Chapter 286

Freya was taken aback by Selah's words. "They sent you the script, so why are you pushing Stellan and me to do it? This is a rare opportunity to play the lead, and you're not going to take it?" Freya asked, clearly confused.

Selah and Francis exchanged a glance. Selah said, "I've never played a lead role before. The character is great, but it doesn't quite suit my image. Francis, on the other hand, is a former supermodel who switched careers. He's an actor, but he chose the second male lead. I went with the second female lead."

"So, what about you and Stellan? Have you thought about it?" Selah asked.

Freya picked up the script, reading it for a moment. Before she knew it, she was hooked. "Are you sure you're not interested in playing the lead?" Freya asked again.

Both Selah and Francis nodded. They immediately called Stellan. To their surprise, he hadn't gone to sleep yet and was talking to his parents. When he saw the incoming call, he answered immediately.

"Why are you still awake?" Stellan asked, puzzled.

Francis exchanged a look with the others and replied, "We had a script reading today, and we realized that you and Freya are perfect for the lead roles. Selah and I are thinking about playing the second female and second male leads."

"We weren't sure if you had time. If you're free, would you consider taking the role?" Francis asked.

Stellan was surprised. The script was from Odalys Star; during today's reading, the boss's child had been kidnapped, and Odalys had located and helped rescue the child. In exchange for the favor, the boss gave her the script and allowed them to choose the roles.

"Does it suit us?" Stellan asked, concerned. "This script came from Odalys Star. If all of us end up playing the roles, won't it"

The others had already reviewed the script and considered it solid.

"Damon said today that none of the roles have been assigned yet. It's not my decision. If you're sure about it, you can go to the audition tomorrow. If you pass, you'll get the role. If not, we'll talk about it then," Odalys said calmly. She sensed a connection between these people; sometimes, coincidences worked in strange ways. When the time was right, opportunities seemed to fall into one's lap.

"I'll go over the script tomorrow and see. If it works, I'm willing to give it a try," Stellan said. After a pause, he lowered his voice and added, "Odalys, my dad wants to talk to you. Is it a good time? If not, he can call you tomorrow."

"It's fine," Odalys replied. She stood up and walked toward the floor-to-ceiling window, leaning against it, a sense of regret washing over her. Dangelo's voice came through the phone, calm and steady, like that of a middle-aged man. He spoke politely and apologized for disturbing her.

"It's no trouble. I'm still awake," Odalys responded.

Dangelo paused before continuing in a quieter tone. "The company arranges a physical exam every year, but every time, the results show that I have no health problems. This time, though, after the incident, I was diagnosed with cancer. Stellan and I believe someone might be behind this; it's highly likely the disease was induced."

"And about the car accident—it was strange. My car was running perfectly fine, but when I turned a corner, it suddenly lost control, like something was pushing it from behind, and it was thrown off course."

Chapter 236 (Note: This chapter number is inconsistent with the previous chapter. It should be reviewed.)

Dangelo spoke, and if it weren't for his own experience, he probably wouldn't have believed it either. But he and Sienna both clearly felt something was amiss. Talking about it with her today, they both had the same feeling: there was something more to this.

"Bad luck, perhaps," Odalys said, her curiosity piqued. "But the Drake family is definitely being targeted. Does your company have a specific partner for the physical exams?"

Dangelo nodded. "Yes, in Crownridge, there are some excellent companies, and many have their own exclusive health checkup partners. The main benefit is that you don't have to wait in line; it saves time. Usually, we make an appointment in advance, and then the department people go together for the checkup. The results are sent directly to the company. It's simple and convenient, so we handle it this way," Dangelo explained.

Odalys fell silent.

"So the problem lies with the health exam partner," Odalys said, her voice steady.

Dangelo understood immediately.

"Alright, I get it. I'll have someone secretly look into the health partner and find out who's behind it," Dangelo said, his voice low and determined. From the current medical reports, there was no way his cancer had developed this year. He had completed a checkup last month, so it was impossible to have contracted the disease in just two weeks. Such illnesses generally have warning signs; it couldn't have appeared out of nowhere.

"It's best to check everyone around you, or perhaps replace them all," Odalys suggested, her tone calm but firm. The people closest to him were the most likely to tamper with things.

"I've already claimed to be sick as an excuse and replaced my driver, bodyguard, and even the servants at home," Dangelo replied. He was a businessman, clear-headed and sharp. When Stellan had mentioned these things, he realized the Drake family had become a target. In such situations, one wrong move could spell disaster for the entire family. This hadn't happened before; many wealthy individuals had suddenly met misfortune—helicopters crashing mid-flight or deadly car accidents. They all seemed like accidents, but most were orchestrated.

"If anything comes up, call me," Odalys said.

After finishing her call with Dangelo, Odalys stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing out at the empty square below. The only people she could see were a few late-night food delivery drivers; beyond that, there was no one in sight.

"Odalys, want some more?" Freya asked, holding up a skewer of grilled meat.

Odalys took the lamb skewer and took a bite.

"I'm starting to feel a bit sleepy," Odalys admitted.

Francis and Selah had finished eating and were stretching as they stood up. They glanced at the clock; it was already 2:30 AM.

"Alright, Odalys, I'm going to bed now," Selah said, yawning. Francis waved and went straight to his room.

After finishing the lamb skewer, Odalys noticed the table had been cleaned up. She tossed the skewer stick into the trash bag and headed toward Freya's room.

"I've already made the bed," Freya said cutely, immediately climbing into bed. She even lifted the blanket for Odalys, motioning for her to lie down. Odalys looked at her with a soft smile. Freya's eager expression made her chuckle as she went to freshen up. Afterward, Odalys climbed into bed, and Freya quickly snuggled up next to her, her small hand nervously clutching Odalys' arm.

"It's okay. Good night," Odalys said gently.

As soon as the words left her mouth, Freya immediately fell asleep, leaving Odalys lying there, staring up at the ceiling. Her mind raced, replaying everything that had happened recently. It wasn't until she had sorted through the details that she finally drifted off to sleep.

Suddenly, the phone vibrated, the sound piercing through the quiet room. Odalys glanced at it, picked it up, and saw that it was Freya's phone. She watched as the call went unanswered, and soon, a message popped up.

This cleaned-up version addresses grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and inconsistencies in chapter numbering. Note that Chapter 236 seems out of place and needs to be checked for accuracy in the original source material.