Chapter 56

Odalys accepted the glass of water he offered, taking a small sip. Her gaze flickered to Percival with a hint of surprise. She hadn't expected someone so calculating and sharp to be so blunt; it caught her off guard.

He explained, "The Bennetts? They sent you here expecting you to die. They thought I was already gone, and you'd be buried alongside me. As for the variety show? Everything that happened there made it clear—Atlas and Sophia were out for blood. They weren't just messing around; they were gunning for you. That high accident insurance policy looked like a setup from the very beginning. If you truly care about the Bennett family, I'm willing to offer them a way out—because of you. If you choose to part ways with the Bennetts, the Stewart family will support you," Percival said softly.

Odalys's smile deepened, her eyes glowing with happiness. From the moment she married him, she'd felt a spark, like a thunderbolt striking her when she first saw Percival. What she was seeing now stunned her. Odalys had always prided herself on her ability to read people—predicting their moods with ease. But Percival? He was the only one who ever defied her instincts, a puzzle she couldn't solve. He was shrouded in an air of mystery, making him seem distant and untouchable. Despite her gift of divination, she couldn't pierce the enigmatic veil surrounding him.

When Odalys stepped closer, the thick, suffocating aura of poison around him struck her, and she knew immediately—he was dying. But beyond that dreadful realization, she could glean nothing more.

She smiled. "Alright, let's not bother with them. If the Bennetts want my life, it's up to me to decide. Once the contract ends, I'll have nothing to do with them anymore. After all, we signed a prenuptial agreement before we married that made this clear."

"Now that the Bennett family is in deep trouble, they're running to you, hoping to blackmail me. But honestly, they've got no chance. I'm not exactly known for my morals," Odalys said, standing up and stretching lazily with a smirk. After eating and drinking, she felt much more refreshed.

"Got it," Percival said, somewhat surprised as he looked at Odalys. He realized that Odalys was not only open-minded but also quite carefree, unlike others who hesitated and struggled. Her decisiveness and straightforwardness were unique.

Odalys walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and stood there, gazing at the night outside. When she turned, she saw Percival rolling up his shirt sleeves, exposing part of his arm. He bent down by the coffee table, cleaning up the leftover dishes.

Odalys's lips parted as if she wanted to say something, but then she saw that he had already finished tidying up. Without pausing, Percival grabbed the trash and walked toward the door, carefully closing it behind him.

Odalys watched his figure disappear, then turned to wash her hands. She was about to get back to preparing the herbs. She needed to make some pills for him tonight; otherwise, Percival wouldn't survive the night.

Percival, looking as lively as ever, seemed a world away from the man who might die tonight. This was the nature of poison—insidious and cruel. It attacked the body, and just when the person thought they were fine, it would strike the fatal blow. By the time he died, he would feel some regret, yet be powerless to stop it.

At that moment, Odalys's phone vibrated. Her hand, which had been picking herbs, paused. She stood up and walked over.

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Chapter 55

"What do you think?" Odalys asked, curious.

Percival turned and walked to the side, picking up her water cup and pouring a glass of warm water. He said, "Of course, I refuse. The Stewart family doesn't owe the Bennett Group anything. William did have a relationship with my grandfather, and the Bennett family's current size is thanks to my grandfather providing them with resources behind the scenes. This time, to protect Sophia by not sending her to marry me, the Bennett family went to great lengths and even hurried to find you within half a month. You're nothing but a stand-in the Bennett family has put forward."

"Since the Bennett family is heartless, the Stewart family won't care about their end. As for you and the Bennett family, you're far more important to me," Percival added in a low voice.

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