Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire by Grace Madeline

Chapter 497 Odalys nodded She sipped the coffee Dorian had made .

She said , Yes , Lockfang is from that stillborn child .

If he doesnt get rid of it , it will I just keep growing on She continued .

This child , having died prematurely , doesnt understand human emotions or morality .

It acts purely out of self interest , which is why it continuously drains Olivers life force TM Over time , as it absorbs his energy , the Lockfang will grow larger on his face .

Once his face can no longer sustain its growth .

She paused , her tone heavy .

It will try to invade his body entirely , seeking to take over Clarence drew a sharp breath , his scalp tingling with unease .

Are you saying it could replace him ? Odalyse picked up a sheet of paper and began sketching , speaking as she worked .

Exactly .

Think of it as the moon waxes and wanes , and people experience joy and sorrow .

Everything follows a certain rhythm She explained .

People and their shadows exist in harmony , one is the person , the other their reflection .

But if someone were to summon their shadow , and that shadow developed malevolent intent , it might try to reverse the roles , turning the person into the shadow and taking their place Her explanation left them all stunned .

So.

Lockfang is effectively merging with Oliver .

To remove it , he needs a source of powerful energy to force it out , she continued .

-Oliver must have realized that the necklace I gave to Hannah is imbued with such energy .

If he gets his hands on it , he could use it to remove the Lockfang .

She added , He could also absorb its power , strengthening himself and using it to harm me in return .

He wants me out of the way so he can secure his position in Crownridge Hearing that Oliver intended to eliminate Odalyse .

Evanders fury erupted .

If hes that dangerous , lets just kill him now , he declared , rising to his feet with the intent to act immediately .

His decisive nature left no room for besitation Seeing his urgency , Odalyse quickly stood and intercepted him .

Evander , we cant kill him ye Odalys said , Oliver recently met with the tailor in the courtyard house in the small alley .

That same tailor is now hiding in Bennett Villa .

My plan is to lure Oliver there and make them meet .

She continued , Ill use their interaction to uncover the truth about what happened to the Stewart family all those years ago .

Someone has been erasing every trace of their involvement , staying hidden in the shadows .

This is our chance to draw them out .

She added , I also like to use Oliver to disrupt Bennett Villa , make Hannah and Windsor turn against each other , and force their hand I want to see who encouraged them to abandon me and send Sophia to the Bennett family back then , Odalys said .

Everything seemed far fetched , but every step was under her control She was leading everyone into her web , ensuring they revealed the secrets themselves .

Evander sank into thought upon hearing this .

Someone wanted the Bennett family to abandon you , leaving you to freeze ou a snowy night while bringing Sophia into their the Bennett family have that others would go to such lengths to obtain ? Evander murmured .

It felt like something was missing , something he could almost grasp but not quite home .

What does Oddys replied , Someone has been constantly enhancing Sophias atira .

After I broke the formation of the person who was doing it before , he suffered backlash and died tragically in that villa in the suburbs .

She added , That villa has been scaled off by the police .

They could only move .

The alley temporary hideout .

ley where Oliver is Oliver had his accident yesterday should be their there , and the police have sealed off the place .

So.

They need peoples prayers , but now after Zachery made a scene there , no one dares to go th 1/3 7:30 AM c Chapter 197 Oliver has nowhere to gad Legically , Oliver should be the one supporting Sophis , but something doesnt add up .

I cant shake the feeling that theres someone else behind all this , Oxdalose admitted , a trace of frustration in her voice .

It was as if the true mastermind was a magician , always slipping away just as she thought she had caught them .

Odalyse , dont rush : The more anxious you are , the easier it is for others to lead you by the nose , Evander said , his heart aching at the sight of her insubled expression .

Thats right , Odalys .

Dont worry .

We old folks can help you Brandon was eager to try .

For a moment , it felt it felt like an opportunity to prove their worth had landed right in their lips .

Despite their age , their network and resources were still formidable .

They might not be able to handle everything , but scheming in the background was well within their expertise .

Alright , thank you , Odalyse replied with a lighthearted smile .

Watching the three elderly men senle back onto the sofa and engage in a spirited discussion , she noticed Evander picking up his phone to rally his old friends em focus on their tasks .

She decided not to disturb them any further .

She picked up her car keys , and quietly Odalys sipped her coffee , watching them f made her way outside As she got into the car , the ring g in her backpack emitted a wave heat Ouch She felt the intense heat and quickly grabbed her canvas bag to open it Putting the ring on her finger and feeling its warmth , she gently stroked it and said , Okay , I understand .

Dont worry , Ill be right there .

This ring had been gifted to her by a young general during a ritual at Film Capital .

Though he had passed on , some parts of his soul stubbornly lingered within the ring Dont worry .

Ill avenge you soon .

After Ive taken care of things , I trassuringly reunite your souls and let you be a normal person again .

Odalys whispered .

Then , t the scorching heat from the ring vanished , as if nothing g had happ The culprit was a snake , now coded tightly around her dashboard before seuling on the passenger seat .

The snake raised its head slowly , flicking its i Odalys rubbed her wrist and stared back a happened .

Just as she was about to start the car , something darted through the open window , slapping onto her wrist .

Quch she muttered , lowering her head .

She saw something lying on her wrist , leaving a red welt on her skin .

r wrist .

It slithered to the steering wheel , wrapped around it , and then leaped onto the tongue as it locked eyes with her .

Youre this desperate to find me ? Odalys asked , reaching out to in if offended akes head in annoyance .

The snake snorted and turned away from her Odalys was dumbfounded , never expecting the snake to give her the cold shoulder .

Are your madt Islidnt mean to ignore you .

Thank you for going to the hotel the night before yesterday to warn Francis and the others Odalys said Only after hearing her thank you did the little stake slowly turn je hrad to look at her .