Chapter 11 Dont worry about it .
Odalys said her tone light and carefree .
Its just a variety show .
Not like Im gonna lose a chunk officer i Besides , its on a deserted island might as well treat it like a vacation .
Youll She grabbed her medicine box and , without a second thought , turned and gracefully headed upstairs Percival stood still , watching her retreating figure .
He didnt look away for a long while before finally bearing his gaze of her and thoughts Just then , Callum approached , holding an itad .
He stepped forward respectfully and spoke up .
Mr.
Stewart , Ive handled everything with dar projects Henrys been working on .
He 11lar drowning in work for the next finde schule , so po pond to verurry about him Mm .
Percival muttered a low acknowledgment , barely paying attention as he checked his watch It was around the time the poison usually started to art up .
Hut to his surprise , turne wo frowned , held his breath for a moment , then walked toward the garden Callum quickly fell into step behind him .
Any new findings ? Percival asked , his voice soft but laced with impatience .
Callum mmmediately responded , Yes , I looked into it Odalys was bought back to Crownridge by the Bennett family sewen nanthu apo Before that shed never been here .
After guang missing , she was taken inhyaman .
She never left the incuntain until she came back in the dicharit family From the investigation , it seemed that Odalys had no connection to the polson that had been affecting him and her .
But somehow , she hat instantly recognized it and even managed to help him control its effects Is it just a stroke of medical genius , or is there more to the story ? Percival wondered Callum hesitated before asking .
Do you want ni it nie to keep digon ?! Considering Odalys was now married into the Stewart family , even if they hadnt officially tied the kont yet , things were already complicated .
In found out he was investigating her past , things could go south real fast .
No need , Percival sud , his voice colder than ice If its fair , then life , Ill accept it .
But whoevers beland itas , whoever dared to mess with my family trust me , Ill find them and make them regret it .
Til take care of it before I die Understood , Callum replied quietly , his tone matching the weight of Percivals Percival was a genius hed graduated with two PhDs by 15 , took over the Stewart family at 16 , and had led it to become a global powerline By 20 , he was the worlds richest man .
Now , at 28 , he was at the top of the game , controlling everything .
But despite all his brains and power .
someone managed to poison him .
Someone was clearly out to get him .
Callum , still unsure , finally spoke up after a long pause .
Mr.
Stewart , what if the Bennett family catches wind of what were doing ? What if they think were turning against them ! Could it cause problems with Mr.
Evander Stewart ? Percival stopped walking and slowly turned to face Callum , his eyes sharp and unreadable , as if he could see straight through him .
Sia mannthis agri , my grandfather suggested this marriage .
The Bennett family took full advantage , demanding a billion dollar project in exchange .
Now , they change their minds and send me an unimportant daughter instead .
Do they really ly think the Stewart family is weak ? Or do they think Odalys will come in murry me , and newer leave alive ? His er was low , ye or yet filled with divban Whatever gaine the Bennett family is playing .
Odalys is now part of the Stewart family .
Whether I live or die , whriller she can fix any condition or not , Ill be damned if I let anyone especially the Remens bully anyone in my family .
I wont let that happen Percivals words were fitul , rach one cutting through the air like a blade .
The Stewarts were known for protecting their own and Percival was no different .
It looks like the Bennett family miscalculated , Calliam said wry grin , his voice almost amused As for the marriage arrangement , the Bennetts had assumed that by sending Odalys to the Stewarts , the family world swallow their pride and over 1/2 Chapter 11 mention it again .
After all , when the marriage was first set up , there had been no stipulation that the bride had to be someone from the Bennett family Odalys was their flesh and blood , so they felt they had leverage .
With that , theyd become bolder , pushing their luck and assuming they could get away with whatever they wanted .
They thought that no matter how much trouble Odalys Stone caused , the Stewarts would never stand up for her .
They were wrong Upstairs in the bedroom .
Odalys was fully focused on mixing the herbs .
As the night crept in , the ream was slowly swallowed by darkness .
Ugh .
she let out a soft groan , rubbing her stiff neck .
She tried to get up from the carpet , hut after sitting in the same position for so long , her legs were completely numb .
She wobbled , then fell back down.
With a sigh , she just gave in and lay flat letting the calming herbal scent ease her restless thoughts .
Glancing at her phone , she saw three missed calls from Henry .
Odalys didnt bother calling back .
Instead , she opened her contacts , only to be struck by the realization she didnt have a single friend in this bustling city of Crownridge Ha .
Odalys Stone , youre such an idiot , she thought to herself with a bitter laugh , recalling how shed bent over backward to please everyone in the Bennen family just for a bit of family affection while neglecting herself completely Now she was stuck in this mess .
Seven months had gone by in a blink , and she hadnt made a single friend .
Tant that a complete failure ? she wondered .
Her phone vibrated , breaking her out of her thoughts .
She glanced at the screen and immediately hir decline .
ny calls ? Call me back , now .
] Finnians message popped up right after .
Why arent you answering my A wave of irritation washed over Odalys .
When he saw she hadnt responded , he sent another message : [ Pick up .
We need to talk She rubbed her temples , then glanced at the incoming call again .
Without hesitation , she blocked the number .
The messages kept coming , but she didnt even look at them .
A soft but insistent knock at the door .
Odalys turned her head and , with a sigh , got up from the carpet .
She grabbed the medicine pouch and walked over to the door .
When she opened it , Dorian was standing there , looking as respectful as ever .
Mrs.
Stewart , dinner is ready , he said , his tone polite and subdued .
Odalys inhaled the smell of the food and looked past him to see a table full of delicious dishes set up in the side hall .
Mr.
Stewart told me not to disturb you , but since its already seven .
I figured you might be hungry , so I went ahead and brought the food up .
Would you like to eat now ? Dorians voice was quiet but respectful , alinost deferential .
Odalys was a bit taken aback .
In the Stewart mansion , whether it was the butler or the staff , everyone treated her with politeness , never once looking down on her despite the whole marriage of convenience situation .
Alright , Im starving anyway , she said , her voice soft .
She handed the medicine pouch to Dorian .
This is the medicine Ive prepared .
Make sure Percival soaks it for half an hour before bed every night .
If he forgets , the toxins in his body will rebound .
The suppressed poison will come back even stronger , and it could kill him , she said , her tone suddenly serious Domans face changed instantly .
He grabbed the medicine pouch like it was precious , looking worried .
Mrs.
Stewart , what should we do if the poison flares up unexpectedly ? he asked , his voice anxious as he followed her inside , clearly on edge 2/2