Chapter 461 Orson was getting more excited by the second .
He jumped up from the sofa , practically bounding over to Odalys , his hands shaking as he held his coffee cup.
Odalys , he said , barely containing his enthusiasm , Do you think Sophias fake pregnancy thanks to the pills you gave her will trigger something in Finnian ? Orson didnt know much about magic , but when it came to men and human nature , he had some inkling .
Isnt it just a perfect setup for them ? Windsor , Hannah , and Finnian will definitely have ⦠different thoughts once they find out shes pregnant .
Onson said , practically bouncing on his toes .
From a a more sinister angle , some people like to tame unborn children .
These children , not yet born , dont have human nature .
Whoever raises them can control them , making them loyal .
If they pick the right moment , they could even turn into something evil .
That kind of thing happened in the past , though most people dont dare do it anymore .
Still , we cant rule out that they might try .
Odalys explained calmly , her voice steady , as though this was a mere matter of fact Orsons eyes widened in realization as he took in her words .
He placed his coffee cup down , leaning in eagerly .
Gone was his usual cold demeanor- now he looked like a fanboy desperate to hear more .
What if they end up killing Sophia ? Orson asked , his tone suddenly worried .
If she died , it would make things a lot less fun .
Over a decade ago , Sophia was skinned and had her bones scraped before being sent to the Bennett family for adoption .
And all these years , someone has been using magic to protect her , so its clear shes got someone backing her Looking at the situation now , Sophia knows theres someone helping her from behind , but she doesnt know why she was sent to the Bennett family in the first place .
In other words , shes just a puppet who hasnt been awakened yet .
Do you think the person behind her would let anyone kill her ? Odalys said , her tone cold and matter of fact .
And now that Windsor , Hannah , and Finnian are all so interested in Love Spell , thats enough of a reason to use them .
As long as we tap into their energy , we can figure out whos behind the Love Spell .
As for everything else , we just wait and watch Her analysis was calm and collected much more so than most people in her position .
True .
Orson murmured , nodding .
Letting the prey come to us is probably the smartest move .
Its saving us a lot of time and effort .
His eyes , glittering like stars , locked onto her with unspoken admiration , as if he could gaze into her for an eternity .
Come eat , Percivals voice suddenly cut through the air , interrupting their conversation .
Odalys stomach growled loudly in response , betraying her .
The mouthwatering aroma of food wafted into the room , making her stomach rumble even more .
She hurried to the dining table , only to find Percival had already set out a feast .
There was beef , sautéed shrimp , steamed crab , braised pork ribs , spicy sour shredded potatoes , chicken , and , to top it off , a bowl of rich rib soup .
So much delicious food ! Did Dorian cook it ! Odalys asked , unable to hide her excitement , her mouth watering Percival watched her with a knowing smile , clearly entertained by her obvious hunger .
He handed her a plate and fork , then served her half a bowl of soup before pulling out a chair for her to sit .
No he replied with a smile .
When I arrived , Freya and the others were out filming .
I figured you might still be sleeping , so I made you some food Odalys took a bite of the ribs , looking at him in stunned surprise .
Her eyes flicked between him and the spread on the table .
You made this ? she asked , incredulous .
She had assumed hed had Dorian pack it from the Stewart Villa .
She never imagined hed made it all himself .
I thought you could use something good to eat , Percival replied simply .
7:36 AM & Chapter 461 Orson , who had been watching quietly , leaned forward in his chair , his chin propped in his hand as he studied the two of them , Odalys , Orson said with a grin , You dont know this , but after you went out last night , Percival was so worried , he nearly lost his cool .
He was afraid you hadnt slept , that youd been up all night , and your body couldnt take it .
So , first thing this morning , he rushed over here .
He continued before Odalys could even react , Once he found you were asleep , he sat in the car handling company matters , then calculated the right time to make you this meal Odalys felt a sudden pang of guilt , She quickly grabbed some chicken for Percival and placed it on his plate .
Thank you for the food , and sorry for making you worry .
Youve worked hard , she said , smiling as she served him .
Percival accepted it all with a quiet nod , clearly enjoying her attentions .
Every time she served him , he simply accepted , wordlessly grateful Orson took a sip of his soup , his eyes narrowing slightly as he watched the two of them interact By the way Percival spoke again , Dangelo and Mr.
Tillery have gathered all the major families in Crownridge .
Theyve laid out the timeline of Olivers interactions and all the things hes done .
Theyve all become more vigilant now , worried that Oliver might target their energy fields or their p people .
Everyone with serious illnesses has been sent to the Lark familys doctors for treatment .
They took blood samples last night for testing .
The results havent come in yet , Percival said , giving Odalys a brief rundown .
He was always transparent with her about the situation around them .
Once the test results come in , well see if the illnesses share any similar pathogens , Odalys suggested , her voice calm and collected .
Percival handed her the files , and as she ate , she flipped through them , completely absorbed in her reading Percival silently served her more food , noticing when she got too busy to take a bite herself , and would gently lift a piece of food to her lips .
Odalys would open her mouth instinctively , letting him feed her .
Orson watched this scene unfold , his gaze flickering between them .
He couldnt help but feel an odd sensation twist in his chest .
To see Percival feeding a woman like this , and so naturally too .
It was surreal But some families still dont quite buy into what Dangelo and Harvey are saying .
Theyve stayed neutral , worried that the Drake and Tillery families are trying to use this to swallow up their companies , Percival continued .
Odalys glanced at the papers and , after a moment , circled a few names with a pen .
Is it these families ? she asked , glancing up .
Percival looked down at the circled names and then back at her , surprise flashing in his eyes .
How did you know ! I just had a feeling Odalys said with a smile , pushing the papers back to him After finishing her meal , she leaned back , feeling fully satisfied .
Would you like some fruit Percival asked , ever attentive , Odalys opened her mouth , but before she could respond , Percival was already standing , walking to the counter grab slices of watermelon and yellow peaches .
He set them down in front of her with a quiet smile .
There werent many fruits nearby , so I just grabbed what I could , he explained .
Thank you , Odalys said , feeling a flood of mixed emotions as she stared at the fruit in front of her .
As her mind wandered , flashes of the previous night came back to her the remory of herself in a wedding gown standing at the Bridge of Sighs .
walking hand in hand with Percival .
As they reached the center of the bridge , she turned and caught his gaze those eyes ⦠Her heart tightened in her chest .
Dont think about it , Percivals voice broke through her thoughts , as if he could sense what was going on in her mind .
Odalys managed a faint smile , picking up a piece of watermelon .
That old tailor from the mountain village , he once mentioned his son died at the Bennett Villa .