Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire by Grace Madeline

Chapter 579 Odalys frowned , her expression puzzled by Selalis abrupt question .

Is it that men arent allowed ! Having one around would at least make things sater , she suggested .

Odalys thought .

Freya and Selah are celebrities , especially Freya , who has a massive following .

If anything were to happen , at someone to watch over them .

With Percival around , troublemakers wouldnt stand a chance .

Lat least there should be 1 may be the one organizing the night , but that doesnt mean Ill let my friends end up in harms way .

I cant stand the thought of an accident- better to avoid them entirely Youve thought this through .

Selah said , nodding thoughtfully .

Soon after .

Dorian brought out the dishes , and Evander waved them all over .

Come on , lets eat , he called warmly .

Just as everyone started gathering , Stellan and Francis arrived , perfectly timing their entrance for the meal .

After dinner , Evander froze mid step on the staircase when he overheard their plans to visit a nightclub .

He seemed ready to say something , but Odalys quickly intervened .

Evander , dont forget todays plans .

Odalys murmured , Evander wondered , Just the thought of Hannah pining over me is exhausting Who wouldve imagined that Id still have women chasing after me at my age ! Looks like I havent lost my charm yer .

Percival , look after Odalys and bring a few more people with you , Evander said firmly Selah , watching the exchange , sat frozen for a moment .

She thought .

Most elders would disapprove of young people going out , especially someone like a daughter in law .

Not only was Evander not upset when he heard , but he even asked Percival to protect her .

This level of favoritism is beyond words ! Selah nigged at Odalys sleeve and leaned in , resting her chin on her shoulder .

Odalys , the Stewart family adores you .

Odalys chuckled lightly .

Your time will come .

Just wait and see just then , her phone began vibrating , echoing through the quiet villa .

Odalys glanced at the unfamiliar number before stepping outside to take the call .

The moment she answered , a hurried voice came through the line .

* Ms .

Stone , this is Zoe , Lees wife , Zoe said in an anxious tone .

Hearing the voice , Odalys immediately understood the purpose of the call .

She looked out into the night .

The Stewart Villa was silenced , the staff had retreated for their dinner , and the bodyguards stayed in the shadows .

She pondered .

The night breeze is chilly , yet I feel unusually clear headed .

As she stood there , lost in thought , a coat was draped over her shoulders .

Turning .

Odalys saw Percival behind her .

He carefully adjusted the coat before stepping away , allowing her to take her call uninterrupted .

Zoe , I know why youre calling .

Odalys s dys sighed .

It had been over ten hours since Lee had gone missing .

Ms.

Stone , hes missing .

They said there was a mudslide in that area .

Do you think he could still be alive ? Zoes trembling voice betrayed her fear .

even though she didnt want to hear the worst Yet , deep down , she needed to know what had happened to Lee .

The police had just relayed the news .

Lee had risked his life chasing a suspect into the woods when the mudslide struck .

Strangely , the mudslide was localized , affecting only a small forest area .

By the time the officers followed his trail , it was already over .

The scene was messy trees uprooted , wild grass buried under debris , and the ground completely covered .

Zoe , wait Odalys said , her tone steady .

Zoes worry was understandable .

Lees job as a police officer was always fraught with danger , and now he was officially declared missing Wait ? Alright , Ill wait , Zoe replied , her voice shaky and unsure.

Chapter 579 Every mission Lee undertook was perilous , but today felt worse .

Her eyelid had been twitching constantly , and she couldnt shake the unease in her heart .

Zoe thought .

Was it because of what happened earlier ? The attempted abduction of me and my child ? Or something else entirely ? She couldnt tell , but her chest felt unbearably tight .

Zoe , take care of yourself and the little one .

Get something to eat you dont want the child going hungry .

Sometimes , taking care of yourself might bring unexpected hope .

If you wear yourself out , youll be the one who suffers later .

Women need to be kind to themselves , Odalys added gently .

Zoe seemed to snap out of her panic .

Tm sorry .

I got too caught up in my worries .

Ill make something for the baby now , I wont disturb you .

further .

Thank you for what you did for me and my child today.

Her voice broke with emotion before she hung up .

As the call ended .

Odalys turned back toward Percival Percival was dressed casually today , his commanding aura subdued .

Standing there with his hands clasped behind his back , he seemed relaxed , his eyes closed as though resting .

But he opened his eyes and looked at her at the sound of her approaching footsteps .

Under the dim light , his tall figure cast a long shadow on the ground Odalys glanced at his shadow on the ground , a playful grin forming as she raised her foot and stepped or it .

When Percival shifted slightly , she followed , stepping on his shadow again .

It was like they were playing a game .

Percival watched as she focused intently on the shifting shadow , her playful movements light and deliberate , His eyes softened , and his affection almost spilled over .

His body shifted slightly , teasing her into following .

Just as she lifted her foot again to catch his shadow , she abruptly stopped .

Percival , she called his name abruptly .

Percival stopped in his tracks and turned back to her immediately .

Whats going on ? he asked , concern lacing his tone , assuming she might feel unwell She reached out and grabbed his arm , her expression tense , her emotions barely contained .

Do you think someone elses soul inhabits Windsors body ? Or could it be his own shadow instead ? I used to think his shadow might have replaced him , turning him into the shadow a complete exchange between the two .

But now , it seems more like us body is being controlled by someone else as if another soul forced its way in and took over .

What do you think it is ? Odalys asked , her voice tinged with uncertainty .

She didnt have t the answer herself .

Percival , far more composed , met her questioning gaze .

Isnt it possible that both could be true ? he said calmly .

If his shadow wanted to replace him and someone elses soul sought control simultaneously , they might have aligned .

They could have shared the same goal and reached a consensus , working together to suppress Windsors true self .

I looked into Windsor three years ago .

He was principled and decisive back then , completely different from the rest of the Bennet family .

His actions were swift and efficient not the kind of person who would get entangled with someone like Sophia .

And theres the matter of the Bennett familys legacy .

Percival added .

The Bennett familys business was his inheritance .

Yet he abandoned it and lived abroad for three years .

The Bennett family was in ruins when he finally returned , but he didnt care about restoring its legacy .

Instead , he kept entangling himself in constant disputes with Sophia and others .

Such behavior doesnt reflect the image of a businessman .

Its more like hes an entirely different person .

Even now , with Oliver and Brandon resid n with v erspect