Chapter 588 He felt a flicker of panic , unsure if her absence was a sign shed wandered off in a drunken haze .
Percival quickly headed to the bathroom .
Pushing the door open , he came face to face with Odalys as she stepped out .
Neither had expected the encounter , and they collided awkwardly .
Ah ! Ouch .
Their muffled exclamations filled the small space as Oklys face pressed against Percivals chest , the damp fabric of his shirt cool against her skin .
Flustered , she immediately stepped back .
Are you alright ? Did you hit your head ? Hurt anything ? Percival asked , his voice full of concern .
His eyes scanned her flushed face , taking note of the faint rosy hue on her cheeks and the way her long lashes fanned out like delicate brushstrokes .
They were standing so close he could feel her breath on his skin , and for a brief moment , he felt his heart stutter .
Clearing his throat , he stepped back to put some distance between them .
I didnt see you in bed .
I thought maybe youd wandered off , still drunk .
I didnt realize you were just in the bathroom .
His words tumbled out in a rush , and he quickly realized how that might have sounded .
Percival thought .
If she had been taking a shower or using the restroom , it would have made me look like an intruder .
I acted too hastily , and now Ive practically embarrassed myself No , Im fine .
Odalys said , brushing off his worry .
I just threw up , and now I feel a lot better She breezed past him and returned to the room .
picking up the glass of water hed left on her bedside table .
Taking a sip , she let out a contented sigh , but her expression shifted as she turned toward him .
She hesitated , her hand faltering mid air before she finally spoke .
Caspian went to see Elias from the East District the one looking to arrange a posthumous marriage Windsor knocked Sophia out earlier tonight .
Are they sending her there tonight ? Odalys asked She wasnt just driven by curiosity ; she needed to confirm if Caspian would do it.
If he did , it would mean his talk about a posthumous marriage was true , a calculated move to use her for some gain .
Do you want to go check it out ? Percival asked .
Odalys smiled , turning her head to look at him standing there in his loose robe .
Would Mr.
Stewart have time to accompany me ? I have time .
Ill change and join you .
Percival replied .
He didnt mind the invitation .
His mood lifted , and he left with an almost spring in his step .
Watching him walk away .
Odalys thought .
If I hadnt seen the injury on his leg .
Id never believe he wasnt fully healed : She frowned slightly .
Doesnt it hurt walking that fast ? she muttered but didnt think much about it .
Instead , she turned to her wardrobe , picked a casual outfit , shrugged on a coat , and tied her hair back loosely before heading out Just as she stepped outside her room , Percival emerged in casual clothes .
Together , they descended the stairs quietly , driving away from the Stewart Evander , dont you think Mr.
Stewart and Mrs.
Stewart have so much energy ! Back from a right out , and now theyre off again .
Ah , youth is wonderful .
Dorian said wistfully Hearing the car drive off , he rushed to the window for a glimpse .
Sure enough , it was Percivals vehicle .
He watched with a hint of envy Dorian thought , Getting older takes its toll .
Theyre so young and full of energy what a wonderful time of life ! Dating these days who doesnt head out in the middle of the night ? Evanders voice was dismissive , clearly unimpressed by Dorians fuss .
After all , everyone had their youthful days .
In the East District , the night was as dark as ink , the faint moonlight barely breaking through the heavy , secretive air as a sleek black Mercedes- Benz glided down the road with Caspian gripping the wheel firmly and driving with steady precision Chapter 588 stay like this forever ! Atlas asked , Caspian , whats going on with Henry ? Hes been completely unresponsive , stuck in some daze .
Do you think hell stay his voice tinged with worry .
Glancing at Henry , who sat staring blankly in the back seat .
A sense of uncase rippled through him .
Henry was the backbone of the family ; if anything happened to him , it could spell the end for the Bennett family .
There must be a way to handle this .
When Edie returns , shell handle it .
After all , isnt she involved in this mess , too ? Caspian replied coolly .
His calmness wasnt born of ignorance .
It came from knowing that hed be next in line without Henry .
Hed inherit the business if the Bennett Group were to recover .
Are we heading to the East District to establish a marriage alliance with Elias ? What if it gets discovered later will they come after us for revenge ! Atlas asked , clearly uneasy .
Atlas thought , A posthumous marriage its terrifying even to imagine .
They say youre tied for life , and if you betray them , the only end is death Shut it ! If you feel so bad for her , why dont you marry her yourself ? Go ahead , move in together .
See how that works out .
Caspians sarcastic remark silenced Atlas on the spot .
Caspian thought , I cant stop thinking about Sophias cunning nature it feels like a nightmare I cant wake from .
Caspian , have you noticed how strange Windsors been acting tonight ? Hes nothing like when he first came back .
Back then , he and Sophia used to be close .
But now he wants to strangle her ? And the way he acts now , its like hes become his old self again .
But what happened during those three years abroad to make him so different ? Atlass voice carried an edge of unease as he recalled the fury in Windsors eyes earlier .
Atlas thought , Windsors towering rage toward Sophia has always unsettled me hes the one Ive feared most Caspian dismissed the question curtly .
I dont know .
Caspian thought .
It didnt matter if Windsor was his old self or a different man ; as long as it benefited the Bennett family , thats all that counted .
The previous Windsor hadnt been keen to pass the legacy to me , so whether this was genuine made little difference .
Caspian , why would Hannah want to seduce Evander ? Do you think shes having an affair ? Atlas asked hesitantly : I thought shed never want to marry again after the divorce .
Atlas trailed off , clearly uncomfortable with the topic .
Atlas thought , Just thinking about it made me feel embarrassed .
After all , Hannah wasnt young a young anymore , yet she still acted so brazenly ! Caspian , dont you think Hannah and Sophia have much in common ? Atlas continued , his tone somber .
From their personalities to their recent behavior , its uncanny .
Theyre practically the same .
Caspian remained silent , though he seemed to consider Atlas words .
Sophia loves to manipulate men , and Hannahs behavior lately isnt any better , Atlas said , his frustration evident .
Their tactics are the same- always trying to climb higher , completely shameless .
Atlas couldnt shake his discomfort , feeling like he was no longer their priority .
The thought , Theyve always been about taking , and now that theyve turned their focus elsewhere , I cant help but feel abandoned .
Caspian kept his eyes on the road as he turned down another street , eventually pulling up outside a gated villa .
With a sharp press on the brake , he brought the car to a sudden halt .
Then he pulled out his phone and made a brief call .
Im outside your villa , Caspian said curtly .
Come take a look at the goods .
If it works for you , well handle it tonight He ended the call without waiting for a reply .
A short while later , the front door opened , and a man stepped out .
He had a rounded stomach that strained against his shirt , wore slippers on his feet , and held a cigarette casually between his lips .
He looked nothing like a grieving father .
Cas