken everything from her. How could she accept this? But for now, there was nothing she could do.

She tried to comfort herself, thinking, “Once tomorrow comes, things will be better. With Henry’s help, we can use the contract issue to get rid of Odalys once and for all.”

Meanwhile, Freya ran up to Odalys, throwing her arms around her.

“Odalys, you’ll always have me. From now on, my family is your family. You saved me, and you’ve been so good to me. If the Bennett family tries anything, I’ll stand by you, no matter what.” Freya whispered, burying her face in Odalys’ chest, her heart finding comfort in the steady beat of her heart.

“Thank you,” Odalys smiled, touched by Freya’s words. Stellan and Selah approached, followed closely by Francis. “Your contract ends tomorrow?” Stellan asked first.

Odalys nodded, her voice low. “Yes, it ends tomorrow, and I’m not renewing it. After tomorrow, the Bennett Group and I will have no further ties.”

Just as she said that, Atlas emerged from the room.

Hearing her words, he felt a deep unease. Was she really so eager to sever ties with the Bennett family?

But they were her relatives, her flesh and blood-why was she so desperate to cut them off?

These were her family, yet Odalys seemed to have no regard for them at all.

Meanwhile, Finnian stood there, stunned. He couldn’t take his eyes off Odalys. He had once considered approaching her, like Francis had, but now he realized he no longer had the right to.

Listening to her just now, he felt sick at the memories of how close he had been to Sophia, and how they had both tried to suppress and undermine Odalys.

He was horrified by his past actions and found it impossible to face them.

“Since you’re not renewing, the Bennett Group won’t be able to control you anymore,” Stellan nodded approvingly. “But making your clarification public like this, so that the Bennett Group can’t exploit it for publicity, is the right move.” In the entertainment industry, contracts were the most terrifying things.

Many artists found their contracts extended indefinitely, trapped by companies who used all kinds of methods to keep them in line, including blackmail or even forced agreements.

The victims were often too afraid to speak out.

Odalys was the first artist in the entertainment industry to be so upfront and resolute.

“I know, but it’s still important to clarify,” Odalys murmured. We don’t want the public to be misled by misinformation.” She had already anticipated this moment from the very start, when she agreed to join the variety show. Everything was going according to her plan.

“Well then, how about we make some delicious food and celebrate?” Freya suggested eagerly. “After all, once we go back tomorrow, who knows when we’ll all be able to meet again?”

“I think that’s a great idea!” Selah quickly agreed.

Odalys looked at Selah with an inscrutable gaze. “What about you? Since your contract with the company ends after this show, are you not renewing either?”

Selah had not expected Odalys to turn the conversation to her own contract.

“Yes, I promised that I’d end it after this variety show. I’ll have to pay a penalty for breaching the contract, but I’m not renewing it. Everything is already settled; I’ve signed the papers,” Selah quickly explained.

Odalys listened, then pulled Selah closer, asking, “Did you bring the signed contract with you?”

“I didn’t bring it, but I took photos of it,” Selah replied.

Odalys told her to open her phone and show the photos to the camera, just like she had done with her own contract. She encouraged Selah to share this moment with the viewers.

“I’m also ending my cooperation with the company. If there’s a chance, I hope we’ll meet again on screen in the future,” Selah said.

She had always loved acting, but the company had no plans for her other than to be a supporting role. She wasn’t satisfied with that.

“Good. Then I salute your decision,” Odalys said with a smile.

The others immediately chimed in, agreeing that it was worth celebrating. The atmosphere became more relaxed as everyone began to prepare food, with Selah joining them. But Odalys stood there, watching Selah, her mind far away. In her past life, on the day she died, she had seen the news of Selah’s death. Back then, she was already suffering from severe depression, and when she heard about how Selah died so tragically, reportedly being lured to a “dinner” by the company, only to be locked in a room with a dozen men, it crushed her.

Selah’s body was torn apart, covered in injuries, and she bled heavily. After the men left, she took her own life, hanging herself in the room. The hotel cleaning staff found her when they came in to clean, and the scene was horrific. The news went viral and quickly became a trending topic. On the day Odalys was forced into the arranged marriage, she had seen the news of Selah’s death and couldn’t bear it. As the Bennett family forced her to strip for a recording, Odalys had become overwhelmed with the vivid memory of Selah’s painful demise. Feeling a deep sense of injustice, she jumped off a building, unable to live with the shame. Perhaps it was because of this shared fate that she felt a strange connection to Selah. In this new life, when she agreed to the arranged marriage, the trajectory seemed to change. Now, Selah was safe and not being tricked into that fatal dinner. Instead, they met on the variety show.

This was also why, during their time on the island, Odalys had done a reading for Selah, helping her get Lucian thrown in jail.

In her past life, she hadn’t realized it, but she now understood that Lucian was Selah’s nemesis. This time, Selah had avoided her fate.

To her surprise, Selah had chosen to pay the penalty and break the contract, rather than stay under the company’s thumb.

It seemed like everything had changed. Watching Selah join the group, carrying food and heading out to gather ingredients, Odalys couldn’t help but smile. Things were different now.

“Wait for me! I’m coming too!” Odalys called out as she hurried to catch up with Selah.

Chapter 194

As Odalys ran after the others, Freya and Selah immediately quickened their pace, laughing and calling out, “Ah, Odalys is coming! Run, everyone, run!”

The group of them, like a bunch of carefree children, raced ahead, their laughter echoing through the village.

Even the crew, infected by their laughter, subconsciously followed them, trying to keep up.

Finnian, watching the joyous scene of Odalys chasing after the others, felt a lump rise in his throat, and his eyes grew red.

Atlas, however, stood rooted to the spot, fists clenched tightly. His mind was spinning.

He had heard Odalys’ words on the broadcast earlier, and unease gnawed at him. If the police confirmed her story tomorrow, the Bennett family would be thrust into a deep, irreparable crisis.

Atlas thought, ‘She was so bold to speak the truth in public -what did that mean? Could it be that her parents really had abandoned her? But why? She was supposed to be the Bennett family’s little princess. They were all men, all yearning for a little sister. That was why they treated Sophia so well-because Odalys was the only girl in the family, and they treated her like royalty. Yet, now, things had turned out like this.

His mind was in chaos as he stood there, feeling lost and helpless.

Sophia, having changed into a new outfit, walked over from behind Atlas, standing there watching him. She hesitated for a moment before finally speaking.

“I’m sorry, Atlas. It’s all my fault. I got too impatient, too eager to get my hands on the emerald pendant. I didn’t think Odalys would retaliate like that. If only I’d been more careful, maybe we could have gotten the pendant,” she said, her voice tinged with guilt.

Atlas, still wrestling with his thoughts, glanced at her. His suspicion grew as he asked, “So everything you’ve done- was it just to get the emerald pendant?”

Sophia forced a smile, then nervously approached him, grabbing his sleeve. “We agreed, didn’t we? That, before the variety show ends, we’d get the pendant from Odalys. But we didn’t have the chance to get close to her, and with the task taking us away, I had no choice but to rely on that old man.

“But he didn’t do his job properly. That’s my fault. I should’ve done better,” she added, sounding pitiful.

Atlas stared at her, his expression unreadable. For a moment, he didn’t know what to believe. He had always trusted Sophia, but now his doubts had started to take root. Seeing his conflicted expression, Sophia, her eyes red, let out a soft sigh, looking vulnerable. She leaned against him, almost trembling, “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have gotten us into this.”

Atlas’ heart softened at the sight of her distress.

He sighed, his voice low, “It’s fine. If it didn’t work this time, there will be other chances. But you’ve got to think carefully next time. It’s not worth sacrificing your reputation for this.” Sophia immediately buried her face into his chest, sobbing softly, “I’m sorry. I really am.”

Atlas kissed the top of her head, his heart aching, and whispered, “It’s alright. As long as you’re okay, everything else can be worked out.”

The two of them stood there in an embrace, not realizing that Finnian was watching them from the side, his face full of disbelief. Neither did they notice the hidden cameras that had been switched on, as is customary for the variety show.

The cameras had caught everything, and all their conversation was broadcast live.

The audience that had previously been sympathizing with Odalys was now watching in shock, unable to believe what they were seeing and hearing.

[Oh my god, this just shattered my worldview.]

[Did Atlas really believe her? Looks like his brain is fried.]

[Atlas is beyond redemption. I’m done with him.]

[With all the evidence now, can Sophia really deny it? I finally get why Odalys had to clarify herself on the show.]

[I agree. If I had to deal with people like this, I’d be just as blunt.]

[When’s the police station livestream happening? I can’t wait for tomorrow.]

While Sophia and Atlas remained unaware of the live broadcast, the reality of the situation began to sink in for some of their most devoted fans, who quickly turned their support to Odalys.

Others were left in confusion, not understanding why so many loyal fans had suddenly switched sides.

Meanwhile, Odalys kept running after the group. As she passed a dilapidated old house, she noticed the door was slightly ajar.

She could vaguely see the figure of an elderly man and his son standing behind it, observing everything that was happening outside. They were likely curious about how Odalys planned to handle Rafael.

Odalys knew she had to make them believe that she could protect them, that she had the strength to take down Rafael and any threat to them. Only when they felt truly secure would they fully entrust her with everything. This was why Percival had come earlier and left quickly.

People’s loyalty was built on their recognition of power, and with Rafael kneeling before her, it was clear that she now controlled the situation in the eyes of the elder and his son. With a gleam of shrewd calculation in her eyes, Odalys quickly diverted her gaze, not lingering for more than a second before heading forward.

Selah suddenly came up with a suggestion, “How about we leave it to chance? Each of us should cook one dish, and see what happens!”

Everyone eagerly agreed, and they all dove into the task with enthusiasm.

There were no star personas here, no one worried about their image.

Everyone rolled up their sleeves and got to work.

Freya, in particular, took it to the next level, chasing a wild chicken for three miles. When she finally caught it, she tripped and fell face-first into the mud. Stellan immediately rushed over to pull her up, his hands getting covered in dirt. Freya, now covered in mud, groaned, “Ah, my face!”

She stood up, immediately turning toward Odalys. “I’m coming for you!”

Odalys, startled, took a few steps back, “No, don’t come near me!”

Freya, covered in mud, launched herself at Francis, and with a loud splat, smeared him with dirt.

“You’re not getting away!” Freya pushed Francis aside and ran after Odalys again, who quickly hid behind Selah, peeking out from behind her to watch the chaos unfold.

Selah, laughing, spread her arms wide and said, “Alright, come at me!”

The three women became a whirlwind of mud and laughter, slipping and sliding, eventually all tumbling to the ground.

With everyone now covered in dirt, Odalys plopped onto the ground with a dramatic sigh. “This is a work-related injury. You’re going to have to take responsibility,” she complained, grinning mischievously.

Freya flopped into Odalys’ lap, claiming, “If I’m responsible, then you’re responsible too.

“Stay still. Keep that pose,” Selah suddenly commanded, and before anyone could react, she whipped out her phone and began snapping pictures.

As the camera clicked away, Freya, now stiff as a board, asked, “Are you done yet? How ugly do I look?”

“Ugly, totally ugly,” Selah replied, not missing a beat. She handed the phone over for Freya to see.

The two women exchanged glances and then, as if on cue, grabbed Selah and pushed her to the ground, smearing her face with their dirty hands.

“Help!” Selah squealed, laughing as she was pinned to the ground.

Freya grabbed Selah’s phone and started snapping even more pictures, taking full advantage of the moment. What they didn’t notice, however, was that Francis and Finnian had quietly been taking pictures of their messy antics from behind them. In a low voice, Finnian remarked, Well, our beer money is taken care of. At least two meals, guaranteed.”

Francis chuckled in agreement. “At least two meals, guaranteed.”

Chapter 195

Previously, Finnian and Francis had been bitter rivals, yet after sharing a few meals and working together to help Odalys, the two women found common ground and even began talking naturally.

But they didn’t fully realize the shift in their dynamic. They simply picked up their belongings and started walking away.

After some playful moments, the trio of women-Freya, Selah, and Odalys-took a break. When they turned around, they noticed the two men were gone.

“Where are they?” Freya jumped to her feet, looking around frantically.

And then she saw it. That shape, looming in the distance. Her breath caught in her throat, and she instinctively started backing away, grabbing Odalys’ arm and whispering urgently, “Odalys, look.”

“What?” Selah leaned in, confused.

All three of them stared in shock as the enormous serpent lifted its massive body into the air, hovering just above the ground, its eyes fixed directly on them.

Freya’s heart raced, and she stumbled back, horrified. “It’s the giant snake! Could it be… coming for revenge? But we didn’t hurt it, did we?”

As the snake slithered toward them, Selah grabbed the other two women’s arms, trying to pull them away.

But Odalys stood her ground, watching the snake carefully. She glanced at them and, without hesitation, turned toward the creature.

“It wants us to come closer. Let’s follow it,” she said firmly, already stepping forward.

Though a part of Selah and Freya still wanted to run, they saw Odalys moving ahead and, reluctantly, followed her. The cameraman and the rest of the crew, unsure what to do, followed suit.

The camera rolled as they walked, and the group found themselves being led to the edge of a cliff.

The giant snake, now looming even more dangerously with its massive girth, paused and released a powerful breath. The surrounding debris flew into the air as if caught in a gust of wind.

“Wait… Is that a baby snake?” Odalys whispered, taken aback.

She turned her attention to a nearby nest, where snake eggs were hatching. Tiny snakes poked their heads out, their tongues flicking in and out as they stared ahead. The giant snake slowly nodded its head at Odalys, almost as though it was proud of the new life emerging. Odalys smiled, feeling a sense of joy. “Not all snakes are cold-blooded. This one is different. It’s a spiritual creature. Most of its kind wouldn’t harm humans.

Unlike the venomous snakes she had killed on the island, mindless creatures with no power, this one had transcended. Its kind was revered as village protectors, beings of great spiritual significance.

Selah, still cautious but curious, couldn’t help but comment, “So it’s actually hatched little ones… That’s… kinda cool.” For all her fear of snakes, she wasn’t panicked, surprisingly. Freya, though, still felt the weight of fear creeping up her spine. She instinctively took a half step back as the giant snake approached her. But then, it stopped right beside her. Hesitating for a split second, Freya extended a trembling hand, gently touching its scales.

The snake didn’t recoil. In fact, it barely reacted at all. Freya felt a slight tremor beneath her fingers, and she whispered, This is the first time I’ve ever touched a snake.’

“Congrats,” Odalys said, grinning as she glanced at the giant serpent.

Selah quickly joined in, reaching out and rubbing the snake’s side.

The crew stood frozen, utterly bewildered. They had expected chaos or danger, but instead, the snake was allowing them to interact with it. The cameraman froze in place, momentarily unsure whether to keep filming or flee. But instead, he instinctively raised the camera to capture the moment.

Suddenly, the giant snake sat down, lowering its massive body to the ground, locking eyes with them.

It was as wide as an adult’s torso, but there was no malice in its gaze. Selah, trying to calm herself, reached out once more. The giant snake tilted its head and nudged her hand with its face.

Then, without warning, the camera went dark.

“What the hell? The camera’s broken!” the cameraman said in confusion, looking at the screen in disbelief.

The same thing had happened twice before during their time in the village – strange blackouts, equipment failing inexplicably.

They hadn’t bothered repairing the cameras after the first couple of incidents because, curiously, they always seemed to work again the next day, as if nothing had happened.

“Not again… It just broke down the other night and fixed itself by morning,” the cameraman muttered.

“Do you think it’s something we’re not supposed to film?” someone whispered.

“The snake… doesn’t it have some kind of spirit?” another crew member added nervously. “Could it be… we’re not allowed to film it?”

They all looked at each other, fear creeping into their voices. As the crew murmured among themselves, Odalys and her friends began to walk back. But by the time they turned around, the giant snake and its tiny offspring had disappeared without a trace. It was as though they had never been there at all.

“Look, the camera’s working again,” someone said, pointing to the screen, which had suddenly flickered back to life.

The crew exchanged uneasy glances, unsure whether they had just witnessed something beyond their understanding. Meanwhile, the live-stream audience exploded with disbelief:

[What just happened? Was I seeing things?]

[Wait… was that a giant python?]

[I think I saw snake eggs hatching. But then it all went black!

[I didn’t see anything-just static and blackness!]

[What was that glitch? Is there something we’re not supposed to see?]

[Did anyone else notice the camera malfunction? VIP members, did you see what happened?]

The chat was flooded with frantic comments. People couldn’t make sense of what they’d just witnessed.

As Odalys and her friends walked back, Freya and Selah kept raising their hands, still feeling the lingering sensation of the snake’s scales on their fingers. Both were in a daze, still struggling to believe they had actually touched such a creature.

“I can’t believe it… that sweet, docile giant snake, and Sophia wanted to hurt it…” Freya growled through gritted teeth.

Selah nodded in agreement, her face twisted in anger. Exactly. It’s so frustrating…”

But Odalys, unusually quiet, was lost in thought. She glanced over at Selah, her mind drifting to the dark memory of her past life, where Selah had died tragically, violated by a group of men and left to die in a pool of blood.

Sometimes, Odalys wondered: If she hadn’t been reborn, would Selah have died in the same way on the day of her forced marriage?

Yet here they were, both standing together, laughing, talking – alive. It was a bittersweet feeling. Life’s path had shifted so drastically, for so many of them.

And as for Percival, Odalys still wasn’t sure what had happened to him in her past life. Had he died too?

But this time, Odalys had promised to marry in her place, and with her skills, she had temporarily neutralized the poison coursing through Percival’s body. In doing so, she had saved him, even if only for now.

Her thoughts were interrupted when she looked up and saw the sky – the rain had cleared, leaving the air fresh and crisp.

The breeze was gentle, and the sound of the wind in the trees calmed her. She felt an unexpected lightness in her heart. “Did you guys get back already?” Odalys said, a bit startled. She had completely forgotten about the two men. But now, as she saw Stellan and Francis walking back with buckets in hand, she rushed over to them, curious.

“Wait… are those shrimp?” Selah exclaimed, surprised.

Stellan held up the buckets, grinning. “We were just walking around when a villager passed by. Apparently, since we’re guests, they gave us some shrimp, crabs, and even two yellowbone fish. They also gave us some taro.

Odalys was a little taken aback. These villagers were strange – they had hardly seen anyone outside since their arrival.

The thought that someone would bring them food was unexpected.

Her eyes flicked over to the old man’s house. The door creaked open, and the elderly figure peered out. Their eyes met, and the old man gave a small nod before disappearing back inside.

Perhaps he knew they were leaving soon and wanted to offer something, but couldn’t show himself.

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Therefore, the food had been secretly given to Stellan before the others caught up with him.

“They gave us food perhaps because they knew that we would leave tomorrow, and they didn’t give us face-to-face perhaps because of the cameras,” Odalys explained.

“That makes sense. It seems the villagers love to stay at home, as I didn’t run into any of them in the village,” Freya murmured.

Without her companions or the film crew around, she didn’t dare to stroll in the village.

None of the villagers left their homes, day or night.

The obscene Rafael was the exception.

Because of Rafael, Freya didn’t like this village.

“Yes, they do. They don’t leave their homes, and the village is so quiet. It is weird,” Selah commented.

Silent, Odalys pulled Freya and Selah back.

Back at the base, they boiled the water, took a shower, and washed their hair. Meanwhile, Stellan and Francis made preparations for the meal.

“What to do with the shrimps?” Odalys asked while rolling up her sleeves.

Selah quickly raised her hand and said, “Leave them to me. I seldom cook, and cooking the shrimps is comparatively simple.”

“I will deal with the fish,” Freya said, pointing to the fish.

The fish was fresh and tender, and Freya remembered how Odalys had taught her to cook it.

“Okay.” The others nodded.

In the end, Selah was responsible for the shrimps, Freya made a dish out of the fish, Odalys stewed the game, Stellan dealt with the crabs, and Francis cooked the vegetables.

Then, Odalys added a pot of soup with the mushrooms.

After all the dishes were served, the film crew couldn’t help but swallow.

“What a feast!” Speaking, Freya rolled up her sleeves and sat down.

Odalys, in a blue suit, looked slender. She casually rolled up her sleeves and handed out the forks to her team members. Group B and Francis gathered around the table and began their lunch. The atmosphere was quite harmonious.

In contrast, the atmosphere next door was dull.

Because of the incident in the morning, Group A couldn’t go out to look for food. They had no food for lunch, so Finnian boiled some water and gave his team members one glass of it.

Looking at the hot water in his glass, Finnian felt bad at the fragrance of the food from next door.

“Damn it!” Atlas suddenly stood up to pick on Odalys.

Instantly, Finnian grabbed Atlas by the arm. His grip was so strong that Atlas couldn’t break free.

“Enough! Do you want to cause trouble again? Group B doesn’t owe us anything. They go out to find food every day. Aren’t you afraid that the viewers will laugh at you if you pick on them again?” Finnian said kindly.

Atlas shook off Finnian’s hand.

“Laugh at me? I’m Mr. Bennet! You’re the laughingstock. How dare you, an illegitimate child, stop me? Who do you think you are?” Atlas vented all his dissatisfaction on Finnian.

As expected, Finnian’s face darkened in an instant.

Finnian looked at Atlas with disbelief.

Atlas realized his problem and quickly slumped down into his seat.

“I am an illegitimate child, but so what? At least, I have resources from the Lark family. What about you, Mr. Bennett? If I recall correctly, the Bennett family was on the verge of bankruptcy when we joined the show.

“You and your family planned to use me to meet Orson, so, aren’t you, Mr. Bennett, a laughingstock?

“The ingrate like you is despicable,” Finnian said sarcastically.

Instantly, Atlas’s face turned livid.

Ignorant and cocky, Atlas knew that the Bennett family couldn’t afford to offend the Lark family.

Now that he had fallen out with Finnian, he, for the sake of his pride, wouldn’t speak to Finnian again.

He picked up his glass, drank one mouthful of water, and quickly threw the glass away. The reason was that the hot water burned his mouth.

His glass shattered into pieces after a crash.

Each member had one glass, and Atlas wouldn’t have a tool to drink water from that moment on.

Atlas sprang to his feet in anger and touched his lips.

“Tough luck.” Atlas waved his hand and walked back to his room.

Sitting there, Finnian blankly stared at Odalys and heard her cheerful laughter. He wanted a chance to be alone with her, but she didn’t spare him one glance.

Finnian couldn’t help but clench his fists, depressed.

[How cocky Atlas is! It is said that the Bennett Group is going bankrupt.]

[Are all rich people so brainless? So narrow-minded?] [My last name is Bennett, and I now feel ashamed. Damn! Atlas is such a fool. I’m so pissed off.]

[How shameless that he still wants to pick on Odalys! I wish the Bennett Group would go bankrupt right away.]

Netizens were so angry that they started cursing at Atlas. They found that Atlas was the real jerk in this show. Before today, they were mad at Sophia, and her only.

Sophia made Atlas look like an idiot. In this show, Atlas was a stupid but arrogant buck-passer.

Sophia was in her room, and the fragrance of the food brought tears down her cheeks.

“Odalys, just you wait. Don’t you want to embarrass me? After tomorrow, you will be doomed.” Speaking, Sophia clutched the sheets.

She had thought of hundreds of ways to deal with Odalys. She wouldn’t let Odalys live in peace.

After lunch, Odalys chatted with her companions. When the cards were taken out for a game, she waved her hand and said, “I will watch you guys play.”

“Okay. You can take my place if you’re bored,” Freya said. Odalys got up and walked away when her companions were playing cards.

She got rid of the film crew and walked towards Brandon’s house. As she approached, the door opened. Odalys then got into the house.

“What a surprise!” Brandon was overjoyed at the sight of Odalys.

He had a sleepless night after Percival left.

Never had he expected Percival to come with Odalys. Moreover, Percival had consulted Odalys and took her advice during the whole meeting.

It was clear that Percival thought highly of Odalys.

Brandon trusted the Stewart family while feeling guilty. Because of the meeting with Percival last night, his last gleam of suspicion of Odalys was gone.

“You sent the food to us, didn’t you?” Odalys asked softly. After a chuckle, Brandon led the way for Odalys while saying, “I had time, and my hand has recovered a lot. Therefore, I went out to find some food for you.

“It wasn’t easy for you to find this place. I feel obliged to express my hospitality before you leave.”

He poured Odalys a cup of coffee. Right then, Keylor emerged from the inner room.

At the sight of Odalys, Keylor enthusiastically took some food to the table.

“You saw what happened to that man, didn’t you?” Odalys asked after one sip of the coffee.

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Brandon nodded. To his surprise, Odalys was more powerful than he had expected. Rafael begged for mercy after Odalys taught him a good lesson.

Odalys said, “Don’t worry. As I said, I will protect you, though I can’t kill him yet. I will find a way to get him under control since he is here to keep an eye on you for his boss. I will get him busy.”

She put down her cup and whispered after one squint at Brandon, “He used you to send the clothes to the Stewart family, so death occurred.

“Now your village is being targeted, so I suspect that their target is here.

“Think before you answer my question. Is there any detail that you missed? It is very important because your life is affected.

“Your lives were spared, but you can’t leave your homes. The only explanation is that you have what they want.

“Once they get what they want, I am afraid that this village will disappear. Nobody will know if a village in the mountains like this gets burned down.”

Odalys’ voice was low, and her analysis made Brandon change his expression in an instant.

“I thought about why I had been chosen, but I don’t have good answers yet. All the villagers here live on their craftsmanship, and there is nothing special about us,” Brandon sobbed.

Thinking of his family, he felt a pang of sadness.

He didn’t dread death, but it saddened him that his descendants had died because of this incident.

Odalys said in a low voice, “Think carefully. When did things start to go wrong? Did you meet any weirdos? Did your family mention anything to you?

“They may be the victims of murders. Their deaths may not be warnings to you. They got killed, perhaps because they knew something they shouldn’t.

“By the way, stay at home till the film crew leaves.

“I got you screened when they got you on camera. Therefore, don’t leave your house till we leave this place.”

During the live broadcast, many scenes were not broadcast.

Of course, nobody suspected that Odalys had done something to the live broadcast.

The villagers would be in danger if they appeared on the live broadcast.

“Got you.” Brandon nodded.

He knew that Odalys had said so for the safety of the villagers.

Then, she checked up on Brandon and Keylor. She gave them a few instructions and then got up from her chair. “These nuts came from the trees. Take them with you,” Brandon said, giving Odalys two bags of nuts. Odalys accepted the nuts with a smile. “Thank you.”

She carried the nuts and left. Not far away from the base, she saw the pale-faced Rafael waiting there. Odalys stopped in her tracks silently.

“Help! As long as you help me, I will promise you anything.” Rafael was on the verge of collapse.

He would rather die than endure the pain.

His entire body pricked, and his bones ached sometimes. He realized that Odalys had done something to him, so he now dreaded her.

“I can help you.” Odalys squinted at Rafael.

Rafael broke out in a cold sweat, his body shuddering.

He heard Odalys’s voice coming from above his head. “You raped thirteen women, killed seven people, committed several burglaries, and hurt more than twenty people via arson.

“You hide here because you are wanted. If you leave this place, the police will find you.

“That’s why you secretly watched us after our arrival. You wanted to attack Sophia because you suspected that we had been sent here as a test for you.

“When you found that she was wanton but brainless, you agreed with her to harass Freya.

“You used her plot as your excuse to enter my room. You were anxious to find out who we were, but you found nothing.

“Then, you were emboldened. However, Freya hurt you by accident, so your attempt failed. Am I right?”

Odalys’s voice was low, but Rafael heard every word Odalys had said.

Frightened, Rafael collapsed to the ground and looked at Odalys with fear. She knows everything. She knows my crimes better than the police do, he thought.

“Who are you? Why do you know so many things about me?” Fear made Rafael go weak at the knees.

Carrying the nuts, Odalys looked down at Rafael.

“It doesn’t matter who I am. What matters is that your life is

in my hands. I can make you die whenever I want to,” Odalys said in a deep voice.

Rafael couldn’t help but shiver, feeling that Odalys was more terrifying than his boss.

Odalys was the first woman to impress him with oppression.

“If you take this poison, I will help you!!” Odalys whispered. She took out a pill and handed it over.

Rafael quickly backed away. When he opened his mouth to speak, Odalys flicked the pill into his mouth. Before he made a sound, he had swallowed the pill.

“You, you…” Rafael was aghast.

He quickly clutched his throat, but it was too late for him to spit the pill that had gone down his throat.

“Listen to me if you don’t want to die,” Odalys whispered. As she strode over Rafael, she asked, “You don’t feel the pain anymore, do you?”

Surprised, Rafael touched his body and soon found that it didn’t prick anymore.

Odalys said, “From today on, your pain will double at midnight because it bursts in aggregate. Only I can cure you, so don’t turn to others or go to the hospital for help.

“One wrong pill will result in festering, bleeding, and fracturing. You will paralyze and then die.”

Every word she uttered made Rafael’s face turn a shade paler.

Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that Odalys would become his nightmare.

“Mark my words. Keep to yourself what happened here, including seeing me.” Speaking, Odalys bent down and looked Rafael in the eye.

“I’m talking about your boss. If you send word or ask for help, you will die.

“Before you die, your private parts will fester first. Then, you will vomit blood and die. Try if you don’t believe me,”

Odalys threatened.

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Obviously, Odalys told Rafael to get ready for his death. “What do you want to know? What?” Rafael panicked.

He dreaded death, and that was why he hid here.

To his astonishment, before Death found him, a horrifying woman did first.

“No questions for the time being. Go home. Be frank with me when I ask you questions.” Speaking, Odalys casually walked away as if she had just chatted with an old acquaintance.

In contrast, Rafael was terrified.

The pain in his body disappeared, but a sharper one awaited him.

“Oh, I won’t touch women again,” Rafael cried out in despair. He then ran home while pulling his pants.

Back in his house, he took out the phone hidden under his bed and dialed a number. He felt a tingling sensation in his private parts the moment his phone rang.

“Ouch,” he groaned in pain.

The sharp pain made him quickly hang up the phone.

Gazing at his phone screen, he was now convinced.

He thought, ‘She wasn’t bluffing. What she said is true. My private parts will fester if I send word. I will die.

Rafael pulled down his pants and looked down at his private parts, which were red and purple as if they were poisoned. The pain didn’t stop till he put his phone away. He didn’t dare to take the risk again, and he didn’t question Odalys’s ability anymore.

Thinking of Odalys’ cold eyes, Rafael couldn’t help but shiver. He felt that he now had a horrifying opponent.

No, he didn’t stand the slightest chance of beating Odalys.

He used to be the dictator of this village.

Because of Odalys, he lost his power.

Rafael stretched and found that all the pain was gone and that his broken bones didn’t hurt anymore. He cursed in a low voice, “Damn it! How weird!”

Outside the house, Odalys listened to the sounds in the house with her hands on her back.

Hearing Rafael, she couldn’t help but burst out laughing. Her inference was right. Rafael would contact the boss behind the scenes when his life was in danger.

That pill wasn’t poisonous but had a numbing effect. Rafael would buy the story when his body didn’t prick anymore.

Besides, Odalys cast a spell on Rafael. If he contacted his boss, the spell would take effect. At worst, he would die for the call.

Odalys didn’t mind killing a jerk like Rafael.

She would become the avenger of the victims if Rafael died. With this thought, Odalys went back happily.

“No way! You cheated, didn’t you? Why did I lose again?” Francis shouted. After a few jumps of frustration, a few leaves were added to his face.

In this village, one could get as many leaves as one wanted.

In this card game, the punishment for the loser was one leaf on the face.

Francis had leaves all over his face.

“We don’t cheat. There is a lot for you to learn,” Stellan said and gave Francis a pat on the shoulder.

Francis was discouraged.

“It is clear that you collude to set me up,” he argued.

He decided to quit.

Shortly after he threw the cards onto the table, Odalys walked into the room.

Hearing her humming a tune, his eyes lit up. He trotted over like a puppy, circled her once, and then asked, “Odalys, where did you go? Why are you in a good mood?”

“I had a stroll, and I found some food for our dinner tonight.” Odalys placed her trophies on the table.

She then put the nuts aside.

“Where did you get the nuts?” Freya hurried over.

She took one nut, pried it open, and ate it. Instantly, her eyes lit up. She then gave Selah one handful of nuts.

“Try. They are delicious,” Freya whispered.

She cracked open another nut and held it before Odalys’s mouth. “Odalys, here you are.”

“Thanks.” Odalys quickly opened her mouth, ate the nut, and chewed a few times.

Instantly, her mouth was full of the aroma of the nut.

The nuts were more delicious than those sold in the supermarket. Without hesitation, Rafael took one handful of the nuts.

“There are nuts,” Francis said. He then joined his female companions.

Stellan followed suit. There was little food in the show, so the nuts were precious snacks now.

“I ran into a villager, and he gave the nuts to us as a gift, Odalys whispered.

She was sophisticated.

“It seems there are good people in this village,” Selah said. She dreaded the villagers after a few interactions with Rafael.

“Are you traumatized? Come on! There are few people like Sophia who think of nothing but how to hurt others,” Freya said sarcastically.

She had looked down upon Sophia, and she now disliked Sophia at all.

In her opinion, Sophia was the most shameless person in the world.

“Why did you mention her? It is inappropriate to speak ill of others in the live broadcast, but she disgusts me,” Selah said with contempt.

Her aversion to Sophia was conspicuous.

People in showbiz were good at disguising themselves, and they seldom showed their aversion to others, even if there was hatred.

However, Sophia had gone too far.

Without Odalys, Freya and Selah would have been raped by Rafael.

“It’s early. Do you want me to tell your fortunes?” After one glance at her companions, Odalys asked, arms crossed.

Her words shocked the others.

They knew that Odalys seldom took the initiative to tell the fortune of others, though she could.

They didn’t want to trouble her, though they wished to know their futures.

“Ahem, may I?” Francis quickly raised his hand.

His face blushed slightly, and his gaze was evasive. He awkwardly said, “To be honest, I disliked you at first sight. “I watched your shows and thought that you deliberately stole the spotlight by turning on Sophia.

“After I joined this show, I found you carefree, sincere, and upright.”

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“Many things happened in the past few days, and you stood up for Freya and Selah regardless of your safety. You have my admiration.” Francis scratched his head, embarrassed.

Odalys cracked some nuts and handed them to Freya and Selah. “I know,” she said.

The look in one’s eyes could betray their feelings.

Back in the airport, when Francis looked at Odalys, the aversion in his eyes was violent.

“Really? Even so, you still asked me for help and invited me to meals. Don’t you mind?” Francis was taken aback.

He thought that he was good at concealing his feelings, but that wasn’t true.

“Why should I? You don’t know me, so your dislike is understandable. I don’t expect everyone to like me. Look, the Bennets hate me.

“Besides, I dislike some people, so why can’t they dislike me? We are born equal, so one has the right to like or hate others,” Odalys said blandly.

She was open-minded.

She wouldn’t take the initiative to pick on the people she didn’t like.

She wouldn’t tolerate whoever went too far.

“Give me your hand.” Odalys motioned for Francis to give her his hand by raising her chin.

Flattered, Francis stretched out his hand. His fingertips trembled with anxiety when Odalys held his wrist.

He trusted her, so he was afraid of something bad coming from her mouth.

Francis licked his lips nervously when Odalys stared at his palm.

Out of curiosity, Stellan looked at Odalys and Francis. He was reticent most of the time. He cracked open a nut and placed the kernel into an empty container.

“How is it? Not good?” Francis panicked. Odalys’s silence agitated Francis.

“Give me your ear,” Odalys said with a solemn face.

His heart beating wildly, Francis licked his lip and then leaned over. The others did the same since Odalys didn’t stop them.

“Do you have a girlfriend?” Odalys asked in a low voice.

Francis moved his lips as a hint of surprise flashed past his eyes. “Why do you know that?”

Odalys clutched Francis’s wrist as a hint of ferocity flashed past her eyes. She continued to ask, “Did you agree to meet her parents after this show?”

“Yes.” Francis gave a brief answer after a moment of silence.

He was shocked. He kept this relationship to himself, so even his parents and agent were ignorant of it.

His career as a model had just begun, and his agency didn’t want him to get distracted by a relationship. Therefore, he told nobody about his new relationship. He was pleased when his girlfriend didn’t make him introduce her to the public.

Besides this show, the imminent meeting with her parents and the announcement of his engagement were the other goals of his return to this country.

He, 26 years old, was ready for marriage.

“Break up with her and stay away from her after this show, if you trust me. She won’t marry you. She arranged this meeting with her parents to kill you,” Odalys whispered. Instantly, Francis got subtle gazes from his companions.

Odalys didn’t want the viewers to hear this shocking news. That was why she had beckoned to Francis to move closer and speak under her breath.

She was afraid that Francis’s girlfriend was one of the viewers and that her speech would bring danger to Francis in advance.

“To kill me? Impossible!” Francis was terrified.

Odalys pressed Francis’s palm with her fingertip, and Francis instantly groaned in pain. Then, he heard her ask, Is your chest aching?”

“Yes,” Francis replied.

Hearing this, Odalys let go of Francis’s hand and inquired,” Did she give you something like tonics and tell you to take it before she slept with you?”

“Yes.” Francis bit his lip.

He had a premonition of approaching evil.

‘She knows everything, he thought.

Odalys explained, “It is fatal. Because of it, your body will ache whenever you quarrel with her. In the meeting with her parents, she will make you eat something to complete the murder.

“She wants your body or organs. Do an investigation, and you may find that her family needs your organs or body. “The patient may be her ex-boyfriend. If her ex-boyfriend were the patient, the couple in the imminent meeting would be his parents. They would work together to kill you.” Odalys’s words made Francis’s heart sink.

“Did she get your blood? For example, when you were with her, she hurt you by accident,” Odalys asked.

Francis withdrew his hand and sank onto his seat, weak-kneed.

“Pull yourself together, and don’t alert the viewers,” Odalys reminded.

Francis forced a bitter smile. Thanks to his training in showbiz, he quickly regained his composure as if nothing had happened.

“Yes! She went to my place one day. After the meal, she cut my finger by accident when she was preparing the fruit tray. The wound was deep, so we went to a clinic nearby for emergency treatment.”

“Did she choose the clinic?” Odalys asked coldly.

The others instantly got the meaning between the lines. “Yes. Her reason was that the hospital was far away. The clinic was near my place, so I followed her without objection.” Francis felt a chill down his spine.

“She cut your finger, took you to a clinic for treatment, and got your blood and hair for an analysis. After that incident, she was better to you than before.

“From then on, she demanded you to take the drug before you two made out.” Odalys smiled.

The plot seemed flawless.

“You are right,” Francis responded in a low voice.

He silently and blankly stared at his palm.

It shocked him that his girlfriend wanted to kill him.

“She once said that her elder brother was seriously ill. After each visit to her brother, I couldn’t reach her for days. When she finally answered my call, she sounded sad.” Francis gave Odalys a bitter smile.

Thanks to Odalys, Francis could now see loopholes when he recalled this relationship.

They had been ignored when he was blinded by love.

“Francis, stay away from her if you don’t want to die yet. However, you have been chosen by her. She may make a scene and even ruin your life if you break up with her,” Odalys said under her breath.

In short, that woman was a trouble for Francis.

Hearing Odalys, Freya was scared.

She opened her mouth and said, “Francis will live in seclusion for a moment of peace once his reputation is ruined. Then, his disappearance will become reasonable.

“With his family and friends included, everyone will mistake his disappearance for his wanting a good rest because of the scandal. His death during his seclusion will arouse no suspicion.’

The plot in the novel came from life.

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“Francis, don’t doubt Odalys. Her warning on the island saved me; otherwise, I would have been killed by Lucian.’ Selah sounded worried.

She was afraid that Francis didn’t take Odalys’s advice to heart.

She was anxious to save Francis.

“I will think about it.” Francis then fell silent..

In a short time, he became decadent.

Witty, Stellan changed the subject by saying, “Francis, come on! We just want you to do the dishes tonight. Is it so bad?”

Instantly, the others understood that Stellan tried to help Francis hold the bad news back from the suspects.

“Whatever. You will be responsible for washing the dishes tonight.” Freya spread her hands.

Selah quickly raised her hand and said, “It will be your job to do the dishes tonight.”

With a knowing smile, Francis stood up and compromised. Okay, fine, alright! I’ll do the dishes tonight.”

“Odalys, you said that I would trip today. Let’s wait and see. I don’t believe that.” Speaking, Francis gave the camera a bright smile.

“What do you think? Let’s bet on it. I will stick to a chair for the rest of the day. I don’t think that I will trip in this way,” Francis said confidently.

As he turned, for some unknown reason, his foot slipped.

Together with a loud thud, he fell to the ground.

Francis was shocked, and so were the others. Odalys looked sideways at Francis and asked, “Why are you on the ground?”

Hearing the question, the others burst out laughing.

“Dishes, dishes, dishes,” They quickly shouted in unison.

The atmosphere instantly became lively.

“Ouch, I did trip. Odalys, did you foresee this?” Francis muttered as he got back on his feet.

The pain came from his arm.

“Do you believe me now?” Odalys asked with a smirk.

For the sake of Francis, she was cooperative in this show. “Fine, I believe you, okay? I will do the dishes tonight. By the way, is it time to get ready for dinner tonight?” Francis rubbed his arm.

“No rush. Let’s chat on,” Odalys said.

It was too early to make dinner at 3 p.m.

The stomachs of Group B were still full.

“It’s my turn,” Stellan said.

After Francis’s fortune-telling, the little group felt that they should move closer to Odalys for the coming secret. Francis went over and advised Stellan to take his place.

“Go.” Francis gestured to Stellan.

Stellan got the hint. He walked to where Francis had just been standing and then gave his hand to Odalys.

Holding Stellan’s wrist, Odalys traced the lines on Stellan’s palm with her fingertip.

“Well?” Stellan’s heart was in his throat.

Odalys’s silence frightened Stellan.

What Odalys had just said about Francis was quite scary.

Nobody liked bad news.

“You will be fine,” Odalys said under her breath.

Stellan looked at Odalys’ furrowed brows and asked with doubt, “Are you sure?”

“You will be fine, but your father will be in danger,” Odalys whispered.

It was easy for Odalys to see that Stellan was the apple of his family’s eye, so she could foresee the future of his parents.

“My father?” Stellan’s heart sank.

Stellan quickly leaned over to Odalys and asked in a low voice, “What will happen to him? Can you tell me?” Odalys explained in a low voice, “Everyone has their destiny, and there are ups and downs in the process. The shooting will be over tomorrow, so you can leave this village then. “When you find the signal for your phone, call him and ask whether he will leave for a business trip tomorrow night. If he says yes, tell him to stay at home tomorrow, in a room in the direction of the northeast.

“Tell him to stay in the room for the whole day, no matter what happens. He will be fine if he can do this. However, I don’t think he can.”

Stellan couldn’t help but clench his fists.

His father didn’t believe in fortune-telling at all.

‘I can’t dissuade him from the business trip unless there is something more important than that, Stellan thought. “Thank you. I’ll see what I can do,” he said hoarsely. His heart sank.

Never had he expected that his father would be in danger. Selah and Freya exchanged a glance with each other. They didn’t ask Odalys to tell their fortunes because she had helped them survive their respective misfortunes. Now, they had full faith in whatever Odalys said.

Fortunately, they had taken her advice; otherwise, Selah would have died, and Freya would have been raped.

“Why don’t we go pick some peppers for our dinner tonight?” Selah tried to change the topic.

After a soft chuckle, Odalys pointed to the peppers under the sun and said, “This morning, I picked them on my way back. Enough for our dinner.”

“Did you try to dry them with the sunshine?” Selah asked in surprise.

She didn’t notice the herbs in the sunshine till now.

Quietly, Odalys got all the jobs done.

Every day, she got breakfast ready before her companions got up. Selah and Freya were moved by Odalys’s kindness, and their noses twitched.

“Odalys.” Freya wrapped her arms around Odalys’ and leaned her head against Odalys’s shoulder. “I wish you to be my family. I’m serious. Do you like to be my sister-in-law?

“My elder brother is single. He is handsome, rich, and tall, more than 6 feet. He is nice and pays all his attention to his career. He doesn’t have any ex-girlfriends.

“In other words, he doesn’t have childhood sweethearts. He keeps a low profile and isn’t vain. The only problem is his health, but you know medicine. Therefore, you two are so right for each other.” Speaking, she got excited.

Selah shot one squint at Freya and said, “What’s right? I have a distant cousin. I think he is a better choice for Odalys.

The discussion soon became a fight.

Both Freya and Selah were anxious to set Odalys up with their family or a relative.

Stellan and Francis sat there, both silent.

“Didn’t Odalys mention that she’s married?” Stellan calmly said.

This question shocked Selah and Freya, both of whom were ignorant of that information.

Stellan didn’t deliberately expose Odalys’s privacy. Odalys had mentioned her marriage in some show, so Stellan thought that she wouldn’t mind.

“Really? Odalys, are you married? Aren’t you only 20 years old?” Selah was so sad that tears welled up in her eyes.

She was older than Odalys.

“Come on! Can’t one get married at 20 years old?” Odalys was amused.

She didn’t take her marriage to heart.

However, she didn’t mind using it to dissuade her admirers.

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