Chapter 446 Countless possibilities raced through Odalyss mind , each one more puzzling than the Last Whats on your mind ? Percival noticed her lour in thought , a flicker of concern flashing in his eyes .
He knew that this place way dangerousu , yet be lord never intended for her tochear any of i risks .
If this situation was easing her any stress , it was his fault To Percival all the weight and pressure should fall on the man , not the worna .
He had never wanted her to get entangled in this mess .
I was thinking rould our astrological signs be special ? What if theyre a combination that frightens certain prople ? That would explain why all these strange events are happening .
You saw the man and woman on the bridge , rida ! It seems something went wrong during a wedding .
In the pod life , I dici , and then you appeared .
Its like weve been missing each other , or leaving belund regrets .
So , perhaps this plot against the Stewart family isnt just about now .
Maybe its tied to post generations , some conspiracy rooted in the Stewart familyvancestors Odalys murmured , her voice trailing off .
Maybe theres something the Stewart family has that others want , she continued , her tone darkening .
Its not just about stealing the Stewart familys fortune .
This whole Crownridge situation is more complicated than we imagineil Before I came here, I had Orion contact Oliver .
Though he rarely shows his face , Oliver is a master at manipulating the energy field of Crownridges elites .
When Blossom was in trouble , Oliver was already at the Tillery familys place in the middle of the night Olivers always been quiet , hiding in plain sight .
Hut I cant shake the feeling that hes involved in something ⦠we need to find him , Odalys added with an edge to her voice Everything seemed tangled , complex , and mysterious but Odalys had a different thought Maybe were overcomplicating things she said softly , her voice almost a whisper .
Maybe its not as complex as we think .
Percival fell into silence , mulling over her words .
taybe youre right .
But regardless of the cause , whether its simple or complicated , right now , you need to calm your mind .
Dont think about anything , dont overalyze it Tonight , lets just treat this like an adventure .
Let yourself rest , dear your mind , Percivals voice softened as he spoke , his usual commanding tone replaced with something warmer , gentler hand they tried .
He wanted her to relax to stop overthinking Some things werent meant to be solved by human hands , no matter how b Will we both be okay this time ? Odalys asked suddenly , breaking the silence .
Her voice was quiet , filled with uncertainty She thought about the pair life when had died , and when Percival had followed .
Even in the 1920s , they had both perished .
She was wondering would they die again , in this life , as they laid before ? What was fate ? It seemed beyond anyones control , but Odalys refused to be at its merry .
She wanted to take charge , even if it meant defying late itself .
After all , werent all people born equal ? What right did the heavens have to take that from them ! We wont die .
I wont let anything ! open to us , Percival replied firmly .
Inside , he added a ulent promise .
Even if I die , I wont let you suffer He didot voice it , but the weight of the thought was clear .
He gazed at allys , his eyes locking onto her , as if commuting every detail of her to Alrighe ; Odalys whispered in response They shared a smile , the atmosphere between them lightening instantly .
Callous , who had been tense behind the wheel couldnt help but notice .
the shift in mood .
The minanent the tension rated between them , he felt himself relax as well .
Gallums driving was smooth and steady , despite the winding roads , and Odalys , influenced by Percivals calming words , finally felt the exhaustion of the day catch up to her .
Her eyelids grew heavy , and soon , she tilted her head to rest against the window , falling asleep within minutes .
Percival glanced her as she drifted off , his heart sultening .
He reached over and gently draped a blanket over her .
her hand , which , even in sleep , gripped the red weil nightly .
It was as if the veil was a lifeline , a connection to the events il 1/2 Chapter 116 har unfolded , a reminder of what they were fighting for .
Onion , its me .
Percival murmured as he jook out his phone and dialed .
Orions phone rang , and when he picked up , his voice was tinged with relief Percival I couldnt get through to you before .
I thought something had happened Onson had been trying to reach Percival for hours , with no success .
Hed even tried tracking his location , but it was an if Percival had vanished off the grid Something unexpected happened here .
Ill explain when I get bark .
For now , we need to find Oliver quietly , without alerting anyone .
We need to contain him and stop him from contacting the outside world Orions stomach churned at Percivals words .
He knew now that Oliver was a key figure in this tangled web of mysteries Oliver had been laying low , almost vanishing completely .
He had once been involved with the elites of Crownridge , and now nothing .
No one had heard from him in weeks .
It was as if he was hiding something.
Got it : Orion replied quickly .
He couldnt afford to waste time .
This was no ordinary mission .
The stakes were far too high .
Just a heads up Orson added , lowering his voice as if to share a secret .
I think Odalys might miss you .
You should call her when you can .
Perivals response was swift .
Tll be back soon .
But keep your movements discreet .
We cant let the Simpson family or the Bennett family catch wind of that .
Orson nodded , leaning back in his seat .
A sense of relief washed over him now that Percival was back in contact .
For a while , hed felt like he was floundering , without a clear sense of direction .
Alright , Ill keep it under wraps .
The Bennett family is too busy with their own chaos to pay attention to us right now , Orson said with a wry smile , his mood lightening as he thought of their current situation .
The Benner familys drama seemed endless .
Between Windsor , Sophia , Edie , and Henry , it was a soap opera waiting to unfold .
When the call ended , Orion felt a strange sense of empowerment .
He tightened his grip on the steering wheel , ready to head back into action .
But just as he was about to start the car , he spotted a figure walking toward him .
Orson sepainted through the windshield , recognizing her instantly .
She was wearing a V neck camisole gleess , the cood night air doing little to hide her figure .
She seemed to sense something , because she was walking straight toward his car Before Droon could react , the was standing in front of his vehicle , her gaze turned toward him as she tilted her head slightly .