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Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire - Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire by Grace Madeline - Chapter 269
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Chapter 269 Orson scratched his head .
I cant believe Odalys used thunderstruck wood to summon a lightning strike .
Not only did it dispel the negative energy from your body , but she also fused the lightning with venomroot and let it be absorbed into you .
This approach is absolutely unheard of .
Ive never come across anything like it before .
But her explanation makes sense .
Youve been sick for so long , and your body has been severely weakened .
Weak bodies attract negative energy , which causes lingering illnesses .
And thunderstruck wood is known to help .
Every step Odalys took seemed to venture into a realm beyond Orsons expertise .
For a moment , I thought I had a grasp of her medical skills , but now its clear Ive been completely outpaced by her methods , he thought , his expression troubled .
Percival placed his coffee cup down with a firm clink .
Grabbing his car keys , he strode toward the door with long , determined steps , his urgency making it clear he had someone to meet .
Youre just leaving like this ? Didnt your mother say Oliver would be coming over ? Arent you curious about what theyre planning to say ? Orson asked , still holding his coffee cup as he hurried after him .
Percival moved with an air of nonchalance .
As he closed the door behind him , his deep voice lingered in the air .
Fine , Ill keep an eye on them , Orson replied with a shrug .
Meanwhile , on the surveillance screen , Edie lay down , but her gaze kept darting toward her bag .
Orsons eyes lit up as he recalled the medicine pouch Hannah had handed over earlier .
I need to find out if that pouch contains some kind of aphrodisiac , Orson mused , a glint of mischief in his eyes .
While Orson schemed , Percival had already reached the parking lot .
He slid into the drivers seat of his Maybach , the luxury car purring as it roared to life and sped off into the distance .
In the heart of the city , at a cozy spaghetti restaurant , Stellan had reserved a private room.
After finishing a livestream and watching Sophia get carried away , theyd headed straight there once the police announced Odalys was not involved in the incident .
Spaghetti ? Thats awesome ! Selah exclaimed with delight .
As soon as Odalys entered the restaurant, she pulled out a chair , sat down , and signaled to a waiter for a menu .
Ill have the cheesy beef spaghetti .
Oh , and add a portion of clam chowder and a salad .
She pushed the menu across the table .
Take a look and order whatever you want .
Stellan and Francis leaned in to add a few dishes , while Freya and Selah selected some extras as well .
Once the order was placed , the waiter brought over some fruit and drinks .
Who wouldve thought Sophia could be so shameless ? Why on earth would she mess around with a guy like that ? Selah asked curiously .
Freya nodded , lowering her voice .
Yeah , I always thought she was too picky , only going for guys with money and power .
I never expected her to hook up with a rapist What rapist ? Francis asked , walking back from the restroom just in time to hear the conversation .
Selah pulled out her phone and scrolled .
The police just released a statement .
The guy Sophia was caught with is a repeat offender , a serial rapist .
Selah continued with disgust .
His scam involves targeting gullible women .
He convinces them they have negative energy and tells them they need to strip so he can cleanse their impurities .
Hes gotten so many women pregnant , not to mention scamming them out of their money and dignity , Selah added with a shake of her head .
Stellan stayed quiet , excusing himself to take a call .
When he returned , he spoke in a hushed tone .
She and my dad were supposed to attend Odalys grand opening .
1/3 三 Chapter 269 But my dads injuries havent healed , and my mom cant move around easily , so she asked me to treat everyone to dinner instead .
Odalys felt a flicker of warmth in her chest .
I didnt expect Sienna to be so thoughtful about celebrating my opening , she wondered .
My mom hasnt stopped talking about it .
She even stayed up all night watching that variety show .
She spent the whole time cursing out the Bennett family , saying the Bennett Group is filled with heartless people for abandoning their own daughter .
She just told me again to comfort you .
Dont take those people seriously .
Focus on living your life well and leave them behind .
Sienna was a strong woman who rarely concerned herself with other peoples personal affairs .
It was the first time Stellan had heard his mother commenting on someone elses family matters .
The Bennett family has no impact on me , Odalys said with a soft laugh .
She treated them like a joke , completely unaffected by their actions .
If anything , she felt a hint of schadenfreude , Odalys wasnt the type to play saint , nor was she quick to forgive those who had wronged her .
As long as it pleased her , that was all that mattered .
Heres to Odalys flourishing business ! Freya said , pouring drinks and raising her glass .
The others quickly lifted their glasses , clinking them against Odalys .
At that moment , Odalys phone buzzed .
After ending the call , she said with a sigh , That was Blue Entertainment calling to check in .
Theyre really excited about this project and want to finalize the collaboration as soon as possible .
Theyre hoping Selah and Francis can read the script and decide which roles theyd like to play , she added with a small smile .
Once thats settled , we can sign the contract , Odalys said , still chuckling softly .
Freya , struggling with the spicy spaghetti , asked while rubbing her slightly swollen lips , Why the rush ? Is there some kind of condition ? They mentioned that when filming starts , theyd like me to choose an à auspicious date for the opening .
They believe the timing is crucial , Odalys explained .
Hearing that , Selah was reminded of something .
Thats actually a thing .
When I was filming before , the director had chosen a lucky date to start shooting , but there was a last minute incident , and we missed it .
After that , the production hit one problem after another .
A bunch of actors got caught in scandals , and the whole show ended up getting canned , Selah said .
As they continued eating spaghetti , their conversation shifted to lighthearted gossip .
In the middle of their lively chatter , the door to the private room suddenly swung open .
Finnians voice came from the hallway .
The cheerful atmosphere in the room abruptly fell silent .
Everyone turned their heads toward him .
Finnian , what are you doing here ? Were having a private dinner , and you werent invited , Selah said sharply , standing up immediately .
She placed herself between Finnian and Odalys as if shielding her from potential harm .
Finnian noticed her defensive posture .
His lips moved as if to say something , but no words came out .
Once a popular star , he now found himself without resources , even losing his apartment .
The Lark family had truly abandoned him .
I want to talk to Odalys , Finnian said , holding back the frustration that threatened to spill out .
Finnian thought that without the cameras rolling , Odalys might show him a bit of respect .
Contrary to his expectations , she didnt even glance his way .
She continued eating her food as if he werent there .
Odalys … Finnians voice cracked slightly .
He couldnt believe she was so indifferent .
His Adams apple bobbed as he swallowed hard , stepping forward to bypass Selah and reaching out toward Odalys .
Before he could touch her , Odalys picked up her fork and struck his hand away .
2/3 8:29 PM Chapter 269 You chose this path when you willingly teamed up with Sophia to scheme against me , Odalys said coldly .
Even if Sophia drugged you , it was your choice to collude with her , she continued , her tone sharp .
You were arrogant , dismissive of others , and tried to manipulate and ruin me .
You humiliated yourself with your own scandals , offended the Lark family , and now theyve thrown you out like garbage .