Chapter 579
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