Chapter 245
The cat fell silent as Percival watched her stare out the window, lost in thought.
"How about we grab something to eat before we go?" Percival cleared his throat, softening his voice.
Odalys reached for a pack of biscuits beside her, tearing it open and taking a small bite. "No need," she said calmly. "Let's settle things with the Bernei Tamuly first. We'll eat afterward."
She chewed the biscuit slowly, the crisp, savory flavor spreading in her mouth. As she reached for another, Percival handed her a cup of coffee. She drank two quick sips.
The car pulled up in front of the Bennett Villa.
"I'll handle this; you don't need to follow me," Odalys said, opening the car door. As she started to get out, Percival followed, but she quickly raised her hand to stop him.
Percival furrowed his brows. "You don't want anyone to see us together!" His voice was low and husky, softer than usual, but with an unmistakable hint of displeasure.
Odalys seemed intent on keeping her distance from Percival, even though Callum seemed confused. Any other woman would be eager to flaunt the connection.
"It's not that," Odalys explained, her eyes narrowing slightly. "The Bennett family has a wicked energy around them. It's better if you stay out of it." The villa was shrouded in a heavy, sinister aura, as though it would consume them. The malevolent energy, already present when she'd left for her arranged marriage, had grown darker, more intense—almost overwhelming.
"This isn't right," she muttered, shaking her head. "This level of darkness…"
"Wait," Percival said quickly, grabbing her wrist as she started to step out of the car. He held her hand firmly.
Odalys turned to him in confusion. Percival, with a grave expression, passed her a file. "When you participated in that variety show, the Bennett family sent someone to the mountain, hoping to find your master. They likely wanted to kidnap him, but the terrain was unfamiliar, and their bodyguards were wiped out."
"If you go to the Bennett family now, they might not let you leave easily. And their goal isn't just the emerald pendant you're holding." Percival's voice was serious, laden with concern. He'd wanted to warn her last night but hadn't—she'd been exhausted. Seeing her headed straight for the villa, he knew he had to speak up. Even staying outside, he couldn't guarantee she wouldn't be caught in their trap.
"I understand," Odalys whispered, nodding slowly.
Percival released her wrist, though his worry remained. As Odalys walked toward the villa, she smirked internally. The Bennett family thought they could take her master! Ridiculous. They had no idea what they were dealing with. Her master might be old, but those bodyguards couldn't even reach him.
The Bennett Villa's door wasn't even closed, and she could already hear Henry's furious voice inside.
"Damn it! Odalys thinks just because she got some fame from that show, she can act untouchable! How dare she do this to your family!" Henry threw his coffee cup across the room, the sharp sound of it smashing against the floor echoing through the house.
Sophia sat there, her eyes swollen from crying. "Forget it. She's part of the Stewart family now. Of course, she's going to look down on the Bennett family."
"She's married into the Stewart family. Even if that old man is dying, she's still the young mistress. If she wanted to kill you, she could do it easily."
"I don't want my brothers getting angry at her because of me. I can't even go to the hospital anymore. She's out to…involve yourselves. I don't want to drag you all into this." Sophia's voice faltered.
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Chapter 215
Hannah, sitting nearby, couldn't hide the rage in her eyes. "Does she really think we're all dead?" she hissed. "She's openly trying to suppress you—it's an insult to the Bennett family's honor! Go, right now, and call her. Tell her to get back here."
Just as she finished speaking, heavy footsteps echoed from outside. Everyone froze, turning their heads.
Odalys stood in the doorway, wearing rugged work pants and black combat boots, her posture confident and fearless. Her sharp features and piercing gaze locked onto them, cold mockery clear in her eyes.
"Well? What's the matter? Cat got your tongues?" Odalys's voice was icy, every word dripping with contempt.
She stepped forward, grabbing Sophia by the arm and yanking her off the couch. "Looks like I didn't teach you enough of a lesson. You really think you can slander people just because you're making things up!" she sneered.
Her actions stunned everyone into silence. Hannah tried to get up.
"Odalys, what do you think you're doing? Let her go!" Hannah shouted, her voice filled with fury.
Before she could finish, Odalys slapped Sophia across the face. The impact was loud; Sophia's lip split open, blood trickling down her face as she fell to the floor.
Odalys clapped her hands, her gaze cold and commanding. "Well? No more words? I thought your skin was thick enough to keep talking, but now you're silent."
Sophia remained frozen, too stunned to respond.
"Odalys, are you out of your mind? You can bully her outside, but here? In the house?" Henry bellowed, storming toward her.
He raised his hand, but Odalys caught his wrist, her eyes freezing as she glared at him. Henry froze, a chill running down his spine. His eyes widened in shock.
Before he could react, Odalys grabbed a fruit knife from the coffee table and drove it into his palm, pinning it to the leather sofa. A sickening scream escaped Henry's throat as blood gushed from the wound, dripping onto the couch.
"Ah, you!" Atlas yelped, his face pale.
The thick scent of iron filled the room. Hannah was speechless, her eyes burning with rage. She almost couldn't breathe from her fury.
"Odalys! You filthy bitch! You've severed all ties with the Bennett family, and yet you have the nerve to come back and hit us! You filthy whore, I swear I'll kill you!" Hannah hissed, trying to lunge at her. But her body, bruised and broken, refused to cooperate.
Henry, his hand impaled on the sofa, collapsed onto the floor, his eyes staring in disbelief. Was this a nightmare? Was Odalys really capable of this?