Chapter 464 190 Stellan , despite his roots in the entertainment industry , was quick to grasp the intricacies of the business world , showing a rare clarity in understanding the situation with the Drake family .
It wasnt hard to see how well the Drake family nurtured their younger generation .
As long as the profit is big enough , and the temptation strong enough , the people behind the scenes will lose control , and they might even end up being the ones who get bitten .
Percival said succinctly .
Stellan gave a calm smile , but there was admiration in his eyes .
He wasnt jealous , though .
He looked at Percival , and rather than envy , he was filled with respect ..
He had known that the Stewart family was influential , but seeing how Percival , so young could master the complexities of business and lay out such a elever plan with ease was nothing short of impressive .
The problems that had weighed heavily on Stellan seemned trivial under Percivals Thank you , Mr.
Stewart , Stellan said sincerely .
The Drake family will definitely live up to your expectations .
The entire situation had left both him and his parents uneasy , but after speaking with Percival for just five minutes , it seemed like everything had been resolved .
He quickly stood up , ready to leave , but then paused , as if a thought had just occurred to him .
His hand clenched into a fist , as if he were preparing to say something .
Mr.
Stewart , though I dont know what your relationship with Freya is , I noticed something strange , Stellan began , his voice hesitant but firm .
That night during Odalys binhday , she took us straight to the Stewart Villa , We were only there for about ten minutes before we left , but she has free access to the Stewart family home .
We never asked about your relationship with her , but â¦.
Stellan paused , clearly uncomfortable .
From what I know , youre the only child of the Stewart family .
There arent any other heirs , right ? Although speaking like this to Percival was rude and could potentially anger him , leading to the downfall of the Drake family , Stellan still had some things he wanted to ask him , things that had been weighing on his mind ever since .
m like someone who It wasnt just him Francis and Selah were also a bit troubled , but no one dared to ask .
They all knew that Freya didnt seem would play the role of a mistress or lover .
Yet , she was allowed to freely enter the Stewart family , which was quite strange .
Moreover , there were no other relatives in the Stewart family , and Percival was the only son .
So â¦.
Do you think theres something ambiguous between Freya and me , or do you think shes my lover , and thats why she can freely enter the Stewart family ! Percivals eyes darkened slightly .
He hadnt expected this matter to cause such misunderstandings .
Tve known Odalys for a while now , but I do see her as a sister , and my parents also want to adopt her as their goddaughter .
It might be rude for me to ask you this , and perhaps even crossing a line , but this is something thats been on my mind .
If you and Odalys are indeed in a legally recognized relationship , then I believe you should keep your distance from women , even from Freya Stellan said firmly He knew it wasnt ideal to speak to Percival this way , especially now when he was discussing business with him , but he couldnt hold back anymore .
He had a rare chance to speak with Percival , and he didnt want to waste it .
Even if it meant offending him , Stellan felt he had to voice his concerns Are you not afraid of offending me by saying this ? Or do you think that if Im in a bad mood , the Drake family might not make it Percival asked , looking at him thoughtfully .
Percival was sitting with an air of casual dominance , exuding a powerful presence that made Stellan feel uneasy and not daring to meet his eyes .
Im indeed worried about offending you , but I want to stand up for Odalys , and I want to seek justice for her .
Stellan spoke in a low voice .
He wasnt afraid of offending people , but he didnt want Odalys to suffer .
It was well known in the entertainment industry that Freya , despite appearing to have no backing , was someone no one dared to mess with .
Even producer Kenny didnt dare to propose any shady deals to her .
But no one knew who was behind her .
Still , it was clear that she had risen to her current position through her own talent and not by relying others Freya is the daughter of my fathers late comrade .
Her parents died many years ago , and my father adopted her .
She is my adopted sister As for me and her ⦠thats all there is to it .
Percival was silent for a moment before explaining It was rare for him to explain himself to anyone , especially about his personal matters , but he did so for Odalys .
Wait , what ? Stellan said , stunned , He had suspected that Freya was Percivals lover , and he had even thought she might be supported by him , but he never imagined she was the daughter of Percivals late comrade .
Stellan felt awkward .
He hadnt expected things to turn out like this .
He stood there in embarrassment , his pale face flushing red .
His eyes flickered , and he didnt dare to look Percival in the eye anymore .
Deep down , he kept berating himself for doubting Percivals character when it had all been a misunderstanding .
My relationship with Freya is nothing more sothing more than that .
Theres no ambiguity , and she has never used my connections to get any benefits .
Percival added , as if to put the matter to rest .
Also , Odalys knows about her .
Percival added Stellan scratched his head , now at a loss for what to do .
His previous righteous indignation had instantly evaporated , leaving behind nothing but awkwardness .
But you were still brave enough to question me about this , and you didnt care about your status to stand up for Odalys .
I think youre a good man .
Percival said slowly .
He stood up and walked over to Stellan , looking him in the eye .
Percival chuckled softly , patting Stellans shoulder and saying , Im not some villain , and Im not angry because of your questions .
If the Stewart family were really as unreasonable or oppressive as you might think , we wouldnt be able to maintain our position in the business world .
The Stewart family is not as pathetic as you think .
But Im glad to see how youve stood up for Odalys .
Percival said , his tone softening .
Stellan stood there , stunned for a long time , not moving .
By the time he snapped back to reality , Percival had already left .
So , Freya is your adopted sister , not his lover ? And Freya and Odalys arent rivals ? Odalys is Freyas Odalys ? Dammit , this misunderstanding really got out of hand .
Stellan thought anxiously .
After recalling what Percival had said earlier , Stellan wished he could slap himself .
He realized just how young and naive he still was .
At least Percival didnt seem angry , and it was clear that he appreciated Stellan standing up for Odalys .
If it had been anyone else , Percival might not have been so calm Those in positions of power often have their pride and dignity , and when questioned , they can feel offended or even seek revenge .
But Percival didnt react that way .
I cant keep this to myself .
I need to tell my parents about this , Stellan said , feeling agitated.
Dangelo and Sienna had been worried about this is for a long time .
In their hearts , they had already treated Odalys like a daughter , and they feared that if the situation was true and Percival had wronged Odalys , the Drake family would need to seek justice for her .
But now , everything had been a misunderstanding .
After sending a message to his parents , Stellan grabbed some props and headed back to the set .