SWNOVELS Chapter 593
Chapter 593 Odalys circled the basement before returning to her original spot .
What this means is that these women , bound to the posthumous marriages , arent truly dead .
They consumed something unusual , and someone took their souls .
If fate hasnt claimed them .
I might be able to bring them back to life , she explained calmly .
But theyve already been through so much abuse from their parents and betrayal by the world .
If they come back , they might trust no one .
They could become weapons in someone elses hands .
Her voice lowered .
Anil theres a chance they could turn those weapons on us When she finished speaking , the medicine applied to their eyelids wore off Percival and Orson blinked , only to find the basement empty .
The elaborate decorations and the corpses in bridal gowns had vanished .
They are all gone .
How come they are all gone Orson exclaimed , nishing forward in disbelief The posthumous brides had disappeared .
He reached out , but there was nothing to touch Its all deliberately concealed , cloaked from normal sight , Odalys explained .
Elias earlier ? He was just a tool for selecting their targets Odalys glanced at the two men .
And the person youve been waiting for is about to arrive With that , she turned and headed for the exit .
Percival and Orson quickly followed .
They cast one last glance inside as the basement door closed behind them .
The emptiness remained , but wicked energy washed over them , sinking deep into their bones .
Once outside , they slipped into the shadows to hide .
Their timing couldnt have been better .
Moments after they found cover , a car sped toward the Elias heard the vehicle and staggered out of the villa , clutching his injured side .
The car door opened , and a figure stepped out .
She was dressed in a modified robe , her head wrapped in cloth , concealing her features .
Its her .
Percival muttered , his dark eyes narrowing as as recognition set in .
Odalys also watched the figure intently , though there was no surprise on her fac face .
Instead , a faint , knowing smile played on her lips .
Her ? Who is she ? Do you know her ? Orson asked , baffled The distance made it hard to see clearly , and the cloth covering her face added to the mystery .
Yet , somehow , they seemed to know who she was .
Edie , Percival said slowly , the name hanging heavy in the air .
Achill ran through Orsons entire body when the name left his lips , His mouth worked soundlessly for a moment before he pointed at the figure , his hand trembling .
Then , glancing between Odalys and Percival , he bluned out , Wait .
Thats Edie ? What the hell Why would she kill all those women Onsen frowned , confusion growing And why would Edie need a posthumous marriage ? Youre her son youre not dead ! He only realized how quickly hed spoken after the words were out , his mind trailing behind .
He had said the wrong thing .
The poison still lingered in Percivals system .
If no one took control soon, death would be unavoidable .
Percival thought .
But something didnt add up .
Edie wasnt doing this for him Who ? Edse suddenly felt eyes watching her from the shadows .
Her senses went on alert as she turned to look into the darkness , Elias , still clutching his wounded side , followed her gaze .
They moved toward the shadowed corner , only to find it eenly still no sign of anyone .
Edie thought , If someone were there , theyd be terrified No one , Elias said quietly , his voice laced with uncertainty .
Edie stood still , eyes narrowing as she looked at the injuries covering Eliass body .
Her voice dropped , tinged with annoyance .
What happened I thought you were supposed to have someone delivered tonight .
Why are you covered in cuts and bruises ? 1/3 10:52 AM ch Chapter 393 She stepped inside , only to halt at the sight of the bloody scene .
She recoiled , quickly retreating What happened to the people inside ! Edie demanded , her voice sharp .
Elias , not daring to hesitate , quickly recounted everything .
Once he finished , Edie raised her hand and slapped him across the face .
Stupid , utterly foolish she hissed .
The Bennett family come looking for you , and you just agree ? I told you , the Bennett family are off limits in Crownridge Elias was stunned by the slap .
His carlier arrogance was wiped away , replaced by a man too afraid to speak .
1 Ehas stammered , thustered .
Under Edies murderous gaze , he blurted out , When he said it was Sophia , I thought .
Shes so beautiful .
Shed be a perfect match .
He paused , trying to justify himself .
Were lacking women from rich families .
I figured I could take advantage of the situation , make a quick gain , and settle the score with the Bennett family for you .
I saw how they treated you and thought- His words faltered , his confidence crumbling Edie listened , her grip tightening on the Louis Vuitton bag she held , and she swung it at him .
I told you not to touch the Bennett family .
You went ahead and meddled with them anyway .
Dont you realize that Odalys has been keeping an eye on them ! If you mess with the Rennett family , shell follow the trail back to us .
Ultimately , they will ruin my entire plan .
Edie was so frustrated that she nearly rolled her eyes She had known he was foolish , but she never expected him to be this reckless .
Im sorry .
Elias munered quickly , sensing the danger Edie took a deep breath , trying to steady her emotions .
Make sure the men of the Bennett family keep quiet .
If any of this gets out , I wont hesitate to deal with you myself , Edie said in a cold tone as she turned to leave .
After taking a few steps .
Edie stopped as a thought crossed her mind .
Whats going on in there ? Do you really think the Bennett family has it in them to do something this ruthless ? Edie asked in a skeptical tone .
As far as she knew , members of the Bennett family were all talk and no action .
They did not seem like the kind of people who would kill .
It was that woman Elias said .
He hurriedly recounted every detail As Edie listened intently , her face grew visibly darker .
Is Sophia that powerful ? Edie asked , feeling stunned .
All along .
Sophia was timid and compliant , barely making her presence known in the Bennett family .
Even when Windsor dragged her into the room previously , Sophia did not even have the strength to fight back .
Could she have been feigning all along ! Edie wondered .
If Sophia lud been masking her true nature , then she might just be the most formidable and dangerous member of the Bennett family .
Boss , Im telling the truth .
Let me pull up the surveillance footage for you , Elias said , quickly pulling out his phone and showing Edie the surveillance video .
Edie stared at the screen for what f felt like an eternity before finally snapping out of her daze .
ney you transferred Edie ordered .
Send me a copy of the surveillance footage , and find a way to reclaim the money ! Elias kept silent , not daring to speak .
Watching Edie drive away in a hurry .
Elias collapsed to the ground .
In the distance , Odalys and the others had overheard everything .
2/3 10:53 AM Chapter 393 It seems shes wary of you , Percival remarked .
Percival felt a pang of discomfort after hearing Edies words .
Despite investigating for so long , he had failed to realize that Edie was the owner of the villa and that Elias was working for her .
Edie is afraid of Odalys because she knows she is no match for her , but why would Edie hold a posthumous marriage here , and who is it for ? Orson asked , feeling puzzled .
He could not t quite figure out who the posthumous marriage was intended for Its ako p possible that Edies trying to build her own power .
Do you remember that Callum had an accident while on his to investigate the debutante training class ? I have a feeling that his accident may have something to do with Edir .
Odalys said .