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Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire - Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire by Grace Madeline - Chapter 227
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Chapter 227 If it causes hallucinations or self harm , the result of any investigation would probably conclude that the individual was simply overwhelmed by lifes pressures , leading to a breakdown in mental health , and eventually , suicide .
She nodded in agreement with Percivals words .
Percivals voice grew darker , Exactly .
So , nurturing this poison , whether to eliminate someone or bring ruin to their family and seize their wealth .
would be alarmingly simple .
It leaves no trace , and even the police would be powerless to trace it .
The revelation sent a chill through the group .
The elderly man collapsed to the ground , his eyes locked on the dirt beneath him .
After a long , tense pause , he choked out , What a sin .
How could this happen ? My wife wasnt feeling well , so she returned here to recover .
My daughter in law , and my grandson they came back too .
I was so busy with my own life .
I hardly contacted them .
All I knew was that after they returned , they seemed to be researching something out of boredom Is it related to this ? he asked frantically , his hands trembling .
Odalys had warned him days ago to reflect on his familys deaths before their return to the village .
Now , with his mind clear, he realized it all made sense .
Its not just your family .
Those who stayed in the village , they ey all met untimely deaths either by illness or self harm , am I right Odalys continued .
After they died , their families returned , only to fall under Rafaels control .
Their tendons were severed , preventing them from contacting the outside world The elderly man nodded , the truth dawning on him .
Without Odalys reminder , he would never have connected the dots Go find the villagers , Odalys instructed , her voice steady Ask them if they want revenge .
If they do , let them recall who theyve had business dealings with in the past twenty years .
Which families were their primary partners ? The old mans eyes burned with fury : Ill go now , he said , turning to leave .
Percival stood motionless , watching the elderly man disappear into the distance .
After a long silence , he turned to Odalys , his voice low , You suspect that the villagers cooperated with some wealthy merchants , and that these merchants became targets .
Over time , they subtly poisoned the fabrics and clothes , causing misfortune , and eventually , the familys fortune tell into the hands of the conspirators ? Odalys nodded .
Its hard to build wealth from scratch , or through honest work .
If you can gain it easily , why not ? Its like your family , she added , her tone shifting slightly .
After your fathers accident , it was only a matter of time before they turned their attention to you .
Percival fell silent , his jaw tightening , but he didnt respond .
He knelt slowly , his eyes locked on the crimson soil beneath them .
His hand clenched into a fist , visibly fighting to suppress the rising fury .
Callum , Percival finally spoke , his voice cold .
Once theyve compiled the list , get it to the investigators right away .
See if any families , like the Stewarts , have suffered strange tragedies Callum , still in shock , nodded solemnly .
* TII help too , Orson offered , already moving to assist But Odalys stopped him , catching his arm .
Take some of the soil back with you .
Get it tested for its composition .
Orson blinked in confusion .
Do you need me to cover it back up afterward ! Odalys pulled out a talisman , tossing it into the soil .
No need , she said cunly .
Alright , Ill handle it , Orson replied , taking a box to collect some of the soil , with the old m mans son helping him .
Once the task was done , Odalys turned to Percival , her voice low but charged with a question .
Did you figure it out ? Percival stood next to her , eyes now scanning the depths of the woods .
I noticed something when we saw that giant snake in the show .
You didnt 1/2 626 PM Chapter 227 say everything before .
The poison is unique because they killed the venomous snake , extracted its venom , and combined it with the other ingredients .
Odalys stared at him , surprised by his sharp insight .
You figured that out He didnt need to stay here ; just a few words from her , and he had pieced everything together , linking every detail with ease .
A smaller snake , heavily injured , was treated by me .
I found signs that its venom had been extracted , Percival continued .
I suspect Rafael is using the life and death of this snake to threaten the larger serpent .
After all , the snake is old and mystical .
The wicked energy in the clothes in your familys water tank , its strong .
And the source of that wicked energy .
Odalys pointed toward the old house , her voice cold Percivals lips tightened , and after a long pause , he let out a soft laugh , tinged with bitterness .
So , your elaborate plan was to dig a pit for him to fall into , all while making him think you completely trusted him .
Odalys smirked but said nothing , her eyes locked with his They exchanged a knowing glance and began walking back toward the village .
The elderly man had gathered the remaining villagers , and they were now listing their business dealings , marking the families that had been involved .
Callum stood by, diligently recording the names , while the investigation was already underway .
It wasnt long before the elderly man slowly stood up , his voice hesitant .
Stone , do you think this will still be useful now ? Odalys glanced at him , her expression unreadable , her silence more telling than any words .
The man felt a chill creeping over him and instinctively took a step back .
Is something wrong ? he asked , his voice shaky , Just then , he felt a sharp pain in his wrist .
His eyes widened as his tendon , which had been carefully repaired , suddenly tightened and snapped with a loud crack A scream escaped him as he clutched his wrist , the pen he had been holding dropping to the ground .
The middle aged man rushed forward , trying to support the elderly man , but suddenly , a sharp pain struck his chest .
He coughed up blood , staining his clothes as he collapsed , his energy drained , his body aged in an instant .
Whats happening ? I thought I was healed … the man whispered , his voice weak .
Odalys stood there , hands clasped behind her back , watching them both with a detached gaze .
You were healed , she said coolly , but you touched something you shouldnt have .
Her words hung in the air , and the elderly man and his son exchanged stunned glances , their eyes widened You really did tell me the truth before , which made me believe you were genuinely the victims .
But it wasnt until yesterday , when you gave me those nuts , that I started to rethink my doubts .