Chapter 417 Henry lifted his hand , intent on slapping Edic across the face .
But before he could move , someone behind him was faster .
A hand clamped down on his shoulder , sending a jolt of pain through his body .
As he opened his mouth to shout , another hand swiftly covered his nose and mouth , cutting off his breath .
He struggled , his hands clawing at the strangers arm , trying to twist around and see who it was .
But before he could manage , another sharp blow to his neck sent a wave of searing pain and suffocating pressure over him .
His vision blurred , and with one final , painful kick to his stomach , Henry slowly crumpled to the ground .
Just before his consciousness fully slipped away , the familiar scent of perfume hit his nose .
It was strong and heady , unmistakable it was Edies signature fragrance .
You filthy bastard .
he cursed inwardly , but darkness overtook him before he could even finish the thought .
Freya stood nearby , holding a bottle of perfume in her hand , and sprayed it liberally over Henrys body , Are you serious ! If you spray any more , we might as well pickle him , Selah said in a panic , grabbing Freyas wrist to stop her Freya paused , but her grin lingered .
Its not about overdoing it its to make sure he believes Edie was the one who knocked him out .
Lucky for us , I remember her signature perfume .
I snatched a bottle from her last time , never thought it would come in handy like this .
Odalys , standing beside them , couldnt help but suppress a laugh .
She knew Freya had a playful streak , but this this was next level mischief .
Earlier , when she saw Henry , an idea had immediately come to mind .
Shed texted Freya withour a second thought .
She wasnt entirely sure shed come , though after all , Freya had just joined the crew yesterday .
With rehearsals , she had no time to spare .
Still , luck was on their side .
As Odalys fastened the little snake around her waist as a belt , she smiled .
It was surreal this was definitely not a plan she had expected to be carrying our with a snake wrapped around her waist .
The snake was confused , its body coiling and recoiling , but it seemed to submit to her .
After a few wobbly moments , it settled against her , its beady eyes wide with curiosity .
Stay still dont scare anyone .
Odalys murmured softly , warning it with a playful edge .
The little creature complied , although it was clear that it was far more interested in the world around it .
For the first time , it had wrapped itself around a womans waist , and there was a certain novelty to it Freya chuckled , her eyes twinkling mischievously .
You cant just keep spraying like that, its too obvious .
What if he wakes up and starts suspecting something ? Freyas logic clicked in Selahs mind , and she immediately agreed .
Alright , alright .
Ill put it away .
Im not wasting such a precious bonle .
She tucked the perfume back into her bag , her eyes gleaming with excitement .
What now , though ? Weve knocked him out .
We cant just leave him here .
Odalys gave them a knowing look , her lips curling into a confident smile .
I only told you to make him believe it was Edie who did this , but I didnt say what to do next .
Youre the ones who need to figure that out Freyas eyes lit up , a mischievous gleam flashing in them .
She leaned in , speaking in a hushed voice , What if we take him to the hospital ? Sophias still there , recovering from her injuries , right ? A wicked smile spread across her face .
If Sophias sleeping with Windsor, imagine the chaos when Henry wakes up in her hospital bed .
Father and son fighting over her oh , I cant even imagine how messy that will be .
Selahs eyes widened , and she began to get excited .
Then we strip him down , send a message to Hannah , and make sure she sees her husband and son fighting in front of Sophia .
Oh , thatll drive her crazy , especially since shes such a viper , Freya was already rubbing her hands together in excitement .
And then , we have the reporters flood in .
We force Edie to come and claim him- imagine the scandal when she has to face the reality of her rushed marriage to Henry .
She wont want anyone to know about her affair with him , even if its a fake marriage * The excitement in Freyas voice was infectious , and Selah couldnt help but feel a sense of exhilaration at the thought .
By the time were done , the Bennett family will be in complete chaos .
Well stir up a storm theyll never recover from : The you young Freya , at just twenty three , was practically vibrating with excitement .
She had received a call from Percival earlier , informing her that he would be out of town for a few days and that she was to look after Odalys in his 1/2 Chapter 417 absence .
While it seemed a bit off , she couldnt help but feel a sense of pride .
Percival had never trusted her this much before .
Normally , he would glare at her with jealousy .
But this time , he had entrusted Odalys to her care .
That made Freya feel like she had a mission she had to make sure Odalys came out on top , no matter what Odalys couldnt listen to them plan any longer .
The conversation was getting more elaborate by the second , and she had to step in .
Alright , enough .
Im going to stop you two before you write the entire script for the next show , She was genuinely worried that if they kept going , they would make up a whole series of events in their heads , turning their imagination into a complete , elaborate plot .
Freya didnt miss a beat .
What do you think ? Is this plan good ? I mean , were free tonight we dont have any scenes until late , so we have plenty of time .
Her voice was filled with malice as she imagined Edies reaction .
After everything Edie did to me , Im loving the idea of getting back at her through Henry .
Its the perfect revenge .
Odalys gave her a sly smile .
Youre right .
Let Henry be the bait to lure Edie in .
Well stir up their conflicts and make them turn on each other .
Itll push Henry to finally start questioning Edies loyalty .
Freyas grin grew wider .
Exactly.
Lets make her regret every single thing she did to me .
Selah was a little quieter , her attention now fixed on something unusual She had been staring at Odalys waist , where the little snake had wrapped itself , and thought she had imagined it blinking at her .
But when she looked again , she couldve sworn the snake had really opened its eyes and looked directly at her .
Freya turned around and noticed her friends odd behavior .
Whats wrong with you ? Why are you standing there looking all dazed ? Freya noticed Selah standing there in a daze , her eyes fixed on Odalys .
She followed Selahs gaze and saw the unusual accessory around Odalyss waist .
Confused , she stepped forward , squinting at the small snake and watching it intently for a few seconds .
I get Odalys , where did you g reached out to touch i this belt ? When did you start liking snakes ? This ornament is so lifelike what brand is it from ? Freya asked as she She ran her fingers over the accessory , but to her surprise , it was warm to the touch .
Even more oddly , there was a faint pulsing sensation , almost as if it were alive , just like a real snake .
Before she could examine it further , the snakes tail suddenly flicked out with lightning speed , swiping her hand away .
The force of the strike left a red mark on the back of Freyas hand , the sting leaving her fingers numb .
Is this … is this thing real ? Freyas voice was shaky , a little freaked out She took another step back , but the snakes head lifted slightly , eyes narrowing as if it had some mind of its own .
Selah froze , a cold chill creeping down her spine .
That … cant be real .
It just moved .
Freya backed up slowly , her face turning pale .
Odalys … tell me this isnt real.