Chapter 264 13 Henry wiped the sadness from his expression , his eyes now filled with calculation .
He spoke in a low voice , Dont worry , Mom .
After today , Ill make sure Odalys will never recover .
He paused , then added , Were going to use her current popularity to climb higher .
In this digital age , attention is everything .
As he looked at the livestream comments , a smile that he could barely suppress spread across his face .
Ahead of them .
Stellan was driving , his eyes focused on the road as he asked , Odalys , whats your connection to Sophias disappearance ? Im curious about that too , Selah chimed in .
Odalys , sitting in the back seat , answered casually , The Bennett family wants me to help find her , but theyre just trying to frame me for wanting to harm Sophia , hoping to use me to rise again .
She shrugged .
The Bennett Group is so suppressed right now , they have no way to get back up .
Im guessing Henry must be live streaming already , trying to gain attention and set things up for the Bennett Groups comeback .
As soon as she finished speaking , Francis and Freya pulled out their phones to check .
Their faces darkened when they confirmed that the Bennett Group was indeed live streaming .
Theyre really doing it .
Could they be setting a trap for you ? Freya gasped .
Freya was ready to jump through the screen and start arguing with the Bennett family members .
We could live stream too .
Open your streams soon , and follow my lead , Odalys said quietly .
Francis nodded .
I have an international account .
I can stream as well .
Right .
Francis should stream too .
Lets get this news out internationally .
Selah immediately gave a thumbs up .
The vehicle sped off toward the outskirts , stopping in front of an old , secluded house.
The house had an air of history about it , and it looked quite run down .
This is going to be an exciting day , Freya said with a grin .
Odalys stepped out of the car , staring at the house ahead .
She was about to walk inside when she saw the Bennett familys car pull up , and Atlas hurried over toward her .
Dont go in .
Atlas quickly grabbed her arm .
He was worried that she might warn the kidnappers inside or that she might ruin their plans .
At that moment , Henry appeared , holding his phone , and purposely gave Odalys a wide shot on camera .
He said , Looks like you know where the incident happened .
How can you still claim that the kidnapping wasnt your doing ? As he spoke , the police stepped out of their vehicle .
The old house didnt look like it had anything to do with the kidnapping .
In fact , it appeared so unstable that escaping from it would be incredibly casy .
Inside the quiet living room , strange objects were scattered about .
Spirit dolls grinned eerily , and some even had blood trickling from their eyes .
There were talismans stuck to the windows , and flowers were placed nearby .
Sophia spoke with a burning ambition , I want a Love Spell , and ⦠I want to control someone .
I want her to lose control of her emotions , to commit murder and arson , and finally take her own life .
I want her to obey my every command .
She was desperate for the Love Spell and also wanted Odalys dead .
Sophia had plans for Odalys to kill Percival and then force her to hand over the Stewart family to her .
Sophia intended to step on Odalys blood as she climbed to the top .
As soon as Sophia finished speaking , Alden , sitting in the high backed chair , sharply lifted his head .
1/3 H 8:27 PM Chapter 264 He stared at her , seeing the greedy and malicious look in her eyes .
A calculating glint flashed in his gaze .
Alden , sitting with his legs crossed , calmly addressed Sophia , Take off your clothes and sit in the bath .
Sophia , taken aback , asked , Here ? In front of you ? Earlier , when she paid for the Love Spell , there had been no such process .
Now .
Alden was demanding that she undress in front of him and bathe .
Sophia felt something was off .
Alden , still wearing his robe , added , What ? Dont want the Love Spell anymore ? Last time , you werent sincere enough , so the Love Spell was broken and didnt work .
Now you need to calm down , strip away all your inhibitions , and sit in the bath to cleanse yourself .
Let me give you a proper ritual , Alden said smoothly .
Sophia stood there for a moment , then turned to leave .
But the arrogant attitude Odalys had shown earlier stopped Sophia in her tracks.
Fine .
Ill do it .
Sophia muttered , gripping her clothes tightly as she began to undo them one by one .
The clothes fell to the ground , and she blushed deeply .
Hesitant but determined , she stepped toward the bath .
With a splash , she quickly sat down , water splashing around her .
A strange fragrance from the lit scented candles filled the air , and as it reached her , Sophia felt a wave of dizziness wash over her .
My head feels so dizzy , she whispered to herself , clutching the side of the bath .
Alden remained seated , watching her closely .
Once he saw the effect of the incense taking hold , he walked toward her , taking a talisman , burning it , and then pouring the ashes into the water .
He approached her and gently forced the liquid into her mouth .
How wonderful ⦠Your ambition , your ruthlessness ⦠Women like you , whove already been rechanged , are rare , Alden said , his voice laced with fascination .
* ke adson When Sophia had first come to ask for the Love Spell , he had sensed something about her that intrigued him .
Upon closer inspection , he realized just how irresistible she was .
His spirit dolls needed to be fed with energy , and now , Sophia was offering it to him willingly .
The more Alden thought about it , the more excited he became , his gaze fixated on her face .
Suddenly , he jumped into the bath with a loud splash , sending water splashing over the sides and onto the floor .
Baby , once we unite , we will be one , Alden said , his voice full of excitement .
Sophia , feeling faint and dizzy , struggled as Alden moved closer .
She tried to open her mouth to scream .
Didnt you say you wanted the Love Spell ? I not only have the Love Spell , but I also have a talisman that can make someones life and death impossible to control .
If you give yourself to me , Ill make your wishes come true , Alden whispered in her ear , his breath warm against her skin .
Sophia tried to resist , but deep down , a part of her craved it .
The talisman that can control life and death ? Yes , I want Odalys to suffer , to be trapped between life and death .
Her thoughts screamed .
Her ambition surged again , and her struggles weakened .
Alden moved closer , his breath heavy against her face .
Stop , no , Sophia whimpered weakly .
Sophia kept struggling , but Alden grabbed her wrist firmly , pinning her down as she fought against him , her movements becoming increasingly futile .
Her hair fell loose , and her eyes widened with panic .
She was immobilized , unable to move , her gaze fixed on Alden as he came closer .
No , please , she cried softly , tears starting to spill .
Sophia had always dreamed of marrying into a wealthy family .
She would only sleep with a man who was rich and powerful .
But Alden was greasy and repulsive .
She could barely stand the sight of him .
When he asked her to undress and get into the bath , she hadnt suspected anything .
2/3 8:28 PM Chapter 264 13 Previously , when she came to buy the talisman , everything had seemed normal .
But now , she realized something was wrong .
Alden was totally after her body .
Why do you keep struggling ? Im helping you .
Let me cleanse your body first , Alden said in a low voice .
Outside , Atlas had a firm grip on Odalys , stopping her from entering .