Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire by Grace Madeline (Chapters 321 to 330)

Chapter 321

Odalys said sharply, “You’ll know if I am a liar when the police arrive. You beat your wife many times, causing her to give birth prematurely, and then immediately made her pregnant, causing her body to be weak and her uterus to be damaged so that she could no longer get pregnant. Yet you still think it’s her fault.

“A man like you, who doesn’t know how to respect women, has no right to come here and ask if you will ever have children in this life.”

She thought, ‘Poverty is not his mistake. His mistake is not knowing his limits.

‘If only he worked a little harder, his wife would not have to work as a waitress while pregnant.

‘She would not have to force a smile on others while suffering from illness.

‘He simply blames his incompetence on his wife.

‘He believes that the inability to conceive is her fault.

‘He thinks she is cheating on him while she is working to earn money.

‘He thinks she is useless and incompetent when she is sick. ‘How dare he treat his wife like that? She is so unlucky to be with him.’

“Don’t let this domestic abuser go and call the police now,” some fans immediately said.

The man panicked. “Call the police and arrest her. Odalys is a fraud! She’s here to deceive people! She looks down on the poor.

“She only gives Star readings to the rich. She thinks I’m poor and wants to frame me. I’m going to kill her!” The man tried lunging forward like a madman.

Francis and Stellan were so angry that they slapped him hard across the face.

The man was stunned, his mind reeling from the blows.

The fans immediately called the police. The police arrived quickly. Hearing their conversation and recalling the accuracy of Odalys’s previous Star readings, they didn’t dare to take the situation lightly.

The man lived in a neighborhood not far from the city.

The police quickly arrived at his residence, followed by some of the fans. As the door swung open, they were met with a scene of chaos and a pungent stench.

The man’s wife was lying in a pool of blood, her clothes torn and bloodied. When she saw the police, her lips moved, attempting to cry for help, but no sound emerged.

A person said, “Damn it, it’s really a domestic violence case!” Another said, “Look at her, there’s not a single patch of unscathed skin on her body. It’s heartbreaking.”

A third person said, “Women really need to keep their eyes open when it comes to marriage! Poverty is not scary, but what’s scary is being poor and abusive.”

The fans were instantly heartbroken. Some of them wanted to see the drama unfold, hoping to catch Odalys making a mistake so they could lash out at her if things didn’t go as predicted.

Unfortunately for them, they didn’t get the chance.

The incident quickly spread online, with some fans even live-streaming it, and the abuser became a trending topic. Even the nurses and doctors at a hospital came forward to expose this man’s crimes, providing videos of when his wife was beaten and hospitalized, nearly having a miscarriage.

After the police took the man away, Odalys generously treated the thousands of fans present to smoothies and pastries, leaving them all smiles.

Some fans even boldly asked for Star readings, and Odalys gave each of them one.

Her rule was that she would do no more than 10 Star readings a day. The fans didn’t push for more. Those who didn’t get one didn’t dare to complain. They happily enjoyed the smoothies and pastries she provided, even excitedly posting about it on Instagram.

A person commented: [Odalys’s fans are so lucky.]

Another asked: [Why does she always treat her fans? I heard that she even booked out a whole restaurant to feed them at the airport last time.]

A third person wrote: [It is said that there were 1289 fans present today, each of whom received a smoothie and pastries, and a few others had their fortunes told for free.]

Someone else said: [She is so down-to-earth! I want to be her fan too.]

A person said: [Am I the only one who thinks that Francis and Stellan are very cool? They are simply the knights for Odalys.]

Another said: [The members of Group B are actually so close in private, Freya is wiping tables in Odaly’s shop. How loving.]

After the incident came to light, many netizens were instantly heartbroken.

Unexpectedly, Odalys’s fans were treated so well, and she was very generous, treating her fans to food every time, without any airs and graces.

For a popular figure like her to have no bodyguards around and no people to harass her was simply a miracle.

Sophia and Finnian’s fans were furious. They wanted to slander Odalys, but they couldn’t even find a reason to. “Mrs. Stewart.” At this moment, a familiar voice came.

After Odalys sent the fans away, she looked back and saw Harvey and Celeste coming with Blossom. After getting out of the car, the three of them walked towards her.

“Mr. and Mrs. Tillery.” Odalys was a little surprised.

They said, “We agreed to come here to pray, and we’ll be here every day from now on.”

“Odalys.” Blossom’s eyes welled up with tears when she saw her.

She was a young girl in the prime of her youth, and when she saw her favorite celebrity, she couldn’t control herself and immediately rushed over to hug her.

After seeing that Blossom had returned to normal, Odalys touched her head.

“It’s good that you’re okay,” Odalys whispered.

Celeste’s eyes were red.

If it weren’t for Odalys, she couldn’t imagine what would have become of Blossom. She might have died from self-harm and schizophrenia.

“Stop crying, everyone. Come in first.” Freya walked over quickly and separated Blossom from Odalys.

Harvey was very rational. He took Celeste and Blossom inside, and after offering a prayer, he chatted with Odalys for a while and then left.

The company then became so quiet.

Stellan, Francis, Selah, and Freya sat there drinking coffee and enjoying the scenery, as if they were on vacation in a paradise.

“Odalys, what are you doing?” Selah turned her head.

She saw Odalys sitting cross-legged on the side, drinking the coffee she had made, and flipping through something. “I’m checking the calendar. Didn’t Mr. Bourn say he wanted to choose a date to start filming? I’m doing a star reading for you to see when is the best time to start filming,” Odalys said.

There was a particularity to choosing a filming start date.

It needed to match the theme of the script, the birthdays of the director and investors, and also the fortune of the leading actors.

All of these factors were indispensable.

Many times, the date that was picked was good, but the leading actors were not in good luck during that time, and problems would eventually arise during the shooting process, resulting in the whole TV series either being stuck in review or the actors being banned.

“I want to see too.” Several people immediately rushed forward.

Odalys was choosing the time while holding a compass. They held their breath as they watched her write on the red paper with graceful strokes.

A figure walked in from outside, its shadow falling over them.

“Who is it?” Francis looked up subconsciously.

His voice drew the others’ attention back, and they turned to look at the door.

Chapter 322

Outside the door of Magic Entertainment, a figure blocked the light. He seemed to be standing in the darkness, blocking all the strong light as he walked against the light. “Mrs. Stewart, long time no see,” the man said.

Odalys narrowed her almond-shaped eyes and stared at him blankly. Her eyes fell on the whisk in his hand, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. She slowly got up and walked towards him.

“Oliver?” Odalys called out in a low voice.

She seemed to have seen him once in the hospital after Hannah broke her leg and was hospitalized.

Unexpectedly, he actually showed up today.

“I didn’t expect you to remember me! I heard that you are good at fortune-telling. We are considered peers, so I came here to have a look. You don’t mind, do you?” Oliver said with a smile.

He smiled radiantly and gently.

Oliver was dressed in a black robe while holding a whisk in his hand, and wearing flat cloth shoes. On his old face, he had a goatee. It was as if he had come from ancient times, but his eyes were too sharp to look directly at.

The moment he stepped in, the entire magic entertainment venue instantly lost its color.

The previous scene of ever-changing things seemed to have disappeared, turning into pitch black, like dark clouds covering the sky, pouring down and swallowing everyone. The scene looked a bit depressing.

“Of course, I don’t mind. After all, you are quite a legend in Crownridge. I heard that all the wealthy families in Crownridge respect you. I was thinking of visiting you when I had the chance. I didn’t expect you to come today.” Odalys said with a fake smile.

Oliver stepped in and felt a powerful force push towards him abruptly.

He subconsciously took half a step back, and his chest hit hard with a bang. His brows furrowed, his chest churning. In order not to be noticed, he forcibly suppressed his discomfort.

“Oliver, are you alright? I know a little medicine. How about I help you?” Odalys said softly.

She reached out and touched his wrist. Oliver, as if startled, withdrew his hand immediately.

His previously gentle demeanor now turned ruthless.

Oliver looked at Odalys with some fear. He originally wanted to come over and give her a blow, even trying to see where she got the necklace she gave Hannah before.

He wanted to get the necklace, but he didn’t expect that as soon as he entered her company, he would be overwhelmed with a strange force.

It was only then that he realized that Magic Entertainment was actually more than just a company.

Brewing inside was a powerful force, an energy field that seemed to devour all wicked energy and cleanse all those with distractions.

His heart was pounding, and fear kept welling up in his heart.

He had never seen such a scene before, and it frightened him.

“Oliver, are you alright? You don’t look well.” At this moment, Freya stepped forward.

Selah, seeing this, also came closer and said, “Hey, is that blood on the corner of your mouth?”

“Oliver, all guests are welcome here. Come in and have a cup of coffee.” Francis also strode forward.

Stellan, on the other hand, went around and stood behind Oliver with Francis, forcibly “inviting” him inside. The further in they went, the more Oliver felt a sharp pain in his chest.

“No, thank you. I have something to do. I have to go. I’ll come back to visit when I have time.” Oliver’s face was as pale as a sheet.

He quickly broke free from Francis and Stellan’s restraints, turned around, and strode out.

Almost as if fleeing, he walked quickly towards the outside. His steps were a little unsteady, and he walked anxiously and awkwardly.

“I’ll go take a look,” Francis said before stepping forward to follow.

“Me too.” With that, Stellan hurried after him.

The two chased out, and the company instantly fell into silence.

Freya stood there, sniffing the air, and whispered, “That’s strange. When Oliver came in just now, I felt a little nauseous and wanted to vomit, but it was fine as soon as he left.”

“Do you guys smell that? The air smells a bit.” Selah said. Odalys listened to their words but said nothing.

She put her hands behind her back and walked out the door. Although she was standing outside the company, it seemed as if she was at the top of the world, able to look down upon all beings.

Not far from the door, Oliver fled in a sorry state, and when he reached the corner, his chest churned.

Blood suddenly spurted from his mouth, and his whole body was in excruciating pain as if his internal organs were being corroded. The pain made him reach out and support himself on the tree trunk beside him.

Blood kept pouring out of his mouth. After a while, he raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth.

Oliver said, “Odalys is so powerful. There’s actually a magic zone inside her company. Why does a 20-year-old have so much energy?

“Her energy is actually resisting me, not allowing me to approach, even trying to kill me.”

This happened so suddenly. It caught him completely off guard.

He hadn’t expected this at all and was completely unprepared.

He had just fled in a panic, something that would never have happened to him in the past. The humiliation he now felt only intensified his hatred for Odalys.

“No wonder the Bennett family suffered such a fate at her hands. Hannah’s leg was mysteriously broken. It seems to be related to Odalys’s energy field. If I could get her, wouldn’t that mean…” Oliver’s eyes suddenly lit up at the thought.

He had his eye on that necklace Hannah was wearing before, especially the pendant.

Unexpectedly, the real treasure wasn’t the necklace, but Odalys’s energy field.

Oliver regained his composure and straightened up, only to find that his wrist Odalys had touched seemed to have a patch of skin that looked as if it had been scorched.

He reached out and touched it, and a sharp pain shot through him.

“Damn that Odalys. She’s trying to hurt me.” Oliver groaned. He had always been respected in Crownridge, with wealthy people eager to rely on him.

Being the only one to tamper with the energy field of all the wealthy and powerful was his most important asset. Since Odalys appeared, she had broken that reality. Many rich ladies wanted to find opportunities to get closer to Odalys. Oliver originally wanted to watch Odalys make a fool of herself, but found that she seemed to really have some skills and could predict things.

Thinking of this, a hint of bloodthirsty possessiveness flashed in his eyes.

“Since you like to show off so much, I’ll let you be for now. When the time is right, you will be mine.” Oliver said arrogantly.

He eased the discomfort in his body before raising his foot and walking towards his car.

Seemingly sensing someone staring at him behind him, Oliver turned his head sharply and found that the back was empty. Only then did he feel relieved to drive away.

“This old thing vomited blood,” Francis said hoarsely.

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Stellan was a little surprised. When Oliver entered the door, his expression was arrogant, but when he stepped into Magic Entertainment, his face changed instantly.

“It seems that there is something in Magic Entertainment that restrains him! He and Odalys are probably enemies.” Stellan whispered.

He had heard his parents mention Oliver before.

People in the circle said that he was very skilled and capable, and because of this, everyone who wanted star readings or energy field consultations would treat him with respect.

Oliver’s fees were very expensive, starting from at least several million.

His style was the complete opposite of Odalys’s. Odalys didn’t seek wealth, and only asked for an exchange of resources for her readings. Those who couldn’t afford it could simply pray for good things for her as an exchange for her service.

“Let’s go back,” Francis said.

“Wait,” Stellan said. He took out a clean tissue, strode forward to where Oliver had just vomited blood, and used the tissue to soak up some of the blood that hadn’t dried yet.

He put the tissue away, turned around, and went back with Francis.

When they returned, they found Odalys, Freya, and Selah sitting there drinking coffee and eating pastries. Hearing their footsteps, they didn’t even look up.

“Has Oliver left?” Selah asked curiously.

From the moment Oliver entered the door, she felt very uncomfortable. The feeling he gave off was indescribable, but it was completely different from Odalys’s.

“He was definitely not feeling well when he left just now. He started vomiting blood right after he turned the corner. His face was pale, and he seemed really frustrated. I think he’ll come back for you, Odalys. Be careful.” Francis said.

Stellan nodded.

“Right, he was vomiting blood. It looked pretty bad. I managed to get some of his blood on this tissue. Maybe we can find out what’s going on.” Stellan said.

He handed her the blood-stained tissue.

Odalys took the tissue and unfolded it. A foul stench assailed her nostrils.

Odalys sneered.

She took the tissue and placed it on the altar. Then, she lit a magic incense and waved it at it.

With the first wave, the blood on the tissue seemed to turn black.

With the second wave, the blood turned dark and emitted an even more nauseating stench.

With the third wave, the blackened blood was instantly crawling with ants and bugs.

The others’ faces changed drastically, and they rushed forward in stride.

The originally bright red blood turned black, covered with ants and bugs. Odalys then threw it with a backhand.

The tissue was ignited, then turned into ashes. She flung it away, the ashes thrown out the door, leaving it to the wind. It all happened so fast that several people were stunned and looked at her.

Odalys turned and walked back to the chair and sat down. Odalys whispered, “He has too many evil thoughts in his heart, so when he entered this place, he was backlashed. Just now, he was forcibly restraining the evil thoughts in his heart, which caused his body to be seriously injured. “If he spent another minute here, he would die here. That’s why he fled in panic. From the blood that Stellan brought back just now, it is not difficult to see that Oliver is sick.

“It’s a disease similar to diabetes. It doesn’t seem serious, but his internal organs are damaged.”

When she said these words, everyone was silent.

“No wonder Odalys said before that the company has an energy field! It turns out to be true, that is to say, people with evil thoughts in their hearts can’t enter this door?” Freya gasped.

She didn’t take it seriously before when she heard Odalys talking about this.

But just now, she was shocked to see Oliver’s reaction.

“Yes, that’s right. Otherwise, why wouldn’t I hire security? With the energy field, no villains dare to approach. If someone comes in with evil intentions and wants to do bad things, then this person will surely die.” Odalys said coldly.

The energy field here directly established a connection with her mentor.

That was why the scene changed. It was all because of the energy field. The force at play there was too strong, and it could purify all crooked and evil things.

People like Oliver should not exist anyway, according to Odalys.

“It seems that there is something wrong with Oliver.” Francis gasped.

Although he had been abroad, he knew a thing or two after returning.

Oliver was very respected in Crownridge, and the appearance of Odalys put Oliver in a dilemma.

Odalys was afraid they wouldn’t understand, so she explained patiently, “Try to stay away from him in the future. This man has bad intentions and is prone to evil thoughts! If your willpower is not strong, you will be affected by him and lose your reasoning.”

“It’s like when Sophia drugged Finnian, causing him to lose his mind and try to cut our ropes and kill us.”

“Could the drug Sophia used be related to Oliver? After all, something so evil must have come from the same source,” Selah whispered.

Odalys was a little surprised and looked at her subconsciously.

“Was I wrong? I was just guessing.” Selah was confused when she saw her looking at her.

She scratched her head sheepishly..

“You guessed right. The Love Spell that Sophia got has something to do with Oliver. As for whether he drew it himself, I don’t know,” Odalys said.

The company instantly fell silent.

Everyone held their breath, not expecting it to involve Sophia.

“But last time, Sophia went to someone to buy a Love Spell, she ended up sleeping with that fake magician! Could it be that she never really met Oliver in private, so she was cheated?” Freya bit her lip and asked in a low voice.

She had been curious about this matter for a long time.

She thought, ‘If Sophia frequented Oliver’s business, how could she not know what he looked like?

‘But Sophia ended up sleeping with that man in the bathtub. This is really strange.’

It was not difficult to guess that Sophia must have been drugged at that time. However, she must have consented to it, so she did not call the police afterward.

If she had called the police, it would have been exposed, but there was nothing.

Odalys said with a sneer, “How could someone like Oliver take Sophia seriously?

“If you want to subdue a person, then you have to destroy them, make them helplessly fall into darkness, and lend a helping hand when she is most desperate! Then you are their savior and can make them do whatever you want.” Francis fell silent.

“In this way, Sophia’s last incident was indirectly related to Oliver. He asked someone to deceive Sophia, which caused her to be framed, thus destroying her reputation.” Stellan said in disbelief.

She thought, ‘How dark must someone be to do such a thing?’

“That depends on Sophia’s choice. As long as she doesn’t show up in front of me, I’m fine.” Odalys said.

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Odalys wouldn’t interfere with the fate of others. Odalys said, “Francis, be careful recently. Your organs were targeted by your ex-girlfriend and manager before, and from the blood that Oliver vomited just now, it’s not hard to see that he is sick.

“So it means that his organs are damaged. He will definitely want to replace it. You were targeted before, which proves that your body is better than others. If he targets you, it will be very dangerous.”

Francis felt his scalp go numb as he listened, his body stiffening in place.

“What should I do then?” Francis said hoarsely.

He thought that if he didn’t go abroad and stayed away from his agent and his ex-girlfriend, everything would be fine, but he didn’t expect that because of his good health, he might be constantly targeted.

If he had known it would be like this, he would not have paid so much attention to preserving his health before. “Give me your hand,” Odalys said.

Francis’s eyes lit up. He immediately extended his hand eagerly.

Odalys picked up a strange medication, circled it over Francis’s palm, and then applied it to his hand.

Odalys then withdrew her hand and said nothing.

Francis stared at his palm and rubbed it repeatedly as if it gave him a sense of security. Odalys didn’t say anything, so he knew better than to ask any more questions.

The others did the same, knowing that Odalys had her reasons for doing things. They acted as if they knew nothing.

“Alright, thank you for coming to help today! Let’s call it a day.” With that, Odalys stood up and prepared to leave.

The others were stunned and subconsciously followed her.

“We’re closing up shop already? We’ve only been open for two hours.” Selah was dumbfounded.

She thought the company would be very busy, but after opening, they did a few star readings, chatted, ate some food, drank some coffee, and then they were done.

She added, “I’ve never seen a company this… relaxed.”

Odalys said with a low chuckle, “Ten-star readings a day is all we get! Besides, who said we weren’t doing anything? Didn’t you two go to an audition and sign a contract yesterday?

“I also chose a good day for your production launch! All you have to do is wait for the launch and start filming. When you film, the company will have income, right?

“Besides, we are Magic Entertainment. Magic is Star readings and energy fields, and entertainment is you guys acting! Besides, don’t you share the remuneration of your contract with me?”

Freya looked at Odalys with a hint of admiration.

She had never seen anyone run a company so effortlessly. “Odalys, are you not planning to sign any other artists?” Freya asked.

Odalys walked out indifferently, and after they all went out, the door closed automatically and locked itself.

“Aren’t you guys enough? More people are not necessarily a good thing. Besides, I don’t have the energy to take care of others, and I have more important things to do.” Odalys said.

The company was located there because the energy field could be connected to where Odalys’s mentor was in the mountains.

This location seemed inconspicuous, but it was actually the place with the strongest energy field in all of

Crownridge. Although her mentor was on the mountain, he could be connected to this company.

The energy that just repelled Oliver when he entered came from Odalys’s mentor.

“Is there anything we can do to help?” Selah asked.

The group chatted and laughed as they walked out. After just a few steps, they saw Dorian standing respectfully outside, obviously waiting for Odalys.

Hearing their voices, Dorian quickly turned around. Seeing Odalys, he excitedly stepped forward and whispered, “Mrs. Stewart, you’re done?”

Hearing him call her “Mrs. Stewart,” everyone was a little surprised, except for Freya.

But thinking of the person who had arranged a private jet for them earlier and escorted her back to Crownridge in a motorcade, they tacitly didn’t ask anything.

After all, Odalys had mentioned before that she was married.

She wouldn’t lie about something like this. Besides, she had no need to create hype.

“What’s wrong? Did something happen?” Odalys asked. She was a little surprised to see Dorian.

She quickly walked forward and saw Dorian holding his phone, his expression slightly unnatural.

“What’s the matter?” Odalys asked softly.

Dorian remained silent, unsure how to begin.

He had been thinking about this for a long time. He had been distracted all morning, and Percival had told him that since he was so restless, he should talk to Odalys.

“Mrs. Stewart, I can’t accept this! I’m almost sixty years old, and I was actually deceived by a good-for-nothing! I can’t stand it.” Dorian said through gritted teeth.

Although he was in his fifties, he was well-maintained. Coupled with the good treatment he received from the Stewart family, he looked to be in his forties. Moreover, he had been with Evander since they were in the army.

At that time, Evander was older than him. He had taken him under his wing, and because of that, he had saved his life.

Therefore, Dorian felt that his life belonged to the Stewart family.

Now that someone had humiliated him, it was like slapping the Stewart family in the face.

Dorian couldn’t accept this.

“Mr. Stewart asked me to come to you. It’s up to you to decide what to do about this. Mrs. Stewart, I’m not reconciled. I want to do something about this. Do you think

it’s possible?” Dorian asked in a low voice.

Knowing that Odalys was very capable, he was very respectful to her.

Freya was a little surprised to see Dorian’s respectful attitude. After all, Dorian was Evander’s staff. Edie had • never received a good attitude from Dorian.

She didn’t have much contact with Dorian, but she knew that he was loyal to the Stewart family and would never humble himself for outsiders.

“They want to scheme against you, then we’ll beat them at their own game,” Odalys whispered.

She felt that taking the initiative might not be a bad idea.

“What do you mean beat them at their own game? Can we help?” Selah got excited instantly after hearing this.

The four of them had been working on the script all night, and the filming hadn’t started yet, so even if they went back now, they would have nothing to do.

If they stayed with Odalys, they would have some fun.

By her side, there was never a dull moment.

Dorian hesitated for half a second. Seeing Odalys nod slightly, he gritted his teeth and said, “I was tricked. Someone wanted to scam me out of 600 thousand dollars by honey-trapping me.”

Freya was dumbfounded. She stared at Dorian in disbelief.

“Dorian, you’re telling me you fell for an online dating scam?” Freya nearly choked on her words.

Dorian’s face turned crimson, but he confessed honestly, “I felt bewitched that day. I don’t know why, but I just wanted to keep chatting with this person. Now that I think about it, something feels very wrong.

“Why would a man my age suddenly feel such a strong urge to build a connection romantically online?”

He might be naive, but he wasn’t a lovesick fool.

Furthermore, he was willing to leave the Stewart family for this woman at one point.

“You’ve been possessed.” Odalys suddenly spoke up.

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The moment Odalys finished her sentence, everyone fell silent, their shocked gazes turning towards her.

Odalys said, “Someone has been manipulating you. They must have used a charm or something to disrupt your energy field, leading to a sudden change in your thoughts and making you easy to control.”

“They are just trying to use you to get information.”

Dorian listened with red eyes, so angry that he stomped his feet.

“Who is this person? I’m going to kill them!” Dorian said through gritted teeth.

Odalys looked at his angry face, turned and walked

towards the company building. She opened the door and walked in, followed by the others.

The group sat on the sofa in the living room, the atmosphere eerily quiet. No one spoke.

Dorian said seriously, “Mrs. Stewart, what should I do? We can’t let anyone walk all over us! They can insult me, but they can never look down on the Stewart family!

“They must be trying to find out about the Stewart family! We can’t just let this go.”

His words silenced the others even more.

The Stewart family was a particularly sensitive topic in Crownridge.

Everyone knew that Dorian must have come from the Stewart family. When Percival came to pick up Odalys before, she called his name in front of them. Yesterday, when she went to the hospital, they knew that Percival was also with her.

So, the man who appeared with Odalys was Percival.

The people present knew that Odalys was married to Percival, who was recently rumored to be seriously ill and dead.

“Send him a message,” Odalys whispered.

Dorian was stunned, not expecting Odalys to say that.

“Are you sure?” Dorian was confused.

He really didn’t know what Odalys was up to, but he naturally had no experience in this kind of matter.

“Reveal to him something about the Stewart Group and lure him into the trap. Didn’t he want to ask you out? Then we’ll go see him!” Odalys said coldly.

She thought that it was better to just confront this person in person and teach him a lesson.

“Won’t this matter be exposed then? I thought the other person was a sexy girl, but they are a rough man.” Dorian whispered.

Francis became even quieter after listening.

He felt that all kinds of strange things were happening in the world.

He had only seen things about this online, but he didn’t expect it to actually happen around him in the real world.

“So what if his disguise was exposed? He brought it upon himself.” Odalys said.

Dorian immediately took out his mobile phone and handed it over.

Odalys took his phone, opened the dialog box, and saw dozens of messages from the scammer. They were all asking Dorian to meet in a hotel room.

Those mushy words gave her goosebumps.

“Oh my god.” Freya leaned closer and looked at the unsightly words.

Selah silently hugged Freya’s arm to keep herself from cursing.

If the scammer was really a girl, Selah felt that she would definitely be a scheming woman.

Odalys typed and sent the message. [Sorry, something came up at home, so I wasn’t looking at my phone.]

As expected, the scammer instantly replied: [Babe, what happened?]

Dorian rubbed his hands nervously. Meeting Odalys’s gaze, he quickly said, “Before I came, Mr. Stewart told me to leave this matter to you.”

“Okay.” Odalys nodded.

After a moment of silence, she typed: [It’s nothing. It’s just something that happened at home. I heard that the stock market has been turbulent recently, and Crownridge is in chaos.]

[What exactly happened?] The scammer seemed a little excited.

He had always wanted to know what happened to the Stewart family, and it was clear that this was what he was after.

Odalys replied: [My employer is not feeling well. Didn’t you watch the news last night? A female member of their family was sick last night, and the family is in a mess now.] The scammer was typing, but no message had been sent in a while.

Everyone held their breath, staring at Dorian’s phone screen. Even Dorian’s palms were sweating with nervousness.

The scammer: [Is that so? Don’t be sad, babe. I got us a room! Why don’t you come over so we can have a drink and relax? Anyway, those matters have nothing to do with you. I just want my little baby to be happy!]

He immediately sent a photo and a location. [I’m waiting for you in the suite at Monolith Hotel. Room 878.]

Stellan stared at the hotel name for a long time, his face turning extremely ugly.

“There’s something wrong with this hotel,” Stellan said.

Everyone looked at him in surprise, obviously puzzled. Stellan explained, “Many female stars in the entertainment industry were forced into sexual scandals in this hotel. Some even attempted suicide, but after the incident, the hotel’s surveillance cameras conveniently malfunctioned.

“So many people in the industry avoid it like the plague. Even if they have nowhere else to stay, they wouldn’t consider this hotel. But it’s indeed a high-end hotel, and many people went there for its luxurious appearance.” Freya nodded quickly and said, “Yes, something will happen if you stay in this hotel. I heard that a girl stayed in this hotel before, and her door was opened in the middle of the night.

“When she was taking a bath, a strange, drunk man broke in and wanted to take a bath with her. She called the police and found that the man was drunk, so he paid her 1 thousand dollars to settle it.”

Selah thought of something else as she listened.

“Lucian always liked to stay in this hotel before, and I kept asking him why, but he always kept it a secret! Every time he came back from staying here, the company would give him some good resources. I didn’t think about it before, but now it seems that there must be something wrong with this hotel,” Selah said.

Lucian Pierce was the boy who participated in the variety show before. In the end, because he wanted to win Sophia’s favor, he wanted to tempt Selah to kill Odalys.

Selah did not help him, but told Odalys about it.

Afterward, Lucian’s attempt to harm Odalys was exposed. After returning from the island, Lucian was immediately. arrested by the police, and the matter came to an end. Hearing her mention Lucian, it took the others a while to react.

“In that case, there is really something wrong with this hotel. After staying here for one night, Lucian can get resources. Either he participated in harming people, or there is a dirty deal going on there,” Francis analyzed.

He couldn’t find a better reason than this.

Odalys fell silent.

Staring at the hotel’s name, she felt a little dazed.

Before her death in her past life, she saw Selah hanging herself after being gang-raped, and it happened at the Monolith Hotel.

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She looked at Selah with a mix of emotions swirling within her.

Fortunately, Selah did not die in this timeline, and neither did she.

This hotel needed to be investigated.

The fact that the other party had booked a room here and tried to lure Dorian over implied that the people behind the hotel might also be involved in the Stewart family’s affairs. With that realization, her mind became clear.

Odalys said, “If there is a problem with the hotel, we should go see what’s lurking inside. We have time today, so let’s go with Dorian.”

Both Freya and Selah eagerly volunteered. “I want to go too!” they exclaimed.

“Odalys, I want to go too,” Selah said excitedly.

Everyone was eager to catch the latest drama firsthand. They couldn’t wait any longer.

“Okay, get ready. We’ll head out in ten minutes,” Odalys said.

She continued her actions without pausing, simply replying, [Okay, I’m looking forward to it.]

[Babe, see you later! I’ll make you the best cocktail you’ve ever had,] the other party replied instantly, clearly waiting for her to take the bait.

Odalys saw the message but didn’t reply, choosing instead to turn off her phone screen.

She sat there, lost in thought.

“If this hotel has issues, then its entire system, including the staff, is compromised. If something happens, the surveillance will be destroyed. It’s possible this hotel doesn’t even have surveillance cameras,” Stellan said quietly.

As the heir of the Drake family, he matured quickly after his parents were hospitalized following a car accident.

Stellan grew wary. His parents had warned him about the deceptive peace in Crownridge, and Odalys’s words only confirmed their concerns.

Being the future heir of the Drake Group, his thinking naturally carried more weight.

He said, “The mastermind behind this hotel likely wants to create the ultimate private sanctuary, a place with zero surveillance where the staff never intrudes, no matter what.” He added, “Even if something happens inside, no one will step in. Even if the police get involved, everyone will deny it. With no surveillance and no evidence, it means even death leaves no proof.”

“So this hotel becomes the perfect place for shady dealings. Whether it’s assault, murder, or unspeakable. transactions, no one would know what happened in the hotel,” Odalys analyzed in a low voice. Her words weren’t without merit.

“That’s shady! It’s no surprise that Lucian always gets great resources after visiting that place. He kept trying to convince me to go with him, saying it was a fantastic environment, but I refused,” Selah said.

But Odalys remained silent. She knew what Selah mentioned was tied to her death.

In the previous timeline, Selah was likely lured by Lucian. But instead of meeting Lucian, she encountered several men at the hotel who used horrifying methods on her. The abuse left her body broken, and in the end, unable to bear the humiliation, she took her own life.

Thinking of this, Odalys felt a heavy bitterness in her heart.

Selah’s case in the previous timeline might have been an exception, but there were likely many other girls who suffered similarly, unable to speak out, enduring silently.

If they persevered instead of waiting for it to end, there would undoubtedly be a second time.

These people might record videos to use as blackmail, forcing their victims to comply repeatedly. Some might even be coerced into luring others into the trap.

The more she thought about it, the colder her heart felt. “I’ll make some arrangements,” Odalys murmured. The others immediately gathered around, clearly ready to go, with no one refusing to join.

It seemed that since the start of their reality show, they had formed a small group. At some point, they had integrated into each other’s lives, becoming people they could trust.

“When the time comes…” Odalys lowered her voice. After she finished speaking, Francis and Stellan exchanged glances and nodded.

“What about me?” Dorian asked anxiously.

Hearing her plan without being included, Dorian felt left out. Since this issue started because of him, he didn’t want these young people risking themselves on his behalf. The Stewart family didn’t run from problems, nor would they hide when trouble arose. That was his principle.

“Of course, you’ll go to the meeting. He mentioned Room 878. You’ll meet him there,” Odalys said.

Dorian listened and nodded.

Since this was Odalys’s decision, he would not refuse, dangerous or not.

“Dorian, aren’t you afraid I’m setting you up? What if this is a trap, and I’m leading you straight into it? What happens if things go wrong?” Odalys asked in a low voice.

Dorian looked at her confidently.

He said, “Mrs. Stewart, you can’t be serious. This situation is my fault. If they’re using me to get information about the Stewart family, any consequences will be because of me. I can’t run away from my responsibility out of fear.”

“If you’re willing to stand up for me, I’ll walk right into the trap willingly. Stewarts aren’t afraid of death, but we’ll never be cowards,” Dorian added firmly, straightening his back. Freya nodded when she heard his words.

She had kept her relationship with the Stewart family private and intended to keep it that way.

The Stewarts were her adoptive family, and she saw Percival as a “brother.” However, she would never intentionally embarrass them in public. So, even if Odalys knew the truth about her adoption, she wouldn’t disclose it to anyone.

To Freya, such titles were a burden. She preferred her current, ordinary identity.

She shared the same respect for Dorian’s loyalty to the Stewart family.

Freya would likely be dead if not for the Stewarts, Evander, and Percival.

“Okay, let’s go,” Odalys said.

As she got up, she walked toward a cross above the fireplace and offered a prayer. The others quickly followed suit.

After offering their prayers, they turned to leave.

Stellan drove off with Francis, taking a detour. Meanwhile, Odalys, Selah, and Freya took their own cars.

Dorian went alone, following the GPS to the Monolith Hotel.

The hotel was located on the outskirts but was extravagantly decorated. As his car approached, the music from the fountain speakers started playing, and the water jets danced in sync with the melody.

A security guard approached immediately, polite and respectful. “Mister, do you have a reservation?”

“My friend booked a room, room 878,” Dorian said.

As soon as he mentioned Room 878, he noticed a flicker of hesitation in the guard’s eyes. The guard opened the car door for him, saying, “Welcome, esteemed guest. Please, come inside.”

The guard personally led him into the hotel.

Inside, the hotel was opulent, but it gave Dorian an uneasy feeling.

Though he was only a butler, his authority was

considerable, and he had visited many luxurious places. However, there was something off about this one. The eerie quietness made his scalp tingle.

From the moment he entered, it felt as if an invisible hand was pressing down on him, and at critical moments, it seemed ready to shove him away.

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The sensation was strange. It was an unprecedented eeriness.

Dorian quickened his pace. The security guard pressed the elevator button for him, sending him directly to the 8th floor. After he stepped out, the guard remained standing by the elevator doors.

“Thank you.” Dorian nodded to the security guard.

Only then did the security guard turn and re-enter the elevator, watching as it descended to the first floor.

He quickly took out his cell phone and sent Odalys a message: [Mrs. Stewart, there’s something wrong with this hotel.]

Unexpectedly, as soon as the message was sent, a “ding” sounded, and it bounced back with a notification: [ Message failed to send.] He glanced at his phone screen and noticed there was no signal.

The glaring red “X” at the top of the screen confirmed it. Dorian frowned but quickly calmed down.

He massaged his brow, then walked towards Room 878, which was at the end of the corridor. Just as he raised his hand to knock, the door creaked open.

“My dear, are you there?” Dorian whispered.

The room remained unsettlingly silent.

He stepped inside, and the door slammed shut behind him. Dorian’s expression darkened as several burly men emerged from the shadows of the room.

Some of them stood behind him, blocking his exit.

“Who are you? Where’s my girlfriend?” Dorian asked, feigning confusion.

The faces of these men were familiar. They were the same sleazy ones from the video he’d seen earlier.

Though Dorian knew this was the case, he deliberately acted frightened and panicked, prompting the men to burst into mocking laughter.

“Girlfriend? Seriously? Old man, are you so desperate for a woman that you’ve lost your mind? You’re really helpless.” The scruffy man sneered. He was the one who pretended to be a girl and scammed Dorian.

He grabbed Dorian by the collar, pulling him into the room.

The bag in Dorian’s hand was snatched away in the process.

“Touch my money and you’ll regret it,” Dorian growled. through gritted teeth.

The scruffy man opened the bag and found it full of cash. Holding it up to his nose, he took a deep sniff and cursed,” Damn, this is real money! All of it!”

“Boss, don’t you think this is a little too little? Should we make him cough up another six million dollars?” one of the men whispered.

The original demand of 600 thousand dollars seemed like a lot, but now, with easy money within reach, their greed grew insatiable. Humans were truly never satisfied.

The scruffy man adjusted his sagging pants, stepped forward, and pressed a knife against Dorian’s throat. His voice dropped menacingly. “Tell me, what’s the situation with the Stewart family right now?”

Dorian turned his head away.

In the next instant, he grabbed the scruffy man’s wrist, and with a loud “snap,” the man’s arm was forcibly broken.

The scruffy man froze in shock, his screams echoing as pain overwhelmed him.

Before he could pull his arm back, Dorian kicked him in the stomach, sending him flying.

He groaned, spitting out blood, his teeth clenched in pain. His eyes locked on Dorian as the others drew their daggers and charged.

With a loud bang, the door burst open.

Odalys strode in with confident steps. The men froze in disbelief, only to be swiftly taken down by Dorian.

“Don’t move!” Francis and Stellan rushed forward as well.

Sensing danger, the men whirled around, hoping to escape through the window, their prearranged escape route. However, just as they were about to jump, ropes suddenly ensnared them, jerking them back.

They crashed to the floor.

Realizing something was wrong, they fumbled for their phones, only to find their pockets empty.

Even the slowest among them now understood they had fallen into a trap. As they wanted to shout for help, no sound came out. The leader’s face paled as he stared at Odalys in shock.

“Go on, scream. Why aren’t you screaming? Even if you scream your lungs out, no one will come to save you.”

Odalys said with a chilling smile.

As she stepped inside, Freya and Selah slipped in after her, slamming the door shut with a resounding bang.

Both of them looked pale and out of breath.

They rushed up to Odalys, grabbed her arm, and gasped, We think we just saw a ghost.”

Odalys narrowed her eyes, her expression darkening.

“This place is indeed filled with negative energy,” she said. Freya swallowed hard, trying to compose herself before saying, “While we were running up the stairwell, we saw Lucian.”

“Lucian? Isn’t he locked up in prison?” Francis frowned deeply.

He had a terrible impression of Lucian.

Lucian would stoop to any level, even attempted murder, just to curry favor with Sophia.

“But Freya and I saw him. He was at the corner of the seventh floor and entered a room.” Selah whispered.

Odalys stood there, deep in thought, her gaze shifting to the men lying on the floor.

“Let’s deal with these guys first,” she said.

She stepped forward as Dorian delivered a series of heavy kicks to their bodies. The men groaned in pain, but no sound came from their throats. They could only glare at their captors with resentment.

“Mmph, mmph,” they tried to speak but could produce no sound.

Odalys looked down at them coldly, her gaze finally resting on the scruffy man. “Do you want to live or die?”

The scruffy man moved his lips, but no sound emerged. He nodded vigorously. Odalys waved her hand, and his voice returned. As soon as he regained control of his body, he scrambled to his feet, grabbed a nearby knife, and lunged at her.

Everyone held their breath, realizing it was too late to intervene.

Just as the blade seemed about to pierce Odalys’s abdomen, she grabbed the scruffy man’s wrist mid-air. With a sharp “crack,” she twisted it until it broke.

He let out a blood-curdling scream.

Odalys snatched the knife from his hand. As he stood frozen in shock, she drove the blade into his arm with brutal force.

The scruffy man roared in pain again, his anger replaced by fear as he stared at her in disbelief. Before he could react, the dagger plunged into his leg.

The blade plunged deep into his leg, sending a gush of blood flowing out.

Odalys grabbed him by the throat, lifting him effortlessly off the ground. His feet dangled in the air, and his breathing became labored as he neared suffocation. Finally, she hurled him to the ground with a thud.

“Looks like Hannah didn’t tell you I’m a killer,” Odalys said coldly.

Her words confirmed the man’s connection to Hannah.

Everyone was stunned into silence. Even Dorian was taken aback and blurted out, “What do you mean? Is he one of Mrs. Bennett’s people?”

Odalys said, “It seems he’s related to Hannah by blood, probably cousins. He’s also a murderer. At least two victims that I can confirm. Hannah must have bailed him out.”

She continued, “Their plan was to use his criminal record to manipulate him, sending him to get close to you and lure you out. If successful, they’d replace your identity, use your phone to contact the Stewart family.”

As she finished, the scruffy man’s face turned pale. His kos quivered, astonished by how much Odalys seemed to know.

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“It was Oliver who gave you the talisman. You approached Dorian while he was out shopping, causing him to be influenced by the magnetic field of your talisman and fall into your trap, right?” Odalys asked coldly.

The scruffy man’s name was Federick Morgan. He nearly fainted from the pain, and the fear nearly made him faint again.

He had heard rumors about Odalys’s formidable skills, her ability to predict events. At first, he didn’t believe it, but now that she had uncovered everything, he admitted she was capable.

“It’s all Hannah’s fault! If you want revenge, go to her! Why are you taking it out on me? Don’t forget, I’m your mother’s cousin. I’m your uncle!” Federick roared.

As soon as he finished speaking, Dorian punched him. Federick’s teeth were knocked out, and his mouth filled with blood. He tried to speak through the pain, but blood just kept spilling from the corners of his lips.

“Search him,” Odalys ordered.

Francis stepped forward quickly, joined by Stellan.

They searched the men thoroughly, finding several items, including talismans on two of them. Odalys took the talismans and rubbed them between her fingers.

“They have talismans on them?” Selah asked in surprise. Freya stood guard near the door, her eyes darting around nervously as if expecting someone to burst in at any moment. She remained vigilant.

“These are Love Spells? To think they got hold of them when even Sophia couldn’t after she lost her virginity. Looks like Hannah doesn’t trust Sophia very much,” Odalys chuckled.

Their supposed favoritism toward Sophia was nothing but a facade.

“Odalys, what should we do now?” Francis asked.

Odalys looked at them thoughtfully. She said, “Let’s restrain them for now. We’ll take them to Bennett Villa later and hear what Hannah has to say.”

“Got it,” Stellan responded immediately, pulling two ropes. from his bag. Together, they tied the men securely. Odalys burned the Love Spells, poured the ashes into the water, and made all the men drink it.

Freya rubbed her hands excitedly and asked, “What will happen to them after they drink the water mixed with Love Spell ashes?”

“No, don’t!” the men protested weakly, struggling in vain as they were forced to swallow the mixture.

Odalys tossed the cup aside casually. “Their hearts and minds will become perfectly synchronized.”

“So they’ll basically end up attracted to each other?” Selah’s eyes lit up.

The thought seemed thrilling to her.

Odalys smiled but remained silent. She turned and stepped outside. “Dorian, wait here for me. I’ll be back shortly to address this.”

“Mrs. Stewart.” Dorian hesitated, worry etched on his face.

Odalys placed a talisman on the door and told him, “This room is the most dangerous in the entire hotel. Guard it for me. No matter what, don’t come out.”

“Understood,” Dorian replied, breaking into a cold sweat but retreating back inside.

Odalys shut the door and headed down the hallway, with Selah leading the way.

Several people returned to the eerily quiet 7th-floor corridor. Selah trotted along, stopping at a door with an inexplicable tingling sensation on her scalp.

Disturbing images flashed through Selah’s mind, making her throat tighten as if something was choking her.

“Don’t be afraid,” Odalys said, her voice calm but firm. Her gaze was intense.

She stepped forward, placing a reassuring hand on Selah’s shoulder.

Others had no idea, but Odalys was well aware. This was the room where Selah had died in the previous timeline. Perhaps it was lingering fear from that life that made Selah tremble now.

The more Selah feared, the more determined she was to help her overcome it, knowing it could impact her life later on.

“I’m not afraid,” Selah said, though her voice wavered slightly.

At that moment, a man’s anguished cries came from inside the room.

“It hurts! Stop it! Please, Mr. Hecox, no more!”

“Dammit, it was just a few hits!”,

“You agreed to this, and now you want to back out?”

The yelling grew louder, and suddenly, the door swung open. Selah froze, but Odalys grabbed her arm and pulled her aside.

Lucian fled in terror.

Before he could take a few steps, several arms reached out and grabbed him.

His screams echoed through the hallway, shrill and pitiful.” I was wrong! I was really wrong!”

Lucian pleaded, “You want Selah, don’t you? I’ll call her right now! I’ll bring her here for you!”

He added, “It’s her fault! She’s the reason I ended up in jail because she betrayed me and helped Odalys set me up! I’ll contact that bitch right away!

“Don’t worry. If I call her, she’ll come right away. She’s so insecure and powerless that she’ll let you do whatever you want!”

The vile words drifted out from the room, and Selah staggered, disbelief etched on her face.

She never imagined Lucian would go this far to harm her.

Judging from the voices, there were at least five or six men inside, all threatening him.

Lucian suggested luring her in to appease them. It was nothing short of a death sentence for her.

Just then, Selah’s phone vibrated. Looking at the caller ID, it was Lucian’s number.

The moment her phone rang, the room fell eerily silent.

“Go in and take a look,” Odalys said calmly.

She already knew what was going on inside, but she wanted Selah to face it herself.

“Okay.” Selah nodded, her voice shaky but determined. She trusted Odalys completely, as though this trust was deeply ingrained.

As Selah stepped forward, Odalys reached back and stopped Freya.

“You stay out here,” Odalys instructed.

Freya wanted to protest but quickly understood Odalys’s intent. Whatever was inside was likely too chaotic, something she didn’t want Freya to see.

Stellan held Freya back as well. “Don’t look,” he said firmly.

Francis peeked into the room and gasped. Lucian was tied up, blood pooling on the floor.

“You… you…” Lucian stammered, clutching his phone as he saw Selah and Odalys step into the room.

His face was a mix of shock and fear, as though he had been caught red-handed by the very people he was scheming against.

He reached for a blanket to cover himself, but it had. already been discarded on the ground.

Several men stood frozen in place as if paralyzed.

“Hello, everyone!” Odalys’s voice rang out. “I’m Odalys. I happened to witness something wild just now, so I couldn’t resist starting a livestream. Shall we take a look together?”

Unbeknownst to Lucian, Odalys had started streaming the moment Selah stepped forward.

The moment Lucian tried to escape the room in disheveled clothing, only to be dragged back by several people, was caught on camera phones.

It was noon, the lunch break for office workers.

Odalys’s popularity skyrocketed after her live broadcast last night! Fans found her live stream more authentic than paparazzi photos, leading many to eagerly tune in.

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No one knew when Odalys would start her livestreams, so many followers had enabled notifications. The moment she went live, an overwhelming 50 million viewers joined instantly.

“Selah, Odalys! You…” Lucian stared at them in shock. Flushed with embarrassment, he watched as Selah rushed towards him, throwing something in his direction.

Selah exclaimed, “Lucian, we’re friends. Why would you do this to me? You used me to hurt Odalys before, and now you’re trying to trick me into coming here with these men?” “I…” Lucian groaned as he was hit by the objects she threw. Blood poured down his forehead, making him feel faint. The other men in the room didn’t dare to move, terrified that their faces might be caught on camera. They remained silent, like statues.

Selah shouted, “All the dirty rules in the entertainment industry exist because of trash like you all! You trick women into these situations, and you even do it yourself.”

“No wonder you always had access to the best resources. Turns out you were earning them in bed!” she said, her voice dripping with contempt.

Lucian struggled, but the ropes binding his hands and feet only tightened the more he thrashed. His eyes turned bloodshot with frustration.

Odalys said coldly, “I remember you trying to frame me before. I reported you, and you were arrested. Why are you here instead of in custody?”

The question echoed through the room.

Lucian froze for a moment before glaring at Odalys with seething hatred.

“Odalys, you bitch! Do you still want to put me in jail? But I have plenty of connections. Even if I get arrested again, I’ll be out in a few days!” he declared arrogantly.

This was the power of money. Regular people might rot in jail, but not him.

As long as he stayed out of the public eye, no one would know he was free.

His low profile led to the day’s events, sparking a fleeting regret. However, gazing upon Odalys and Selah, his heart brimmed with overwhelming discontent.

Odalys replied calmly, “Is that so? Seems like your backers aren’t that great after all. They bailed you out only to throw you into this mess.

“You’re nothing but a broken man now. You can call us names, but at least we can live better than you.”

Odalys said softly, “Your body seems to be struggling. Look, there’s blood on your buttocks.”

The calmer she became, the angrier Lucian became.

He shouted, “Odalys, you dare insult me? I’ll fucking kill you!” Lucian roared, “You think getting Selah to run errands for you makes you invincible? As long as she’s in the entertainment industry, my boss will get her! She will end up like me one day!”

Odalys chuckled softly, her laughter dripping with disdain.

“Don’t worry. Selah is under my protection. Let’s see who dares to harm her,” she declared, her voice resolute.

She wasn’t just addressing Lucian but also the people watching her livestream. She knew there were people in the industry tuning in.

Suddenly, Lucian’s phone buzzed again. Before he could answer, Selah rushed forward and snatched it, staring at the familiar number on the screen.

“It’s my former boss,” Selah said.

As soon as she spoke, the men around Lucian stirred. His eyes widened in panic.

Lucian screamed in pain.

The men, as if by silent agreement, suddenly tried to flee the room. But the moment they rushed to the door, they were met by Francis and Stellan, who blocked their exit.

With a loud thud, the men were thrown back.

They fell to the ground. Odalys stood there, looking down at them. “Well, you look familiar. Have we met somewhere before?” she said.

The men were none other than the shareholders of Bennett Group.

These shareholders had an unexpected connection to Lucian, meaning they also knew his boss. This was why Lucian was assigned to entertain them.

“Who are they?” Selah was confused.

Though she hadn’t seen them before, something about their faces filled her with a wave of unexplainable anger and disgust.

Odalys replied, “Shareholders of Bennett Group. Seems like they’re close to your former boss. The shady rules at your company were likely tied to them.”

“No wonder Lucian was so eager to cozy up to Sophia,” she added with a sarcastic smirk.

The entertainment industry, it seemed, was a disturbingly small world.

Everything and everyone was somehow connected, circling back to the same group of people.

“My old boss wanted to curry favor with Bennett Group’s shareholders? So the two companies were already linked?” Selah asked, shocked.

[This is so shocking!]

[As expected, Odalys’s livestreams keep getting more explosive.]

[Is Lucian seriously here after being abused? There’s blood everywhere.]

[Odalys truly is our queen! Her gossip is not only intense but also real. Paparazzi, take notes. This is how you do it!]

[Oh my! Is this how the entertainment industry’s dirty rules work? These people go after both men and women?]

[This is terrifying. Selah had already ended her contract, yet Lucian still tried to lure her here. If she had come, wouldn’t she have been…]

[Call the police! Has anyone called the cops yet? This is horrifying. These disgusting men need to be arrested immediately.]

[Lucian says he has connections, so he skips jail time? What kind of fairness is this?]

The livestream exploded in popularity.

Initially, 50 million viewers joined, but as the shocking events unfolded, many began inviting friends to watch. • Some even bought trending hashtags to spread the word. Within moments, the incident dominated the top 10 trending topics. Millions of netizens joined the livestream, curious about the buzz.

The online viewership skyrocketed from 50 million to over 100 million in just 2 minutes, and now has reached a staggering 700 million viewers worldwide! The stream even crashed due to the overwhelming demand.

The data didn’t lie. A live stream, without any paid promotion, reached an incredible 700 million views.

This unprecedented success proved one thing. Odalys’s popularity was entirely genuine. Even if she stopped acting, her influence spanned the globe.

Just then, someone knocked on the door.

Odalys glanced up as Lee entered, holding his ID out as he acknowledged her livestream.

Lee said, “I am Lee Hersey, from the Crownridge Police Department. I’m here investigating a report alleging you bribed someone and then left the station before being officially released. It’s also been suggested you’re involved in illegal transactions.”

He turned to Lucian. “Are you Lucian?”

Lucian’s lips trembled, and his face turned ashen.

“Yes.” Lucian knew he had no way out.

Having just been released two days ago, he was now caught red-handed by the police. This time, he realized he might never see freedom again.

“Excellent!” Lee nodded slightly.

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Lee approached Odalys, addressing the livestream camera, “Ms. Stone, I wasn’t expecting to see you here. We received a tip.

“I’d like to confirm something to the viewers. We acknowledge that Lucian’s release was because of a bribe. We take full responsibility for this failure on our part.” Lee continued, “We have identified the individuals involved in taking bribes. The police department will release an official statement on our social media account shortly. We welcome everyone to monitor and hold us accountable.” He waved his hand, and immediately, policemen swarmed in.

They unshackled Lucian and took him into custody, along with several others. Lee proceeded to verify their identities, and their names were exposed on the spot.

The Bennett Group had been previously manipulated by Henry, leading to its downfall. Now, with the shareholders’ reprehensible actions exposed, the Bennett Group was struggling to recover.

Lee turned to Odalys, his tone slightly lighter than usual. ” Thank you, Ms. Stone, for your livestream and for helping us witness this firsthand.”

He gave Odalys a faint smile and nodded. It seemed her reports were consistently credible, leaving little room for surprise.

After the arrests, the hotel was sealed off entirely, with police officers kicking down doors one by one.

It didn’t take long before more individuals were discovered and taken away, all involved in illegal transactions.

[Wow, every incident seems to involve this hotel.]

[Who’s the boss behind this place? They must be powerful.

I heard the surveillance always goes out whenever something happens here. Definitely shady.]

[Wait, I think I spotted some well-known celebrities and even a director!]

[Hold on, let me rewind the stream to double-check.]

The livestream exploded once again, with viewers overwhelmed by the endless stream of shocking revelations. No one dared to look away, afraid they might miss more dramatic moments.

There were many hashtags trending, [Breaking! Odalys livestream bombshell, [Odalys exposes the entertainment industry], [Entertainment world in chaos], and [Bennett Group shareholders’ scandal exposed].

The buzz wasn’t limited to platforms like Twitter and TikTok. Even news outlets were reporting on the events. The overwhelming online traffic caused some sites to crash.

This incident sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and garnered widespread media attention.

Meanwhile, the police continued their livestream. It was evident that the operation was aimed squarely at this hotel. What was once a booming business was now exposed as a hub for illegal activities.

Officers searched the control room only to find the surveillance equipment either destroyed or nonexistent. They even uncovered contracts that hinted at further wrongdoing.

After the chaos subsided, Odalys ended her livestream. “Selah, are you alright?” Freya was also startled.

She hurried forward to help Selah, who had nearly collapsed onto the floor.

Selah leaned against the wall, weakly shaking her head with a faint smile. “I’m fine, just struggling to process everything.”

“As long as you’re okay,” Francis chimed in, relieved.

Stellan, staying relatively composed, glanced at the trending topics. He sent a few messages to his parents and then put away his phone.

“Odalys, what should we do now?” Stellan asked.

Odalys pointed upwards. “Back to 878,” she said.

The group immediately headed to Room 878. It seemed the police were aware this room was connected to her, as they deliberately avoided entering it.

Odalys pushed the door open and saw Dorian standing there. He was holding a dagger, guarding the thugs, worried they might escape.

Hearing the noise, Dorian quickly turned around and asked, Mrs. Stewart, you’re back?”

“Yes, wrap them up,” Odalys replied.

The men struggled but were quickly subdued and restrained.

On their way downstairs, both the police and the cameras seemed to intentionally avoid them. Odalys found it strange and glanced around. In the distance, under a tree, she spotted a tall figure.

The man stood there with his hands clasped behind his back, watching her from afar.

Odalys was momentarily stunned. She hadn’t expected. Percival to show up there.

Meeting her gaze, he nodded slightly. Odalys looked around and quickly took out her phone, sending a message: [Did you orchestrate this hotel raid?]

[Yes.] Percival’s reply was a single, swift word.

[This hotel has issues. The owner behind it might be my uncle. Now that it’s been sealed off, the boss’s dealings with these people have been exposed through the contracts we found.]

[Everyone involved in this place will be panicking, trying to contact him and urging him to handle this quickly.]

[Some might even attempt to kill him to silence him.] Percival sent several messages in succession.

Odalys fell silent. She knew Percival was highly capable, but she hadn’t anticipated his ability to predict everything so accurately.

It was as if he had done nothing, yet he had effortlessly blocked every path forward for his enemies.

This was the power of a true leader, someone whose intellect seemed far beyond that of ordinary people.

[This is what you meant by forcing him to return to the country?] Odalys asked, a thought crossing her mind.

Percival replied: [Yes.]

The two stared at their screens for a while before looking up, their gazes meeting briefly in mid-air. Odalys smiled at him, then turned and got into her car.

Percival watched her leave before withdrawing his gaze.

“Mr. Stewart.” Callum strode towards him.

He extended the stack of documents. “These are the contracts we found in the hotel.

“The car is full of contracts. I glanced at them and saw they were all graded, involving billionaires, individuals with tens of millions in assets, wealthy businessmen, politicians, and so on.”

Callum continued, “These are the contracts of the biggest giants here, involving many people and things.”

He was a little surprised. He knew the world was chaotic, but he didn’t know it could be so chaotic.

Affairs and mistresses among the wealthy were common, but for people to hand over incriminating evidence like this was rare.

“Find someone to organize all these materials. Investigate whether any of these individuals have been transferring assets abroad or have unusual family medical issues,” Percival instructed coldly.

Callum nodded, his expression complicated.

“Once these documents are in our hands, they’ll eventually catch on and try to negotiate with the Stewart family. At that point, the family might find itself under intense scrutiny again,” Callum said in a low voice.

Percival stood tall, his gaze icy. He showed no sign of fear.

“From the moment they targeted the Stewart family, retreat was never an option. Ever since my father’s car accident, we’ve endured long enough. It’s time to end it,” Percival said. firmly.

Callum felt a surge of determination. “Understood. I’ll get started right away,” he said before leaving.

As Callum departed, Orson approached, holding a phone.

“Edie is hospitalized. The curse worm’s backlash seems to be causing a miscarriage. Should we tell her she was pregnant?” Orson asked quietly.

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