Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire by Grace Madeline (Chapters 291 to 300)

Chapter 291

“But after he woke up, he didn’t remember a thing. This situation is somewhat similar to your daughter’s, like how you put my talisman under her pillow, and when she woke up, she had no memory of it at all,” Odalys said bluntly. No matter how clueless they were, they finally understood now.

“So, Sophia put a Love Spell on her?” Celeste was swaying with disbelief, almost eager to rush over to the Bennetts. family and drag Sophia out.

“Harvey, there are some things I need to tell you straight,” Odalys said.

She could tell that this couple was smart, and though they used some tricks in business, they weren’t bad people. “Go ahead,” they both replied nervously. They could sense something wasn’t right but couldn’t put their finger on it. “You and the Drake family should have a good relationship, right?” Odalys asked.

Harvey nodded and adjusted his gold-framed glasses. Dangelo and I are good friends, and we’ve done some business together.

“A few days ago, when his family had an incident, I visited him in the hospital. He mentioned that he owes his life to you. If it weren’t for the talisman you gave them, he would’ve likely died during the second explosion.

“They’re very grateful to you, and they recommended that I come to you for help with my daughter’s situation. Plus, my wife watches your variety show, so I thought I’d give it a try.”

“Had it not been for the incident at your shop yesterday, I would have been there. I helped Stellan hold back the people rushing out, and I got today’s appointment,” Harvey said, calmly explaining the situation.

If Dangelo hadn’t recommended him, Harvey wouldn’t have known where to turn.

“Then you must know that the Drake family had an unexpected disaster, and Dangelo, who had a checkup last month, was diagnosed with cancer,” Odalys said.

Harvey nodded.

“Right. So, he suggested we get checked again, but with all that’s happening with my daughter, we haven’t had the chance,” Celeste explained.

Odalys looked at their worried faces. “You’ve probably heard that the Stewart family is in trouble, the Drake family too, and now your family is in trouble as well. Your families are among the top in Crownridge.”

Harvey was taken aback by her words.

After a brief silence, he exchanged a glance with Celeste, then quietly asked, “Is this all intentional?”

“You could say that, but it’s all being done through Sophia’s hands. Also, the Lark family is in trouble. Finnian was hit by a Love Spell, and it nearly led him to attack the Lark family.

“Last night, they even tried to follow Orson, intending to harm him. Fortunately, they were caught in time,” Odalys said.

Celeste staggered, almost collapsing to the ground. “So, someone is specifically targeting the top families, going after us for our wealth? My daughter is sharp. She’s good at business despite excelling in arts like music and painting.”

“She’s already secured a project for the company at such a young age, and we were planning to groom her as a successor,” Celeste continued, her voice filled with pain.

It was because of this that they were so heartbroken. Their beloved daughter was caught in this mess.

“Then it’s clear,” Odalys said. “After this, you shouldn’t trust anyone. Otherwise, the Tillery family is going to be in trouble. Someone is trying to eliminate you all.” She didn’t like beating around the bush. Sometimes, it was better to lay everything out plainly.

Involving their wealth and lives made them take this matter. even more seriously.

“You can choose to align yourselves with the Lark family and the Stewart family, to avoid being manipulated and thrown off balance. This is just my suggestion. Whether you choose to follow it is up to you. I can’t interfere,” Odalys said.

“But, I suggest that you keep your distance from Oliver. The Tillery family’s energy field is strong. Don’t let anyone come in and disrupt it. Once the energy field is destroyed, your whole family will be finished,” Odalys added gravely.

Harvey and Celeste were silent. They had met Dangelo at the hospital before and had a general understanding of the situation.

They had only heard about Odalys’ abilities from Dangelo. And just now, they had witnessed her power firsthand when she only touched their daughter’s forehead and took control of her.

“Ms. Stone, we understand what you mean,” Harvey said. Odalys didn’t press the issue any further. Instead, she gazed up at the sky.

“When your daughter wakes up, she will return to normal, but this will be short-lived. Tonight, we need to retrieve the last fragment of her soul,” Odalys said.

Celeste, overcome with emotion, grabbed Odalys’ hand.” Ms. Stone, please save my daughter,” Celeste said, tears streaming down her face.

Odalys gave a light laugh. “It’s my duty to act on behalf of God. After tonight, everything will be fine.”

“Can the Love Spell be broken?” Celeste asked, still worried. Fear always accompanied the unknown.

“Once we retrieve her soul, the spell can be broken. What she’s under is simply a talisman to make her settle down, not a binding spell. Once we fix that, everything will be fine,” Odalys replied.

Finnian’s spell, however, was a binding one, which had caused the temporary solution she provided him earlier to only last for a short time.

As soon as the two of them shared an emotional connection and dark thoughts, the Love Spell would once again bind them together.

Just like last night, when they silently planned to take action against Orson. From that moment on, Finnian’s fate was sealed. There would be no turning back for him. “Alright, what should we prepare?” Celeste asked, feeling lost.

Her mind was filled with images of talismans.

“You don’t need to prepare anything. I’ll come by later tonight,” Odalys said.

Just as she finished speaking, footsteps approached from behind. They turned to see their daughter standing there, looking confused and staring at Odalys.

“You must be Odalys, right? I’ve seen your variety show. You’re amazing!” she said excitedly, quickly walking toward them.

The girl rushed over and hugged Odalys. Odalys didn’t resist, allowing the girl to embrace her.

“You do Star readings, right? Can you help me with mine?” the girl asked eagerly, holding out her hands, shaking them in front of Odalys.

Odalys looked at her, a mix of excitement and admiration in her eyes, then glanced at Harvey and Celeste. They looked surprised, clearly not expecting their daughter to be back to her normal self so soon.

This version of her was one they hadn’t seen in a long time. “That guy is your soulmate,” Odalys said suddenly.

The girl froze, looking stunned and confused. Then, a blush spread across her cheeks, and she awkwardly glanced at Harvey.

“Uh, who?” she asked, suddenly shy.

Her eyes, however, were filled with longing, silently hoping Odalys would be more direct.

“Your current boyfriend is your soulmate. It doesn’t matter if you go public with it. Being with him will bring prosperity to your family, but there’s one thing. Don’t overdo it,” Odalys said.

The girl was stunned, struggling to comprehend. She hadn’t expected Odalys to know her secret.

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They had been secretly dating for half a year, never daring to make it public.

“What?” she asked instinctively.

“Being Sophia’s fan will ruin both your career and your love life. If you keep liking her, you might lose this boy,” Odalys said, her tone stern.

“He’s your soulmate. If you lose him, it means you may never find another man to love or even marry. You only have one soulmate in life. Think carefully,” Odalys added seriously.

Sure enough, the girl’s face turned pale in an instant. Harvey and Celeste were equally shocked. Their well-behaved daughter had been secretly dating someone. “I…” She moved her lips, visibly struggling.

After all, she was only sixteen, torn between her love for a celebrity and her feelings for the boy she liked.

“As long as you stop liking Sophia, I will allow you to date,” Harvey said, observing her.

He was a man, and he understood women’s hearts.

At this moment, what the girl needed most was the support of her parents. If they offered their support, she wouldn’t have to make a difficult choice.

“Really?” she asked, surprised.

Celeste saw the excitement in her daughter’s eyes, and the tears welled up in her own.

“Of course it’s true. Odalys is amazing, and I believe everything she says. If she says you two are meant to be, then I support you,” Celeste said.

Even if that man wasn’t the right match, as long as it made their daughter stop liking Sophia, they were willing to do anything.

Sophia was too terrifying, too unsettling. They couldn’t let their daughter keep idolizing her.

They can’t let their daughter chase after stars anymore. “Then… then I won’t like Sophia anymore,” the girl said with a smile.

The moment the words left her mouth, she felt something drain from her body as if a weight that had been pressing down on her had been lifted. She felt dizzy before, but now, she felt lighter.

At that instant, she felt a wave of relief wash over her.

“Mom, I feel so happy now. I feel so light,” she said, amazed.

Not just her, but even Celeste and Harvey could sense their daughter’s change, though they couldn’t quite put it into words.

But the smile on her face was pure and innocent, like the morning sun, bright and dazzling.

“Because you’re going to be happy now.” Odalys teased, winking at her.

She listened as the girl excitedly rushed forward and hugged Odalys once more.

“I want to be your fan, Odalys. Actually, when I saw you on the variety show, I thought you were amazing, like when you killed that wild boar with your bare hands. I felt so safe just watching you. A lot of my friends are your fans.” As she spoke, something seemed to click.

“I need to text them. I’m going to tell them I met you!” She said excitedly and ran toward the villa.

Celeste and Harvey were so overwhelmed with emotion that they nearly fell to their knees in front of Odalys.

“Stay close to her. Before I come back tonight, don’t let her leave the villa. After tonight, everything will calm down,” Odalys said.

She didn’t stay any longer and headed outside.

Celeste and Harvey watched her drive away, feeling a sense of relief. “I feel like the oppressive atmosphere in the

house is gone since she arrived,” Celeste said.

“Not just that, when I went to her shop this morning, I felt so light, like all the weight had lifted,” Harvey added.

These were things no one would believe if they heard them, but they had experienced it firsthand.

Under their watchful eyes, Odalys drove off, taking a detour out of the neighborhood.

As she passed, she saw a familiar figure. It was the woman who had come to see her about marriage earlier that morning. The woman was hurriedly walking toward the house, but she was stopped by someone.

“Let go of me!” the woman struggled, trying to break free.

Odalys looked at the figure, recognizing him as the one who had pretended to save her earlier. Now, he was here, bothering her again.

Odalys didn’t stop. Instead, she held a talisman in her hand and threw it toward him.

“Ah!” Harvey cried out in pain, feeling as if something had struck the back of his head. He loosened his grip on the woman, clutching his head in agony. At that moment, the woman ran toward the villa.

Once inside, she saw Odalys’ car drive away.

“Is that her?” she asked, surprised. She hadn’t expected to run into Odalys here.

Moreover, the man had almost dragged her away, and she had felt some sort of force pushing toward her. She immediately broke free, glancing in the direction Odalys had gone.

With a thud, the man snapped back to reality and rushed over, kicking the villa’s iron gate.

The woman quickly locked the villa door, standing there as she shouted, “Get over here and throw him out! Shameless! How dare you come to my door and harass me!”

As soon as her words left her mouth, the bodyguards immediately stepped outside.

Seeing them, the man, frightened, hastily ran off.

Odalys drove away, glancing in the rearview mirror at the scene unfolding in front of the villa. She felt incredibly pleased; helping others felt really good.

She cleared her throat. Her phone vibrated, and Freya’s voice came through.

“Odalys, we passed the audition! They want to sign a contract with us!” Freya said excitedly.

Even though they had some popularity, not every audition passed, so they had felt nervous this morning. They hadn’t expected to succeed.

“Congratulations to you all,” Odalys said with a smile. While talking to them, she drove toward the Stewart Villa.

As she was making her way onto the road inside the Stewart Villa, she saw a figure dash out from the bushes, rushing straight toward her car.

She slammed on the brakes. Seeing the woman she had almost run over, Odalys squinted, recognizing the figure. Edie was standing there, glaring at her.

“Odalys, what happened?” Freya asked, alarmed by the sudden braking sound.

Odalys shook her head and murmured, “Nothing. I just ran into a crazy person on my way home.”

“I’ll hang up now,” Odalys said, ending the call.

She got out of the car and walked toward Edie. Edie was wearing a loose silk robe with an extravagant belt tied around her waist. The outfit appeared simple but carried an air of luxury.

Yet, she stood there awkwardly, with some grass sticking to her clothes, clearly having waited there for quite some time.

“Hi, Ms. Simpson,” Odalys said coldly.

Edie stood there, her eyes bloodshot with anger as she glared at Odalys.

“Odalys, at least I’m Percival’s mom. Even if he is dead, I’m still your elder. He was my son. A woman who doesn’t respect an elder has no right to stand here and look at me with such arrogance!” Edie shouted, putting on airs.

As soon as she finished speaking, Odalys laughed aloud. Edie’s pride was wounded by the laugh, and she couldn’t hide her embarrassment.

“What are you laughing at?” Edie demanded, her chest heaving with anger.

Odalys stepped forward, standing right in front of Edie, and looked her directly in the eye. “That needle last night didn’t wake you up? Do you really think I’d consider you my elder?” she said.

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“You want to control Freya with drugs, and now you’re blocking me again today. Don’t tell me you’re planning to try the same trick? But you don’t seem like you’re a match for me.” Odalys lowered her voice and said.

Edie, her face made up with delicate makeup, looked utterly haggard now.

Since marrying into the Stewart family, everyone had treated her with utmost respect. No one had ever dared to be this rude to her.

But ever since Odalys married into the family, even Evander dared to lay hands on Edie, even going as far as throwing bricks at her.

Right now, Odalys was nothing short of her nemesis, her worst enemy.

Edie had known from the beginning that Odalys was tough, and living in Crownridge would only bring Edie bad luck, which was why she had asked the Bennett family to find a way to get rid of her. Yet, here Odalys was, back after all these years.

“Ah!” As soon as Odalys finished speaking, she suddenly reached out and grabbed Edie’s wrist.

Edie screamed, feeling the sharp pain in her wrist as Odalys pulled something out of her bag. Sure enough, it was a syringe filled with a drug.

“Are you addicted? Do you need me to give you another shot?” Odalys asked softly, holding the syringe and slowly moving closer, pushing Edie to keep retreating.

“Enough. I came here today to ask you one thing.” Edie, her back pressed against a tree, looked at Odalys with a cold expression, not changing her stance.

Odalys stared back at her without saying a word.

“Is Percival really dead? Or is it a fake death to deceive everyone?” Edie asked in a low voice.

She felt something was off about Percival’s death. Aside from the night the Stewart family went out to buy flowers and prayed, there had been no further actions from them. Then, they kicked her out of the Stewart family.

Now, the Stewart family had cut her off from everything, making her life a struggle. And this, she knew, was just the beginning.

“Boring,” Odalys responded to her question and turned to leave.

Edie suddenly grabbed her arm, holding onto her tightly.

“Odalys, take me back to the Stewart Villa. Even if Percival is dead, let me pray for him. After all, he’s my son.” Edie almost pleaded.

But Odalys didn’t miss the calculation flashing in her eyes. “What are you planning?” Odalys leaned lazily against the car, idly fiddling with the syringe in her hand, casually asking..

Edie was furious, wanting to scratch Odalys’ face off, but given her current situation, she could only endure.

“You married into the Stewart family for their wealth, didn’t you?” she said.

Odalys raised an eyebrow at her words, looking displeased as she responded, “What, you want a share of the wealth?” “No, the money is yours. I just want the Stewart Villa and the Stewart mansion.” Edie said urgently.

Odalys was somewhat surprised by her response.

Seeing Odalys’ surprise, Edie thought she had piqued her interest and continued, “Those two houses aren’t worth much in terms of the Stewart family’s wealth.”

“So, the two houses go to me, and the money and company go to you.” Edie pressed on eagerly.

Odalys was even more confused now.

“But Evander is still around. I doubt the wealth is for you and me to decide,” Odalys said, feigning confusion.

Edie’s face twisted with rage as she snapped. “He’s just an old fool. If you’re willing to bring me inside, I have a way to make him die quietly.”

Odalys fell silent.

“Give me some time to think about it,” Odalys said. Edie noticed Odalys’ reaction and regained her arrogance.

She straightened her chest, standing tall, and sneered as she looked at her. “I’ll give you one day to think it over.” “At this time tomorrow, I’ll call you. If you agree, we can meet here. I’ll handle everything else. All you need to do is cooperate and get me inside safely,” Edie said.

“Alright,” Odalys responded quietly.

Edie walked away with big strides, and as she passed Odalys, she shot a contemptuous glance her way.

Odalys stood there, watching as Edie left. Just then, a black sedan sped toward them. After Edie got in, the car made a quick turn and drove off.

“She’s telling me her plan so easily?” Odalys furrowed her brow.

She had an inkling that Edie wasn’t a fool, but ever since she had met her that night, Edie had seemed incredibly foolish, different from what she had imagined.

Yet she couldn’t quite place what was different.

“What are you thinking about?” Percival’s pleasant voice suddenly broke the silence.

Odalys jumped at the unexpected sound, and when she regained her composure, she realized that Percival had somehow already arrived at her side.

His car was parked not far off, evidently just having returned from somewhere.

“I just think your mother is a little strange. Earlier, she blocked me here just to discuss cooperating with me,” Odalys said frankly, not hiding anything from him.

She felt there was no need to hide anything from Percival. “Cooperate?” Percival’s eyes flickered with slight confusion.

Odalys pulled out the syringe and handed it to him, saying, ” This is what she prepared for me just now. If I didn’t cooperate, she probably planned to give me a shot, just like she did to Freya last night.”

“Fortunately, I was quick and managed to take the syringe out before she could use it,” Odalys said with a smile.

‘With such tactics, how could she dare to act so violently?’ Odalys wondered.

She began. “She wants to conspire with me and get me to help her get into the Stewart Villa. She plans to go after Mr. Stewart. Afterward, she’ll give me all of the Stewart family’s wealth, while she takes the Stewart Villa and the Stewart mansion.

“She only wants those two houses, which is strange. Could it be that she’s after the Stewart family’s energy field?

“Also, she’s been acting oddly. From the night she came to the Stewart Villa to test your situation, to last night when she tried to attack Freya, and now she’s blocking my way to propose cooperation.”

“Every move she makes feels off. She doesn’t seem like a fool, but her actions are all foolish. She doesn’t seem too sharp either. I can’t tell if she’s deliberately trying to confuse us, mislead us, or if there’s something else going on.” Odalys fell into deep thought.

Her actions didn’t seem like something a cunning, manipulative woman would do.

“That’s true. My grandfather mentioned that she’s been acting strangely for the past six months, often not coming home, sometimes staying away for half a month,

sometimes even longer.

“She used to stay at the Stewart mansion, worrying that others might try to challenge her position as Mrs. Stewart. But now, she rarely comes home.” Percival said in a low voice.

He, too, found something not quite right about the situation. “Have you had anyone follow her? Or have you tested her in any way?” Odalys asked, voicing her suspicions.

Percival nodded slightly. He stood in front of her, his tall frame blocking the glaring sunlight. “We’ve tested and followed her. We even took a sample of her hair for examination to confirm it was really her.”

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“It’s true. You injected her last night, and with her personality, she’d have definitely gone after you, but she didn’t. She didn’t make contact with anyone last night,” Percival said.

Odalys lightly clapped her hands, turned, and opened the car door, sliding into the driver’s seat.

Seeing this, Percival opened the passenger side and got in.

She noticed the car behind them. Callum was in the driver’s seat, turning the car around and speeding off. It was clear he had been the one to bring Percival back.

“She’s definitely the real deal. I’ll test her later, see if she has a split personality or if she’s been using something like drugs to hide her true self,” Odalys said coldly.

The trick of playing the fool to catch the wise wasn’t exactly a new one.

Percival nodded slightly, watching her as she looked a bit tired. He didn’t say much more. It seemed like she hadn’t had much sleep since last night.

“This morning, the head of the Tillery family reached out to me, about his daughter. Have you heard anything?” Odalys asked, steering the car toward the Stewart Villa.

The car came to a stop outside the gates, and she jumped out, heading toward the mansion.

Percival followed closely behind, speaking as he walked. “I’ ve heard some things. Apparently, she’s been out of her mind, sometimes acting crazy. She’s seen psychiatrists and consulted with experts, but nothing’s worked.”

“Some people even suspect that the Tillery family might have been cursed, doing something shady that caused the Tillery family’s stock to drop for a while,” Percival added. He did know a little about matters concerning businesses. “He asked me to do some Star readings for him. I went to his house, met the girl, and found out she had been hit with a Love Spell from Sophia, which made her lose her mind,” Odalys said.

Upon hearing Sophia’s name, Percival was surprised.

It wasn’t often that Sophia meddled in such small circles. “She actually went after the Tillery family?” Percival asked, incredulous.

Normally, the Tillery and Bennett families had no ties, and there had never been any rumors about them interacting. “The girl is a big fan of Sophia. Sophia invited her over after a wrap party and slipped something into her food. I guess she wanted to use a Love Spell to control her, make her obsessed with Sophia, and get her to hand over the Tillery family’s resources,” Odalys explained.

“Unfortunately, Harvey was more level-headed than Sophia expected. He wasn’t fooled by his daughter’s behavior and didn’t give her any resources,” Odalys added.

Percival listened carefully, his thoughts wandering to Finnian.

“Love Spells come in two types. One is mutual, where both sides willingly bind themselves to each other, like Sophia and Finnian,” Odalys said.

“The other kind is where you just want to make someone lose their sanity, make them obsessed with you. That’s the kind of spell the girl fell under,” Odalys explained.

Percival stopped walking for a moment.

“Right now, aside from the Lark family, all the other big families have had their problems,” Percival said in a low voice.

Odalys shook her head. “Finnian took action, too. If I didn’t know him, he would’ve already gone after Mr. and Mrs. Lark.” Percival fell silent.

“I’ve been upfront with Harvey and Celeste about all of this. It could lead to their family falling apart, so naturally, they’re cautious now. They’re also keeping an eye on the members of the Bennett family,” Odalys added.

Odalys’ words were barely out of her mouth when Percival’s phone vibrated.

“It’s probably the Tillery family,” Odalys remarked, glancing at him.

Percival picked up the call, confirming that it was Harvey on the line. He gave Odalys a nod, and seeing this, she stopped speaking to him and made her way into the house. As she entered the living room, she spotted Evander busy in the kitchen.

“Hi, Mr. Stewart,” Odalys said, putting down her canvas bag and quickly heading toward the kitchen.

When she saw Evander preparing the food, her mouth watered instinctively.

“Back already? I made some food. I heard from Dorian that you love this dish,” Evander said casually, flipping the ribs in the pan.

Odalys stood there, took a tomato and bit into it, watching the tall, strong figure of Evander, as well as Edie and Hannah’s schemes.

No wonder they still wanted to target Evander. Even though he was older now, it was clear he had been quite the handsome man in his youth.

“What’s up? Why stare at me?” Evander asked without looking up.

Odalys blinked and smiled. “I think you’ve got some luck with the ladies.”

Evander laughed heartily, clearly amused by her comment.

The atmosphere in the kitchen was light, and after finishing the food, Evander handed her some to taste.

“Oh, it’s great. Very tasty,” Odalys said.

“I’ll make you some other dishes next,” Evander replied. Perhaps due to his military background, his cooking skills were impressive. He moved with ease as if every utensil in the kitchen were under his control.

Odalys ate her tomato and stepped out of the kitchen.

“Mrs. Stewart, you’re back?” Dorian approached, addressing her. “Evander kept saying you didn’t come back last night, and that you probably didn’t eat well outside, so he decided to cook something delicious for you.”

Odalys felt a little flattered. No one had ever cooked for her before, not even her master.

Her master had always let her fend for herself. Once she started to understand things, the only guidance she received was lessons. Other times, she was left to manage on her own.

Whenever she was hungry, she had to prepare her own meals.

There were a few times she didn’t cook things well, almost poisoning herself, but after some trial and error, she figured out what needed to be cooked thoroughly and which foods could be eaten without the risk.

This independence had made her mature earlier than most.

And that was why, before her time travel, she longed so much for family and approval from the Bennett family. She wanted their love.

Perhaps seeing how they pampered Sophia, Odalys thought if she was obedient and well-behaved, they would love her too.

Unfortunately, she was wrong. By the time she died, she hadn’t received the love she wanted.

After her time travel, she no longer craved familial love or affection. Even when she got close to others, she kept her guard up.

A sense of foggy confusion washed over her, and she instinctively wiped her eye, feeling her eyelids grow heavy. “Silly girl…” Percival’s voice interrupted her thoughts.

He reached out and gently touched her head, but Odalys jumped back as if shocked by the touch. Percival’s hand froze in mid-air, and he didn’t say anything more.

“You took the call from the Tillery family. So now they know your death was a lie,” Odalys reminded him.

Percival nodded. He hadn’t planned on keeping it a secret. The death was merely a ruse to expose those with ulterior motives, like his uncle.

“I’m going to the Tillery Villa tonight. If you’re interested, you can come along,” Odalys said.

She was about to head upstairs when something crossed her mind.

Stopping on the stairs, she turned to look back at Percival, her gaze thoughtful, and said, “Freya’s house has a problem..

She went on to tell him everything she had found out. After hearing her, Percival remained silent.

“You figured it out already?” Odalys asked, a hint of confusion in her voice.

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But if he knew, he probably wouldn’t have let Freya move in. Percival walked up alongside her, heading upstairs, and said, “After Freya was adopted by my father, she did live in the Stewart mansion.

“But after my father died, she suddenly said she wanted to move out, and she was very firm about it. At the time, I did wonder if someone had threatened her.

“Then, she suddenly bought a house. It was a property far below market value. I had someone check it out, and the house itself was fine. The issue wasn’t with the house but with the magic surrounding it.

“I didn’t realize then, but she was probably trying to slowly kill Freya. I barely interacted with Freya at the time. She deliberately kept her distance, worried about being misunderstood.”

“I know she didn’t want to bother me, afraid she’d become a burden to me. But I really did see her as a sister.

Occasionally, Callum helped her out with some things in the entertainment industry.”

“It seems that her desire to keep her distance was really about protecting herself from Edie,” Percival said quietly. He didn’t understand much about the way women’s minds worked. He also didn’t understand why Edie would target Freya.

‘Is it simply because Freya’s mother was involved with my father years ago? But that was so long ago, he wondered. “She was probably threatened or intimidated when she was younger, which is why she wanted to sever ties with the Stewart family so badly,” Odalys said.

No wonder people in the industry always referred to Freya as a rich young lady but never knew who was behind her.

Now, hearing Percival’s words, it was clear that Callum had probably helped solve some problems, which made people wary of going after Freya. But they still weren’t eager to cooperate with her.

“Yeah,” Percival replied.

After they reached the top of the stairs, they went to their respective rooms.

Odalys took a bath, changed into a comfortable set of pajamas, and lay on the bed staring at the ceiling. She placed her phone beside her to charge while she scrolled through the news.

There were many posts related to Sophia: [Breaking! Someone exposed Sophia for offering her body. Finnian’s leg was broken in the middle of the night, and Sophia was seen meeting Finnian late at night, the fallen gentleman and a promiscuous star.

There were also some about Odalys: [Odalys’ Star readings cards are in high demand], [Fans are begging Odalys to go live], and [Police Report Odalys unintentionally helped solve several cases].

These headlines were trending all over the internet. Sophia’s scandal was all over the news, and it was obvious that the Bennett family hadn’t stepped in to help her. A lot of her fans had turned their backs on her, leaving her to face the consequences alone.

Odalys checked her Twitter and saw that her follower count had surpassed 80 million. Her inbox was flooded with messages.

She scanned through them and was about to close the app when she saw one message that caught her eye. [Help, please. I’m in trouble.]

Her fingers trembled as she instinctively clicked on it. The message had been sent half an hour ago. After a brief pause, she replied: [What’s going on?]

The person was probably watching their phone because they replied immediately.

“[My sister is missing. Could you do a Star readings for me and help me find her?]

The request came quickly.”

Seeing that the person’s sister had gone missing, Odalys replied: [Have you reported it to the police?]

[I did, but it didn’t help. They said there’s no footage, and my sister is a high school student. She doesn’t have a phone. Normally, she comes straight home after school.] [But last night, she didn’t come home. I asked her classmates, and they said she went to the market after school to buy groceries, but when we checked the footage, she disappeared around a corner.]

Reading this, Odalys felt a chill run through her. [Send me her birthdate and a photo,] Odalys texted.

The person immediately sent her the birthdate and photo. Odalys glanced at the date and quickly sat up in bed.

[She’s been kidnapped,] Odalys typed out.

The person quickly replied: [Can you tell me where?]

[Go to a spot near the water by the river. Look for any abandoned houses within 1,500 feet of your home,] Odalys instructed.

The person seemed confused after reading her message. He had searched outside all night but found nothing within that range.

[I think I know where,] he typed. [There’s a temporary fishing shack near my house, but no one lives there now. It’s been abandoned since they banned fishing along the river.]

Odalys could feel his anxiety through the words he sent. [ Bring some people with you,] she said.

There was no reply, likely because he was rushing to the location.

Odalys tightened her grip on her phone, staring at the photo and birthdate. She fell into a deep silence.

A young high school student was targeted and followed until she was kidnapped.

A night had passed. The girl was probably still alive, but she might have been raped.

Odalys gripped her phone tightly, her feelings complicated. She didn’t know if this girl would ever recover, but perhaps this was just part of her fate.

If she accepted it, she might survive. If not… the girl might take her own life.

This reminded her of Selah before her time travel. Selah couldn’t accept her fate, and that’s why she died.

At that moment, a knock on the door pulled Odalys out of her thoughts.

Odalys quickly stood up, hearing Dorian’s voice outside. ” Mrs. Stewart, Evander wants you downstairs for dinner.” “Okay, I’ll be down in a minute,” Odalys replied.

She quickly changed into a casual black outfit and walked downstairs, glancing at her phone from time to time. Unfortunately, there was no further message from the person.

“Something on your mind?” Percival asked when he saw her sitting there, clearly distracted.

Odalys wasn’t easily affected by others. She’d seen many things in her life, and everyone’s fate was destined. The experiences they went through were meant to be.

“Earlier…” Odalys repeated the events she had just shared. Evander was silent after listening.

“To think something like this could happen in Crownridge,” Evander muttered, his expression darkening. Kidnappings had become rare, and to do it near a school was incredibly bold.

“We need to establish a volunteer group immediately, gather some people to monitor things. Specifically for cases like this, anyone with a past should be investigated and tracked. Once they show any tendencies, they need to be flagged, and we should implant monitoring chips to control their movements,” Evander said, his voice sharp with anger.

“I already had Callum handle that a few days ago,” Percival suddenly interjected.

Both Evander and Odalys were taken aback. They hadn’t expected Percival to have taken the initiative in this matter.

“When I saw Odalys on that variety show and met Rafael, I made the connection and started the funding for it.”

Percival explained.

Unfortunately, it was too late. If they had acted sooner, maybe the girl wouldn’t have suffered.

Just as he finished speaking, Odalys received another private message.

She opened it and saw the message from the other person. Thank you. I found her.]

Odalys stared at the message in silence for a moment before replying: [Don’t kill him. If you go to jail, how will your sister live with that in the future?]

There was no reply, but soon, a trending news headline appeared.

[Rapist found by the Southside River. High school student assaulted. Family discovers, breaks his legs, and castrates him.] The news flashed in front of Odalys’ eyes.

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Odalys looked at the news and fell silent.

She could predict the future, but she couldn’t save her. This was fate.

Sometimes being a good person did not necessarily bring good rewards. Everyone’s fate was different.

“How about having some food?” Percival looked at her thoughtfully.

Odalys stood up abruptly, her brows furrowed.

Before the others could react, she spat out a mouthful of blood.

Percival and Evander were startled and hurriedly got up to help her.

“Odalys, what’s wrong?” Percival’s hoarse voice was tinged with panic.

As he helped her, Evander hurriedly shouted out, “Doctor. Get a doctor.”

“No need.” Seeing this, Odalys quickly stopped him.

Evander’s wrinkled face was serious, and his eyes were full of worry as he looked at her. He looked at Odalys’s pale face and asked in a low voice, “Did something happen?”

“It’s okay,” Odalys whispered.

Percival helped her sit down. After she calmed down a bit, she said, “Just now, when Edie stopped me outside, I had a bold idea.

“She took the initiative to show kindness. She must have wanted to do something to me, so I pretended to obey her,” Odalys whispered.

Hearing her mention Edie, Percival, and Evander’s faces darkened slightly.

Edie seemed to be their family, but in reality, she stirred up trouble behind their backs.

“You want to use yourself as bait?” Percival asked in a hoarse voice.

Percival frowned at her actions, obviously disapproving.

Odalys smiled, took a sip of water, and didn’t care about the fact that she had just vomited blood. Instead, she became more confident.

“Well, yes and no,” Odalys said.

She pushed herself up from the dining table, turned around, and looked out the window. Her eyes were filled with

excitement as she gazed out at the grounds of the Stewart Villa.

“I’ve always been curious why your family has that aura that’s causing you bad luck. Someone wants to steal your fortune, yet they do it so secretly.

“Under normal circumstances, all they would need to do is create a few accidents and take you out, but instead, they’re taking their time.

“So I have a bold guess. Either the person behind this isn’t capable enough, or they’re waiting for the right opportunity,” Odalys said coldly.

Either way, for her, using magic to harm people was unforgivable.

“Even so, you shouldn’t use yourself as bait. Do you think it’s worth it if you get caught up in this?” Percival said, his magnetic voice icy.

Looking at her, he was overcome with emotion.

He thought, ‘Is she even willing to risk her own life to find out who is behind this?’

Percival’s thin lips moved, but the words caught in his throat, and he couldn’t utter a sound.

“I was pushed out to be your lucky charm, so what’s the point of thinking about it?” Odalys chuckled softly while mocking herself.

She rubbed her temples, but her eyes were unwavering.

“You just vomited blood. Are you injured? Should I ask Dorian to get you something?” Evander asked worriedly. Looking at her, he had a worried look on his face.

The moment Percival brought her back, he treated her as his own child.

Thinking of those good-for-nothings from the Bennett family, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Evander’s eyes.

“It’s fine, I just deliberately let her touch me when I was in contact with her. I wanted to find out what she would do to me. I didn’t expect that she would actually try to curse me.” Odalys said with a sneer.

Hearing that, Percival’s face became extremely serious.

“She cursed you? Damn it.” Percival’s voice was terrifyingly low.

He strode forward, grabbed her wrist, and wanted to take her out for help, but as soon as his hand touched her, Odalys stopped him..

“Don’t worry, the curse can’t enter my body,” Odalys said with a sneer.

She raised her wrist. Pressing her fingertip against her arm, she squeezed downwards. A black object could be seen wriggling beneath her skin.

“Is that the curse?” Evander leaned closer.

His eyes were fixed on the black mass on her wrist, not daring to blink.

“Yes,” Odalys replied in a low voice.

She pressed her fingertip on the spot a few times, then sliced it across her wrist. The delicate skin parted, and with a final push, something popped out.

It landed on the ground and dissolved into a puddle of pus.

“Is that thing carrying the curse?” Evander asked in a low voice.

Dorian stood some distance away, feeling uneasy and unsure whether to clean up.

Odalys took out a talisman and threw it out. The talisman hit the puddle of pus on the ground, and flames ignited, burning the pus to ashes.

Odalys casually flicked her hand, scattering the ashes into the wind. The ground remained spotless.

“Is that it?” Evander stood there, feeling a sense of disbelief.

Although he didn’t understand magic, he knew that curse worms were highly poisonous. Once afflicted, one would be completely controlled, and one’s body and mind would be at the mercy of another.

Yet, Odalys merely made a small cut on her skin, forcing the curse worm out before swiftly eliminating it.

Her actions were so swift and effortless. It was as if nothing had transpired, leaving Evander questioning his sanity and even his perception of reality.

“She approached me and planted the curse. Besides trying to control me, she likely wanted to test my abilities.” Odalys’s voice was laced with icy composure.

With that, she turned and walked back to the dining table. Both Percival and Evander hurriedly followed behind her and sat down. The three continued their meal in silence. Aside from Odalys, who ate with relish, the other two remained silent, their minds heavy with unspoken thoughts.

“You let her make her move to gauge her abilities?” Percival finally asked after a long silence.

Percival was the head of the Stewart Group. Even though he didn’t understand magic, he was a great judge of character. Since Odalys remained calm and composed, he could almost tell her thoughts.

Odalys looked at him in astonishment.

“Yes, we were just testing each other.” Odalys nodded.

She wasn’t arrogant, so she put herself in the situation and only took the risk when she was sure.

“Then you vomited blood just now. Does that have a big impact on your body?” Evander asked after a long silence, worried.

He had naturally heard about magic after living for so many years.

Moreover, the wealthy firmly believed in energy fields and magic.

“The curse worm was equivalent to a tonic, but it was of poor quality relative to my body and didn’t meet my needs, so it was forced out,” Odalys whispered.

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When Odalys was little, she was abandoned by her parents and almost froze to death. After her mentor took her in, he bathed her in a large amount of rare medicinal herbs and other things for a long time.

Now she was basically free from pain, and she was also resistant to ordinary poisons or curses.

However, she didn’t say these things. It was important to be cautious. She would trust Percival and Evander, but she would not tell them everything.

She felt that this was the best way to protect herself.

“That’s good,” Evander listened and finally felt a little relieved.

After the meal, Odalys put down her fork and slowly stood up. She looked sideways at the dark night outside the courtyard, lost in thought.

“I need to go out for a while,” Odalys whispered.

Hearing this, Percival immediately got up and followed behind her.

“Do you need anything prepared?” Percival’s voice was low and husky, but his deep black eyes were fixed on her.

He watched as she exuded an air of confidence, her proud expression so dazzling that he couldn’t tear his eyes away. He didn’t know when it started, but she possessed an alluring charm that drew him in uncontrollably.

“No need,” Odalys said.

She went upstairs with her canvas bag, checked the contents, and got into Percival’s car. The luxury car drove into the night and disappeared into the darkness.

Late at night, at the Tillery residence.

The night sky, originally filled with stars, was covered by dark clouds. The entire Tillery residence was incredibly eerie, and a chill kept coming. The lights in the corridor flickered continuously.

“Honey.” Celeste was so scared that goosebumps appeared on her skin.

Her voice was laced with panic, and she subconsciously moved closer to Harvey.

The image of Blossom combing her hair in front of the mirror kept flashing through her mind. Her voice trembled, her legs went weak, and she almost fell. She felt a chill constantly blowing into the living room.

That indescribable feeling made her panic.

Harvey also sensed something was wrong, but after all, he was a man who had seen the world. Although he was a little surprised, he didn’t show it.

“Don’t be afraid. Mrs. Stewart will be here soon.” Harvey’s voice was low.

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a sound coming from the room. The two of them were startled and rushed towards Blossom’s bedroom.

They rushed in and saw Blossom with her hair down, holding a comb, and standing in front of the mirror.

The mirror was covered by Odalys with talismans, and Blossom trembled as if frightened, and suddenly screamed.

She yelled before suddenly covering her face and running out.

“Blossom.” Seeing this, Celeste hurried out after her.

Harvey was also a little surprised and quickly followed.

Blossom ran to the courtyard, stood under the big tree, and kept saying, “Why is it gone?”

“What is she looking for?” Celeste was too scared to come forward.

She didn’t cry but calmed down.

Odalys’s words kept echoing in her ears, “Don’t do anything. Wait!’

“I don’t know.” Harvey had mixed feelings. Looking at his carefully cultivated daughter, who had become so strange, his heart ached.

However, if one were born into a wealthy and powerful family and didn’t experience some hardships, they felt that they would accomplish nothing in the future.

He wanted to step forward but stopped himself.

At this moment, the doorbell rang outside the door. Seeing a figure standing outside, Celeste turned her head and looked at the familiar figure, her voice trembling slightly. “Why did Mr. Carline come?” Celeste’s pupils shrank slightly. She remembered Odalys mentioning that if Oliver came, he wouldn’t dare to enter because he would be

counterattacked and lost three years of his life.

At that time, she didn’t expect Oliver to really come.

She exchanged glances with Harvey, and the two of them walked over.

“Mr. Carline, why did you come at this time?” Celeste asked politely.

Oliver stood outside the door, watching the two of them with no intention of opening the door. Feeling a bit slighted, a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes. After all, all the wealthy and powerful families in Crownridge held him in high regard.

However, the Tillery family didn’t take him seriously.

“I sense a heavy aura of wicked energy surrounding the Tillery residence. It is a clear indication of malevolent forces at play. I’ve come to investigate.” Oliver declared, his gaze sweeping upwards to observe the dwelling.

In the courtyard, beneath the shade of a towering tree, a solitary figure was murmuring incessantly in hushed tones. His eyes narrowed as they fixated on the young girl, a flicker of something peculiar dancing in their depths.

“Mr. Carline, our home is perfectly ordinary! There’s nothing amiss.” Harvey responded courteously.

A flicker of anger ignited within Oliver’s eyes. He stood at the threshold, bathed in the ethereal glow of the moon, his presence radiating an eerie aura.

“Is that so? It seems you disregard the well-being of your own daughter. I merely happened to be passing by and felt compelled to offer a word of caution. Blindly trusting the words of others will ultimately lead to your downfall.” Oliver stated pointedly.

Celeste’s lips quivered at his words, and she instinctively took a step forward.

However, after a mere two paces, she hesitated and came to a halt. Her hands clenched into fists, her gaze fixed on Oliver as he turned to depart, yet she remained silent.

“Don’t place your faith in Odalys, lest you meet your demise.” Oliver’s voice echoed through the air as he turned away, leaving those words hanging in the air.

A hint of mockery flickered in his eyes, but he subconsciously slowed his pace, anticipating a desperate plea to stay. Yet, as silence greeted him from behind, a surge of irritation washed over Oliver.

He subconsciously stopped before turning back to look at the Tillery residence and finding that they had turned their backs on him.

“If you don’t ask for my help now, I’ll never come back even if you beg me!” Oliver angrily tossed the wand in his hand.

But he still didn’t leave, standing there for a full two minutes.

The Tillery family didn’t open the door, not even looking in his direction. Oliver felt humiliated. All the prestigious families treated him with respect, but the Tillery family ignored him.

Oliver felt unbalanced. Thinking of the Bennett family’s fawning behavior, this was a stark contrast.

Inside the Tillery residence, Celeste clenched her fists. “Don’t be deceived by Oliver. Since we have placed our trust in Odalys, we will trust her to the end. Even if our family is ruined, we cannot change our minds at the last minute.” Celeste was a little shaken but regained her composure.

Harvey looked at her righteous appearance and said, “You are right. Oliver’s arrival is too sudden. We have to be cautious. Moreover, I recently discovered that there is a force investigating him.

“I followed the trail and discovered that the energy fields of all the prestigious families in Crownridge are related to Oliver.

“If he controls our family’s energy field and has any ulterior motives, I fear that we will truly be at his mercy. So Odalys is more reliable.” Harvey whispered.

Though Odalys had appeared out of thin air, for some reason, he felt a sense of trust in her.

Perhaps it was because of the feeling he got from meeting her today. It was a feeling he couldn’t quite describe. He felt inexplicably dependent on her, a sense of relaxation he had never felt before.

Blossom’s screams continued.

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Blossom stood there with her hair disheveled, her eyes suddenly bloodshot with madness. She held a dagger in her hand and slashed it fiercely at her face.

“Blossom, no!” Celeste gasped.

She rushed forward, only to hear Blossom muttering, “Give me back my mirror.”

Harvey’s eyes widened as he watched Blossom raise the dagger to her own face. It was too late for them to stop her, but just as the blade touched her cheek, something fell from the sky and knocked the dagger away.

Hearing the sound of a car, Harvey turned to see a car with the license plate “S-A8” parked outside.

He froze while staring at the license plate in disbelief. It was the Stewart family’s car. Harvey quickly stepped forward and opened the door.

Odalys got out of the passenger seat and walked forward with a grave expression.

“Mrs. Stewart.” Celeste saw her as if she were a lifesaver.

Odalys strode forward with a thick rope in her hand. With a flick of her wrist, the rope shot out, binding Blossom and flinging her body to a nearby tree.

“Let me go! Give me back the mirror! The mirror! I want my mirror!” Blossom screamed like a madwoman.

Her sharp, piercing voice echoed through the night.

Celeste saw blood and tears streaming down Blossom’s face. She rushed to Odalys’ side and asked worriedly, “Mrs. Stewart, what’s going on? Why is she crying blood?”

“She has been in contact with these things for too long, causing the evil energy within them to invade her body. Coupled with all the wicked energy around your house tonight, it has driven her mad,” Odalys explained in a low voice.

Celeste listened, biting her lip in fear, but she didn’t dare scream.

“Please help us. I’m begging you.” Celeste said to her respectfully.

Compared to Oliver’s behavior just now, Odalys’s actions made her feel much calmer.

“Step back. No matter what happens, don’t come near me.” Odalys said coldly.

Celeste nodded quickly, her voice trembling, “Yes!”

As she spoke, she hurriedly took a few steps back, her eyes fixed on Blossom. She watched as the usually well-behaved Blossom struggled like a demon.

She twisted her body frantically, trying to break free from the ropes. Her hands waved in the air, blood and tears streaming down her face. It was terrifying.

“I’ll kill you. I’ll kill you,” Blossom kept yelling.

With a snap, the rope that bound her suddenly broke. She froze for a moment, then lunged at Odalys with her hands outstretched.

Seeing this, Harvey Tillery instinctively wanted to rush forward, but Percival grabbed his arm.

“Don’t go over there,” Percival said in a husky voice.

Blossom’s fingertips constantly oozed blood. She raised her hand and pinched Odalys’s neck. Everyone held their breath.

A sudden flash of lightning appeared in the sky.

The next second, the lightning struck Blossom straight as her hand was still pinched on Odalys’s neck. She was struck by lightning, and her eyes widened in astonishment.

Lightning struck again, and her body shook again.

Odalys grabbed her disheveled hair and, with a single snip of the scissors, her long hair fell to the ground.

Odalys took the cut hair and threw it hard on the ground. After the hair was thrown to the ground, it was like turning into a nest of small snakes, all with their mouths open, rushing towards Odalys. The moment they approached her, Odalys flicked her backhand.

A faint crisp sound was heard, and the snakes were ignited by a raging fire in mid-air, and the air was filled with a burning smell.

At this moment, lightning flashed in the sky again, striking towards Blossom, who was stunned.

Her body shook a few times, and a mouthful of blood spewed out of her mouth. Odalys flung it away with her backhand.

The three people behind her stood there in shock, watching her swing her hand back.

The gloomy feeling in the originally cloudy courtyard seemed to disappear in an instant, and the dark clouds gathering above the Tillery family also dissipated.

The visible wicked energy was hit by the blood, and with a scream, the wicked energy dissipated.

Everyone held their breath, not recovering from the shock just now, especially Harvey and Celeste.

It was as if Odalys was plated with a layer of light at the moment.

She strode forward before holding up the fallen Blossom with her backhand. She saw her scarlet eyes gradually become blurred and then return to normal.

“Blossom.” Celeste was the first to recover.

She rushed forward but stood in front of Odalys at a loss. She reached out but dared not touch. She asked in a low voice. “Mrs. Stewart, how is Blossom?”

Celeste’s voice was choked with sobs as she looked at the blood from the corner of Blossom’s mouth. However, she did not dare to disturb Odalys.

“The evil spirit in her body has been removed, and she will be fine when she wakes up,” Odalys said.

She let go, and Blossom fell onto the grass, lying quietly. Harvey strode forward quickly. Seeing Blossom’s pale face and the bright red blood at the corner of her mouth, his heart skipped a beat. He asked in a low voice, “Mrs. Stewart, is it over?”

Odalys wiped the blood from her fingertips, slowly stood up, and said, “Don’t move her. Let her lie here until she wakes up.

“This tree left by your ancestors is truly a treasure. With the blessing of the energy field from the tree, it can gather spiritual energy at night. She is very weak right now, and lying here will help her recover.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Harvey and Celeste were both a little surprised.

They didn’t expect this old tree to be so powerful.

“A century-old tree is different from ordinary trees. It can attract wicked energy and absorb the spiritual energy of nature. Your family’s energy field relies on this tree. It’s best not to let outsiders in.” Odalys added.

Harvey’s face was grave as he listened.

“Mr. Carline came just now, but we didn’t let him in. He seemed to want to come in, but he couldn’t.” Harvey expressed his doubts.

Oliver usually would come to a family when he was invited, but tonight he suddenly came to the door, which surprised him. Coupled with Odalys’s reminder before, he naturally wouldn’t let him in.

“It seems he has his sights set on your family’s energy field. Sophia’s Love Spell is probably somewhat related to him. That is to say, he’s likely responsible for your daughter’s current state to some extent.” Odalys said.

Celeste’s face darkened as she listened.

“It seems he came here with bad intentions, that old thing.” Celeste was a little angry.

She was grateful that she had not given in just now.

Thinking of this, she suddenly felt a little puzzled. Looking at Blossom lying on the grass unharmed, she asked in a low voice, “Mrs. Stewart, why is Blossom fine after being struck by lightning three times?”

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Celeste remembered that people would die instantly if struck by lightning, but Blossom was unharmed.

“I was the one who guided the lightning just now. It was to dispel evil energy within Blossom. It wouldn’t harm her. But lightning, under normal circumstances, would kill people. The two are different.” Odalys explained.

Harvey stood there, his eyes meeting Percival’s.

“Mrs. Tillery, I have something to tell you.” Odalys glanced over, knowing that the two men obviously had something to say to each other.

After all, the outside world thought Percival was dead, but now he suddenly appeared. Harvey must be puzzled. Percival needed other wealthy families to join him, so he naturally had to talk to Harvey in private.

“Yes.” Celeste didn’t dare to be negligent.

She had just witnessed Odalys’s demeanor, and after hearing her say that she was the one who brought the thunder just now, Odalys’s position in her heart had been deified.

She looked at Odalys with admiration and reverence.

Odalys whispered, “Your daughter will be fine when she wakes up. Don’t have her be so into celebrities in the future, so as not to fall into other people’s traps. Especially

families like yours who are wealthy, it is easy to be targeted. “In addition, I will deal with the Bennett family. Sophia will be dealt with. As for your daughter’s situation, don’t disclose it to the public for the time being.”

Celeste followed behind her and nodded quickly, “Yes.”

Her voice was trembling. She wanted to speak but dared not say more. Her mind was full of the scene where Odalys flicked her hand, ignited the snakes in mid-air, burned them to ashes, then waved her hand, and the black mist above the entire house was dispelled.

The scene just now was comparable to special effects in movies. If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn’t have believed it.

“If you want to do good deeds, go to my studio and pray,” Odalys whispered.

“Okay, I’ll go tomorrow,” Celeste replied quickly.

She looked at Odalys with admiration and love.

“Mrs. Stewart, can you give me your autograph?” Celeste asked after standing beside her in silence for a long time, finally working up the courage.

She used to be furious when Blossom was starstruck.

She didn’t expect that now, when she saw Odalys, she would also want an autograph from her.

That fidgety and uneasy feeling inside her kept driving her, pushing her to ask for it.

“Okay,” Odalys whispered.

Celeste felt around but found she hadn’t brought anything. Subconsciously, she lifted her wrist and pushed up her sleeve, revealing her arm.

“How about signing it here?” Celeste asked tentatively.

She even picked up a charred branch from the ground and handed it over. It was at this moment that she realized she was being presumptuous and was about to toss it away when she saw Odalys reach out and scribble something on her arm.

She looked down and saw Odalys had signed her name on her arm.

“What’s this?” Celeste rubbed her eyes in disbelief.

Odalys smiled softly and said, “Magic dust. It can ward off evil.”

“The handwriting is so beautiful.” Celeste looked at the words on her arm. She didn’t even dare to pull down her sleeves, for fear that the words would be erased.

Odalys couldn’t help but laugh when she saw her uneasy look. “It can’t be washed off.”

As she spoke, she turned and walked out. At this moment, Percival had come out of the Tillery residence. Harvey followed respectfully behind him, his eyes deep as he looked at him.

“Honey.” Celeste hurried forward.

Just as she was about to show him the signature on her arm, she heard Harvey say, “The Stewart family is unfathomable.”

“What?” Celeste was stunned, thinking she had heard wrong.

Harvey stood there with his hands behind his back and said in a low voice, “The Stewart family is able to strategize and control the global economy. They can even call the shots and navigate the business and political world with ease. It’s not luck, but intelligence.

“I can’t believe Percival is so young and yet so powerful. Thankfully, our family has always remained neutral and never crossed the Stewart family.” Harvey continued.

His voice couldn’t hide his admiration for Percival.

“Was that Percival Stewart just now?” Celeste gasped.

Nobody had actually seen Percival in person, and rumor had it that he was dead.

With that thought, Celeste turned around in astonishment, only to discover that Odalys and Percival had already driven away.

Harvey whispered, “That car just now had the licence plate of S-A8. It was the Stewart Group’s chairman’s car. That man was Percival Stewart. I can’t believe Odalys is with him, and that he personally brought her here.

“It seems that Odalys saved our family because of the Stewart family. Otherwise, with her capabilities, she wouldn’t have spared her attention on us.”

“So, Odalys is the one who was rumored to be engaged to Percival as a lucky charm. So that means she’s Mrs. Stewart? Oh my god, I just asked for her autograph. I didn’t leave a bad impression, did I?” Celeste’s face was ashen.

The incident of Blossom’s injury was long forgotten.

Now she had become a fan of Odalys.

“It must be her! Odalys saved our family tonight and reminded us so we didn’t fall for Oliver’s tricks. We must remember this favor,” Harvey whispered.

He looked down at the signature on Celeste’s arm and whispered, “I heard that Odalys only does resource swaps. Let’s pick the best resources from our family and sign a contract with her.”

“Yes,” Celeste said excitedly.

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Blossom suddenly sit up in the distance. She looked at them with a confused face and said, “Mom, why am I sleeping here? Hey, where is Odalys? Did she leave?”

Blossom looked confused. When she got up, all the memories came flooding back to her, and her expression changed drastically.

“Did Odalys leave? She saved me, didn’t she? I feel like the obsession in my body is gone,” Blossom said anxiously. Seeing her wake up, Celeste went up to her excitedly and hugged Blossom in her arms.

This was the future and hope of the Tillery family. They thought there was no cure, but now hope was rekindled.

“She’s gone! Don’t worry. Starting tomorrow, you can go to her studio with me to pray.” Celeste comforted Blossom, and Blossom did not throw a tantrum.

She just quietly digested what had just happened, and in the end, she didn’t say anything. She just stared blankly in the direction of the gate of their house and looked away after a long time.

“Mom, can I still be starstruck?” Blossom asked.

Celeste’s mind seemed to explode as she looked at Blossom in disbelief.

“I want to have Odalys as my idol,” Blossom whispered.

Before Celeste could speak, she silently pulled down her sleeves, afraid that Blossom would see the signature on her arm.

It would be too embarrassing if Blossom knew that she also worshipped Odalys.

Celeste stood up awkwardly and said casually, “Up to you.” Harvey frowned, looking at Celeste pretending to be casual but rubbing the signature on her arm. He didn’t say anything and walked into the villa.

He didn’t understand the world of women.

Chapter 300

At this moment, Odalys sat in Percival’s car, silent, her eyes fixed on the road ahead.

“Did you notice something was wrong?” Percival asked in a deep voice.

His voice brought her back to the present. Odalys’s

fingertips tightened slightly. After a long moment, she said, Just now, when I cut off Blossom’s long hair, it transformed into small snakes.

“That’s a bit strange. It feels related to the giant python! Before, those people broke the tendons in the hands and feet of the elderly in the village, preventing them from going out and even controlling them to stay in the village.

“And Rafael Nielsen tried to injure the little snake to control the giant python.

“Plus, we found fermented blood poison buried in the mud in the village!”

Percival held the steering wheel, patiently listening to her. “You think that the hair transformed into snakes and even attacked you because someone wants to use the giant python to harm others?” Percival slowly said after sorting out what she said.

Odalys nodded. “You could say that.

“If I couldn’t protect myself just now, I might have been bitten, which would have led to poisoning and death. These would have happened quietly, and even if I died, the police wouldn’t be able to find out what happened.

“Blossom is a fan of a celebrity, and something happened to her after she attended Sophia’s party, which caused her to be controlled. There are probably many people like her who are controlled.

“Those who can attend the party are either rich or noble. We need to check how many fans Sophia has contacted and see if their mental state is the same as Blossom’s.”

“I’ll ask Harvey to investigate. Blossom is one of them, so it should be easier for her to find out.” Percival said in a deep voice.

Odalys nodded.

“If Sophia’s Love Spell is so powerful, why is she not doing well? Is it because she can’t control these people, or…” Percival wondered.

Sophia had not been having a good time recently, and her reputation had long been ruined.

Odalys explained in a low voice, “There is a saying in magic, called ‘weak body can’t bear wealth!’ It means that this person is very ambitious and wants a lot, but in fact, she cannot bear the huge wealth and pressure.

“So even if wealth is handed to her, she can’t bear with it! Sophia is a living example. The things she wants are passing by her eyes, but she can’t keep them.

“She wants to get rich quickly, she wants to be famous, and she wants to use her fans to get more resources, but she can’t bear it. Instead, she is overwhelmed by these thing,s and her body and mind are damaged.

“She hasn’t realized it, so she desperately bought Love Spells. She doesn’t know that using these Love Spells would damage her own charm, and there would be a price to pay.

“She desperately wants to devour her fans’ finances and support, but her abilities are limited! Just like during the variety show recording, she kept taking and ended up dragging herself down.”

Thinking of Sophia’s crazed behavior, a cold smile crept onto Odalys’s lips.

Sophia wanted to change her destiny by any means necessary, but she couldn’t bear the consequences.

“Her Love Spell was provided by Oliver? If that’s true, then Oliver is the mastermind behind all of this,” Percival said hoarsely.

Oliver’s whereabouts were a mystery. He erased all traces of himself after every incident and lived a secluded life. It was because of his mystique that people worshipped him.

“He’s connected to this. He went to the Tillery residence tonight because he sensed the gathering of wicked energy. Another reason is that if he entered the Tillery residence, he could absorb energy, but he didn’t dare to gamble,” Odalys said coldly.

This also showed that Oliver had wicked intentions.

“Where to now?” Percival asked in a deep voice.

Odalys rested her chin in her hand, her beautiful almond eyes looking ahead. “How about we go for a drink by the river?” she murmured.

“Sure,” Percival replied with a hint of surprise in his voice. He didn’t ask anything and just drove away towards the river.

The riverside was lined with bars. At night, the lights illuminated both sides of the river. There were many outdoor seats outside the bars, and resident singers were singing, making it very lively.

Odalys chose a seat at the side and sat down. Percival ordered two cocktails and a fruit platter.

“Give me your hand,” Odalys said in a low voice.

Percival reached out his hand. Odalys grabbed his hand, her soft fingertips pressing against his broad palm.

Percival turned his handsome face away, a rare blush creeping up his usually stern face, even his ears turning red. He muttered, his throat constricting.

He watched her beautiful fingertips rub against his palm, vaguely aware of a force pulsating from her touch.

He felt his body heat up, as if his blood had been set on fire.

Percival pursed his lips while looking at her in surprise, Odalys had withdrawn her hand and was taking a sip of her cocktail. “How do you feel?” she asked, “Is the pressure in your chest gone?”

Percival took a deep breath and felt the tightness in his chest dissipate, as if something had opened up.

“Yes,” Percival said hoarsely.

As soon as he finished, Odalys leaned forward, her hands on the table, her delicate face close to his, their eyes locked. “The poison in your body hasn’t been completely purged. The residual poison is the deadliest,” Odalys said in a low voice.

Her face was almost touching his. Percival’s Adam’s apple bobbed. He felt his breath quicken. His deep, dark eyes locked with hers for a moment before he awkwardly looked away.

“Okay,” Percival said hoarsely.

Percival gripped his glass tightly. He could navigate the worlds of business and politics with ease, but he found himself subdued in her presence.

Percival’s mouth felt dry, as if a fire had been lit within him. He could feel her hot breath on his ear, and her faint fragrance invaded his nostrils, throwing his thoughts into disarray.

“Don’t move,” Odalys said before putting her hand on the side of his face.

Percival froze while watching as she leaned closer. Their shadows intertwined, as if they were caught in a passionate kiss.

Percival frowned. It took him a moment to realize someone was coming.

Sure enough, heavy footsteps came from behind him, and Henry Bennett’s hoarse voice sounded. “What happened? Why did the Tillery family suddenly attack?”

“Mr. Bennett, the Tillery family used their connections to trap the Bennett Group in a predicament! Some partners were still observing the situation, but tonight, the Tillery family suddenly targeted the Bennett Group for some reason.

“Originally, if you successfully bought in some investments, it could have brought the Bennett Group back to life, but now I’m afraid there is no chance of turning things around,” the assistant whispered.

Henry clenched his fists while looking at his injured palm.

Thinking of Odalys’s cold eyes, his eyes were filled with bloodthirsty anger.

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