Chapter 255 ccontempt , as Lalie , dagger in hand , lunged at him .
He let out a cold laugh .
Exander stood there , his eyes sharp with contem Think anyones going to stop your Look around .
Whos blocking your way ? If you want to do it , then hurry up .
Dont waste my time , he taunted .
As Ealie thrust the knife forward .
Orson moved to intervene , Int Evander remained unfazed .
He swing the brick with ease , and just as Edie slodged , he swiftly kicked her foot , causing her to stumble All babe ariel out in surprise , and in an instand , her body crashed to the ground .
The bodyguards surrounded her , but none dared to help her up E die sectbed , staring in alisbelief at Exander .
Tin Percivals mother , and you dare lay a hand on me ? She had been used to doing as she pleased within the Stewart family , with Evander always silent , never standing in her way .
Bat tonight , he had struck her .
The audacity ? This was the rich , refined Evander she had come to know .
No , tonight , he was acting like a thug Wath great effort , Edie pushed herself off the ground .
Orson , seeing her struggle , quickly stepped forward to offer assistance .
Ms.
Simpson , do you need help with that wound ? he asked , using the formal title .
The words sting .
No one in the Stewart family had called her by her name since her husbands death ; it seemed she was no longer part of their Even Percival refused to meet with her , Edie slapped his hand away and kicked off her high heels , storming barefoot toward the Stewart Villa .
Inside the Stewart Villa , second floor , Odalys entered Percivals room , her face dark , as the room was suffused with wicked energy so thick it seemed to suffocate the air .
With a swift motion of her hand , she sent the vile energy flying out of the window .
The bulletproof glass shattered , and the wicked energy dissipated into the night .
Odalys stepped forward and saw Percival sitting on the edge of the bed , his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles were white , veins bulging from his arms .
His eyes were bloodshot , consumed by the agony he was enduring .
Lets go , Percival rasped , his voice hourse with pain .
Odalys didnt respond immediately .
Instead , she reached into her pocket , retrieving the snakes heart she had harvested from the island .
The heart glowed with a faint golden light , as if it radiated its own ethereal aura .
Percival , she called softly , her voice tender , and Percivals bloodshot eyes met hers .
As their gazes locked , she gently pressed the heart to his forehead .
He froze , feeling her delicate touch against his burning skin .
Percival coughed a few times , but before he could pull away , Odalyss hand gripped his arm , holding him firm , while the other pressed against his waist .
Then , with surprising strength , she lifted him and tossed him onto the bed .
The impact was soft but powerful .
Percivals towering frame bounced slightly , and Odalys stood above him , her hair flowing wildly around her face ..
With a practiced motion , she placed her lingers on his forehead and traced a line down the bridge of his nose , across his throat , and finally to his palm fused with his skin , forcing its deadly power into his She pressed firmly against his chest , and with a violent slap , the venomroot from her palm i bloodarram .
As soon as it entered , Percivals throat tightened , and he coughed up a mouthful of blood .
The blood pooled on the floor , staining the carpet as Percival fell forward , gasping for air , Odalys stood there , watching him cough until his blood turned a darker shade.
She quickly grabbed a bathrobe from a nearby chair and draped it over him , her movements swift and deliberate .
Low do you feel Odalys asked , beading down to help him sit muja .
Percival blinked , confused .
As he looked at his body , he realized t just expelled .
It was as thought the poison had been purged from his system .
Liliere were no signs of injury , no marks , no ruptured skin only the blood he had What just happened ? Percival asked , his voice hoarse , still reeling from the shuck .
1/2 6:32 PM Chapter 255 Odalys took a deep breath , relieved .
She touched his forehead to check his temperature , then felt his pulse to ensure his body was stable .
Satisfied , she sat beside him on the bed .
I told you earlier , she began softly .
The wicked energy from the Stewart family is gone .
Its all now gathering in the Bennett family .
When you went to Bennett Villa , you were affected by it , and the poison you were already fighting began to react .
The wicked energy sped up the process, nearly killing you She paused , reflecting on how she had sensed something was wrong after their meal .
As soon as she had a moment , she had prepared the venomroot and other herbs , drawing upon Percivals energy to create a channel for the lightning .
By calling the storms energy and focusing it on the snakes heart , she had forced the venomroot into his body at just the right moment , pushing the poison out The blood you coughed up its the poison being forced out , Odalys continued , her voice tinged with frustration .
You probably thought you were done for , didnt you ? Ready to sacrifice yourself ? If I hadnt come in when I did , you would have let go , wouldnt you ? Percival was silent , guilt weighing heavily on him .
He had been prepared to die , to give up and end it all .
The realization made him feel small , tulnerable .
Dont even think about it , Percival , Odalys said sharply , her eyes narrowing .
Youre not dying on my watch .
Not without my permission .
Her eyes burned with a fierce intensity as she glared at him .
Her next words were soft but deadly serious .
The venomroot I injected into you will make you feel sick over the next few days .
Itll make your body feel like its boiling , but you must endure .
The lightning that struck that wood the lightning will purify you , cleanse every impurity in your blood , and restructure your cells .
She reached into her pocket and pulled out a small carved block of wood , shaped and engraved with a single character : Percival .
The symbol was vibrant , almost alive , as though it pulsed with an otherworldly energy Take this with you , she said , handing him the small wooden charm .
Its made from lightning struck wood .
This kind of wood is rare , and it holds power .
Keep it with you at all times .
Percival took the charm , feeling its weight in his hand , and glanced at the intricate character carved on its surface .
Thank you , he murmured , his voice still rasping but full of quiet emotion .
He grasped the charm tightly in his palm , the warmth of it grounding him in that moment .
It felt as if the symbol itself was embedded in his soul .
Chapter 256 Chapter 256 Its okay .
Trouble was knocking at your door .
Before it happened , I lured your grandpa over here , Odalys said, lifting her gaze toward the floor to- ceiling window and gesturing for Percival to look as well .
Percival rose from his seat , casually tying the robe draped over his shoulders as he approached the window .
la .
Edie appeared , chuching her forehead as blood streamed down her face .
Two bodyguards held her firmly and In the courtyard of Stewart Villa , E then dragged her away .
I didnt expect your grandpa to act so decisively .
He grabbed a brick , hit her over the head , and then had her dragged off , Odalys said indifferently .
Percival lingered by the window for a moment before shifting his gaze back to her .
You knew shed come ? he asked , a hint of surprise in his tone .
With her arms crossed over her chest , Odalys stood by the window , staring into the distance .
Faintly , Edies gut wrenching screams could still be heard .
The next second .
Evander strode forward , pulling something out and shoving it into Edies mouth Her screams were abruptly swallowed by the night as the bodyguards dragged her off , leaving a pool of blood on the ground .
If she didnt come , how else would she gather information about you ! Odalys said , her voice calm .
Every doctor has predicted you wont survive another month .
Its been over two weeks now , and whether youre alive or dead is very valuable information .
I figured if Mr.
Stewart showed up , shed follow .
Thats why I staged all this The moment Mr.
Stewart refused to let her upstairs , it confirmed the rumor that youre on your deathbed .
By the way , she added , lowering her voice , shes your mother .
Watching your grandpa beat her like that , arent you concerned ? Odalys studied him closely , waiting to see if P see if Percival would soften because of Edies identity .
too merciful she had anything to do with my fathers death , Percival said in a low , steady voice , then my grandpas hit was far too m Odalys froze , caught off guard by his response .
Before she could fully recover , Percival turned to her , his expression serious .
Shes arrogant , conceited , and reckless .
You dont need to stoop to her level I wont allow her to bother you again .
If the ever tries to trouble or bully you , you have my permission to take whatever measures you need to protect yourself , he said firmly .
For the first time , Odalys felt someone stand up for her .
Any measures ? she asked after a brief pause .
What if I lose my temper and kill her on the spot ! Their eyes locked .
Percivals deep , magnetic voice broke the silence .
Thats fine .
Odalys didnt respond , sinking into quiet contemplation .
As they spoke , the door suddenly burst open .
Evander barged in , followed closely by Orson and Callum .
They hurried inside , only to stop dead in their tracks when they saw Odalys and Percival standing side by side by the window , speaking in hushed tones .
For a moment , time accmed to freeze .
Everyone stared in shock , the tension and worry draining from their faces .
Callum , raught off guard , bumped into Evander , and the two stumbled , nearly falling over .
Orson reacind quickly , grabbing both of them by their collars to steady them Mr.
Stewart , youre all right ? Callans voice was filled with disbelief .
Callum had witnessed Percivals poisoning firsthand , seeing him in a state that was worl works apart from what he saw now .
If he hadnt been there himself , Callum would never have believed it .
Hearing Callums voice , Percival slowly tuned around .