Chapter 396

Odalys stroked her wine glass, then said, "The aura on his body is very similar to the one emanating from the ring. I suspect this man is connected to the extermination of the general's family. But last night, his son died outside the Bennett Villa, leaving him the only survivor."

Freya frowned. "Wouldn't that mean the end of his lineage? If so, there's no point in all this. I have a feeling things aren't that simple. People only continue such schemes if they still have hope. If his family is truly ending, there's no point in this for an old man. He has nothing left to gain."

Selah quickly raised her hand. "I agree with Freya. Without hope and descendants, all this is meaningless."

Odalys said, "I performed a star reading. His wife and grandson are dead, but something is strange. I saw their deaths, but his focus wasn't on his son. On the surface, it looks like he's desperately trying to save his son from poisoning, but in reality, he isn't. Last night, when he saw his son die, he was in agony, yet I sensed a feeling of relief. I suspect he was feigning grief. It doesn't seem like he's fated to have no offspring. He's probably using something to obscure his fate, making it impossible for me to see his true situation. I've tested him repeatedly, but he always hides his true abilities. Last night, I deliberately set a trap to see if my suspicions were correct."

Percival also felt something was wrong with the old man. The more they investigated, the more dangerous he seemed, making him practically unkillable.

Francis rubbed his chin. "So, he's very mysterious?"

Odalys said, "When he can no longer contain himself, I'll tell you what to do."

Freya's eyes brightened. She looked at Odalys with admiration, whispering, "Odalys, do you have a plan? Kidnap him?" She rubbed her hands excitedly.

Selah fell silent. Freya's excitement over the kidnapping made Selah question whether she genuinely enjoyed the thrill of it.

Odalys said, "Let's wait a little longer." She looked at Stellan. "How is your father's illness?"

The cancer afflicting Dangelo was man-made, a seemingly contagious disease affecting members of several wealthy families, though each person's symptoms differed. Someone was clearly targeting powerful figures in these families. Their deaths would leave power vacuums, creating opportunities for a takeover. Alternatively, these villains could create chaos, causing these families to lose control, before stepping in as saviors and absorbing their wealth and power. This could endanger the entire country, or worse.

Stellan said worriedly, "I spoke to my mother today. She said Orson's medicine can temporarily control the virus's spread, but it can't cure it. I don't know if the virus will erupt when it reaches a certain level." The virus's invisibility was his greatest concern.

Odalys frowned. "Then I'll go to the hospital to check on him tomorrow." Orson's progress was slower than she expected. Something was amiss.

Stellan said excitedly, "Really? That's great! If you take action, the chances of success increase significantly." He never wanted to force Odalys to help; she had already done so much for his family. She was constantly busy and in danger, so he wouldn't burden her further.

Odalys said worriedly, "I'll go to the hospital tomorrow, but Rafael died tonight, and Edie will hear the news. The Simpson family is usually calm, but you're all close to me. Be careful of those around you and watch out for trickery. When I'm not around, you must protect yourselves. If something happens, the consequences could be dire." She felt that being near her was dangerous.

"Got it," they replied quickly.

Odalys packed food and headed to her car. Freya quietly followed, grabbing her arm. After checking for onlookers, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"What's wrong?" Odalys asked.

Freya whispered, "Edie is unhinged. My brother won't just sit back and watch, but I feel her target isn't me, but you. Her move today was a diversion. She's a psychopath. When I was with the Stewart family, she plotted against me. Now that you're married into the family, and my brother cares for you, she's making a move against you. I saw the news this morning—she tried to burn you alive. I suspect it was a cover-up. She wants to kill everyone around my brother. We don't know her ultimate goal, but she wants the Stewart family dead. Odalys, be careful. Avoid contact with the Bennett family. Her marriage to Henry isn't just for fun; she has ulterior motives. Maybe she wants to take over the entire Bennett family! Windsor is back, and she can use this opportunity to destroy them. Don't be fooled by her wild facade. She's shrewd, willing to do anything for the Simpson family and her brother. I used to wonder how someone could disregard their own well-being for their birth family!"