Chapter 253 dy ironic it was that this would happen to them .
How bitterly Alright , Ill listen to you , Callum murmured , nodding slightly .
As they stepped outside , a sudden crash of thunder split the air .
The sky above was consumed by swirling black clouds , casting an eerie darkness over the entire Stewart Villa .
What in the world is happening ? The bodyguards downstairs were equally startled .
Orson and Callum rushed toward the floor to ceiling windows , watching in disbelief as dark clouds seemed to envelop only the Stewart Villa , while lightning struck relentlessly outside , never touching the villa directly .
They exchanged glances , anxiety gripping them , before hurrying toward Percivals room As they pushed open the door , a burst of force blasted them backward , sending them flying out of the room with a deafening slam .
Both of them screamed in pain as they were thrown across the hallway .
The door slammed shut with another violent thud .
Orson and Callum stared in shock , their minds struggling to make sense of what just happened .
Did we just get thrown out ? Orson muttered in disbelief .
Callum , shaken but determined , rose to his feet and tried to enter again .
But as he reached the door , the sathe invisible force struck him , sending him tumbling back out .
The door slammed shut once more , and now , no matter how hard he pushed , the door wouldnt budge Theres something inside ⦠a force thats pushing me out I cant get in , and I cant even open the door ! Callum grunted , struggling against the door , but it wouldnt move .
Orson , ever the calm one , suggested , Lets go outside and get a clearer view of whats happening The force inside the room was overwhelming , like an unyielding wall , and they knew it wasnt a coincidence that lightning was flashing violently around the villa Alright , Callum said , giving a quick nod .
Together , they rushed downstairs , where the guards and servants stood , watching the sky above the Stewart Villa grow ever darker , thick clouds clinging to the very top of the mansion .
The lightning cracked above , striking with increasing intensity , as though the heavens themselves were targeting the villa Another massive thunderclap echoed through the air , lighting up the night .
But there were no stars , no moon only a thick , impenetrable darkness , as though the sky itself had shut out the world .
Dorian ? Orson looked around , confused .
Dorian When Mr.
Stewart and Mrs.
Stewart returned , Mrs.
Stewart spoke with Dorian , and he left with some of the guards , one of the servants quickly reported Orsons heart sank , a sense of dread pooling in his chest .
A car suddenly appeared , speeding toward them .
Evander , stepping out , looked up at the storm above , his body trembling slightly from the intensity of the moment .
This dark cloud ⦠its only covering the top of the Stewart Villa .
Everything around it is normal .
Whats going on His voice was strong burlaced with an edge of concern .
After his call with Odalys had ended without a reply , a nagglag sense of unease had taken hold of him .
His instincts told him something was wrong , so he had rushed here as quickly as possible .
But nothing could have prepared him for the scene unfolding before him the entire villa was shpuded in darkness , lightning crashing down with terrifying force .
Just now ⦠Callum recounted everything that had happened .
Evander , after hearing it , remained unnervingly calm .
He stood still , eyes scanning the villa as he murmured .
Odalys must have sent Dorian out on 1/3 631 PM c Chapter 253 an errand .
After dinner , she left in a hurry .
The storm , the lightning its too sudden , too violent .
Its as though its aimed at the Stewart Villa .
Evanders voice was low but certain .
Though he was older and had seen many strange things in his life , this moment still left him shaken .
But experience had taught him to adapt quickly Evander , what do we do ? I cant reach Odalys , Callum asked urgently .
Evander closed his eyes , clasping his hands behind his back , and sighed deeply .
We wait .
Wait Wait for who ? Callum asked , confusedl .
Orson , who had been quietly observing , suddenly spoke .
This ⦠this feels like something Odalys would do .
She left in such a rush , and now theres lightning striking around the villa .
Its as if shes controlling it , or at least , its responding to her presence .
He had come to respect Odalys deeply .
Though they hadnt known each other for long Orson had quickly realized she wasnt someone who viewed life lightly .
She had managed Percivals illness how could she suddenly leave without doing something ? If she had truly left , why hadnt she taken her phone ? If she was the type to abandon someone in need , then why had Percival trusted her so much1 The pieces were starting to fall into place .
Could it be Odalys ⦠Callum stuttered in realization .
Just as he was about to voice his thoughts , a sudden flash of golden light exploded in the sky , and with a resounding crash , the storm clouds surrounding the villa seemed to shatter .
The air grew still , and the world returned to an eerie calm .
Servants and bodyguards , who had been frantically trying to record the event on their phones , looked down in surprise as their screens went black .
My phones broken , one of them muttered .
Mine too .
said another , shaking his head , Callum and Orson turned their heads in disbelief , only to see Odalys walking back toward them , her long black hair flowing in the wind , her steps .
hurried , yet composed Odalys ? Callum gasped , barely able to believe his eyes .
She was empty handed now .
The bottle that she had been carrying was gone , but her expression was grim , her pace unbroken .
Behind her trailed Dorian and several others , their clothes torn and singed , like theyd been through hell .
Odalys Callum rushed forward , eager to reach her , but Odalys didnt stop .
She walked right past them and into the Stewart Villa , her face as dark as a storm cloud Orson grabbed Callums arm to stop him .
Dont follow her , Orson warned quietly , shaking his head .
Evander , watching the scene unfold , remained will , his gaze focused on Odalys as she moved swiftly , unnoticed by the others who were too distracted by their phones .
Wait , Evander murmured again .
It was a single word , but it settled over Callum like a calming weight .
He paused , then , in an uncharacteristic moment of self awareness , slapped himself hard across the face .
What was I doing ? So frantic , so impatient .
I should have trusted Odalys .
She wouldnt have left Percival to fend for himself .
He slapped himself again , more forcefully this time .
Hispanic had clouded his judgment .
He had been so focused on finding Odalys , so fearful of Percivals fate , that he had failed to see the bigger picture .
Perhaps , just perhaps , Odalys had been the one with the answers all along .