Chapter 210 Odalys was unfazed , glancing back at Stellans retreating figure , her smile speaking volumes , though she said nothing .
Thanks , then Odalys softly chuckled , turning back toward her room , casually shutting the door behind her Stellan held the talisman in his hand , feeling a strange sense of calm wash over him , as if the turmoil and unease inside him had almost evaporated in that single moment He made his way back to his room , the cup of water still in his hand , and as he sat on the bed , he was startled to see Francis propped up against the headboard , watching him .
Still awake Stellan asked , his voice thick with curiosity .
Francis shifted , making room on the narrow bed , trying to move over as much as he could , given the cramped space .
I couldnt sleep ⦠I keep thinking about what Odalys said this afternoon , Francis replied , his voice barely above a whisper .
He had checked twice to ensure the rooms cameras were turned off .
Just to be safe , he had draped his clothes over them and turned off the phone He wanted to make sure that , even if the cameras were on , nothing they y said could be heard or seen .
Everything she said matches up perfectly .
And the thing is , theres no one else who knows about any of this , no one but me .
The events .
theyre too specific .
too private .
He paused , his throat constricting with emotion .
I met her in the airport bathroom .
She was rushing , and we bumped into each other .
Our phones fell .
She picked mine up by mistake and walked off , still in a hurry .
By the time I realized , she was already far away .
After my flight landed , she called , saying shed taken the wrong phone .
I had no choice but to meet her and swap them back After that .
I was hooked .
There was something about her her personality , the way she spoke , the way she carried herself .
Everything about her was what I had imagined my perfect partner would be .
I fell for her so fast , so completely , that I couldnt help but want more with her .
His voice cracked slightly Stellan sat there , quietly listening .
This was the first time they had spoken so openly , the first time Francis had opened up about something so deeply personal .
Most people would never share such private matters , especially not in their line of work .
But Francis had chosen to confide in him .
You ever heard that saying ? Stellan finally spoke up .
Theres no such thing as the perfect lover .
If there was , its because theyve been carefully prepared for you , theyre coming for you And theres no such thing as perfect coincidence .
If it seems too perfect , its probably been arranged .
Stellan continued , his voice low but firm .
He shifted his position , now sitting closer to Francis .
Do you remember Finnian from next door ! He seemed almost obsessed with Sophia .
He did everything for her , even severed our ties over her .
And yet , after all that , he was still in shock .
No one really spoke of it , but you could tell And you remember what happened with the water , right ? Sophia gave you and him drinks , but only he drank .
That wasnt a coincidence .
Nothing about this is random .
Its all orchestrated .
Stellan lowered his voice , his tone growing serious Franch fell silent .
So you think shes been using me this whole time ? he asked , his lips barely a moving frustration was palpable , the realization hitting him like a punch to the gut .
e gut .
He couldnt even look at Stellan as he nervously licked his lips .
Today , lied acted as if he didnt care afraid of what the cameras or the fans might see but now , with no cameras around , he let his mask slip , Dont let love aloud your judgment , Stellan warned him .
Odalys told me she came after you because of her ex .
She probably learned about you when you went to the hospital .
Your personal informations in their system , and it just happened to match the person shes trying to save .
Thats why she sought you out , to confirm her suspicions And when she accidentally cut your hand with the knife , that was her confirmation .
It was no accident .
She has had her eye on you all along .
If you dont want to die , you better listen to Cadalys .
Be careful .
If you dont , she might really have you marked for organ harvesting .
By the time you figure it out , itll be too late to save yourself .
I never believed in this kind of stuff ⦠until that island .
I saw things with my own eyes , things you cant ignore .
Odalys saved Selah, and Lucian , well , she had a hand in that too .
Stellins voice dropped to a whisper .
1/2 623 PM Chapter 210 Once emotions got involved , logic went right out the window .
But if Francis wanted to survive , he had to take things seriously because when it was too late , regret wouldnt do him any good .
Tin telling you , Francis , if you want to stay alive , you need to take this seriously .
Dont let your feelings cloud your reason .
Francis didnt speak immediately .
After a moment , he nodded silently .
I know .
Its just ⦠hard to accept .
I never thought of her this way .
But the more I think about it everything from when we first met to whats happened since it feels like it was all planned , like everything was leading to this .
Like her inviting me to dinner , going on dates , even bringing me fruit and taking me to the clinic .
It all feels too perfect .
His voice was thick with emotion , his eyes reddening .
He had fallen for her so completely , and now he was realizing that it might have all been part of some darker plan .
You cant change the past , Stellan said gently , his hand resting on his shoulder .
Focus on the present .
Thats what matters now .
He casually slipped the talisman Odalys had given him into his bag , double checking to make sure it was there before he tucked the bag under his pillow , worried that if he fell asleep and woke up , it might mysteriously disappear .
Francis glanced over at him .
So , youve got a talisman .
Should I ask Odalys for one too ! Stellan gave him a pointed look , raising an eyebrow .
A talisman wont solve everything .
What you need is to stop her before its too late .
Stay away from her .
The danger will fade .
But once shes done filming the variety show , shell know about it .
Shell try to meet with you again , pull you in , and convince you to meet her parents .
Thats when youll know for sure shes got plans for you , just refuse to meet her , and youll see if shes really what she seems Francis nodded , lying back down .
The two men , lying side by side , both awake , their eyes fixed on the ceiling .
Thoughts swirled in their minds , neither one able to sleep , staring at the darkness until the first light of dawn .
Meanwhile , in another room , Odalys slept soundly , waking at sunrise .
She turned her head to look at Selah and Freya before slowly getting up .
She slipped into a pair of high waisted jeans , paired with a white shirt tied at the waist , and casually tied her hair up .
She moved out of the room , heading towards the kitchen where she began preparing ingredients .
The others were already up , brushing their teeth and joining her to help .
Were having a big breakfast today .
Anything left over , well give to the villagers .
Odalys said as she motioned to the wild game on the counter .
Sounds good .
Selah agreed .
Freya , however , remained silent , her mood clearly off Odalys noticed immediately .
Whats wrong .
Freya ? Didnt sleep well last night ? she asked , her laugh ringing through the air .
Freyas eyes immediately filled with tears .