Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire by Grace Madeline

Chapter 410 about The morning after Edies arrest , the Simpson family swung into action .

They used their connections to get Edie released , but Caspian wasnt al to let that site .

He followed the trail of connections right to the source , and immediately blew the whistle on everyone involved , severing the Simpson familys influence piece by piece .

Now , Edie stood there , glaring at him with an icy look that made his skin crawl .

Lee , she began with a smirk .

I didnt know you had it in you .

I hear that everything happening with the Simpson family today … its all because of your little report to the authorities , right ? Looks like , aside from solving cases , youve got some other tricks up your sleeve .

She stepped closer to him , leaning in with a whisper .

I wonder , does your wife and daughter know how resourceful you really are ? She paused for a moment before contiming , her voice dropping to a threatening murmur .

I heard that the last time your daughter was at school there was a sudden explosion in her classrooms .

I wonder , with a father like you , will her luck run out one day ? What if something happens to her ? Youd better be ready to moum , Lee .

You wouldnt want to regret it .

The words hit their mark .

Lees face paled instantly , his features tightening with a mix of anger and fear .

He thought back to that explosion an investigation that had gone nowhere .

The authorities had been stumped .

But Lee knew , deep down , someone had orchestrated it as a warning a waming directed squarely at him .

Thats none of your concern , Edie .

As long as it has nothing to do with me , thats all that matters , he shot back , his voice cold , Edie met his icy gaze , but her smile faltered, her expression hardening .

With a quick snap of her head , she turned toward Henry and snapped , Well ? Are we leaving or just standing here waiting to die ? Lets go .

Henry growled , clenching his fists in frustration .

The insult stung , especially in front of all these people , but Henry knew better than to push too hard .

With the Simpson familys strange methods , he couldnt afford to make a move 100 soon .

For now , hed bide his time , hoping for an opening to strike back .

Caspian couldnt help but chuckle at the scene .

His lips twisted into a sarcastic grin .

Meanwhile , Lee reviewed the nearby surveillance footage , piecing together the events of the explosion .

From the video , it looked like a pure accident .

Caspian had been distracted , staring at his phone while driving .

He had crashed into a light pole , which fell and ignited a fire beneath his car , ultimately causing the explosion .

It was a chain of bad luck for Caspian , a perfect storm of misfortune .

The footage didnt lie .

The cause of the crash was clear Caspian had caused it all by not paying attention .

The responsibility lay solely on his shoulders .

On the road , Percival drove , keeping a safe distance behind Windsors vehicle .

He had seen everything Caspians near fatal accident and the series of events that followed .

If not for Odalyss talisman , Caspian would be a goner , or at the very least , badly injured or crippled .

* Seems like Caspians lucky Percival remarked , gripping the steering wheel If not for Odalys , his life wouldve ended tonight .

He glanced at Caspians car in the distance , remembering the crash Ordinarily , a driver would simply need to make a small adjustment to avoid disaster , but Caspian he had seemed like hed been paralyzed , as though something had paralyzed him at the whicel .

After spending all that time at the Bennett Villa , dealing with Windsor and Sophia , its a miracle he survived , Odalys remarked , her voice flat Saving him wasnt out of pity or because Im some saint .

It was a debt to repay a favor from a past life when he covered my body after I died .

She paused for a moment , the weight of her words sinking in .

Now , its settled .

We owe each other nothing ** Not to mention , Caspian had plans for me in his past life .

He even tried to force a posthumous marriage with me .

Her lips curled into a bitter smile .

From now on , whatever happens to him is none of my business .

I wont interfere .

Percival raised an eyebrow .

You think Windsors headed for the Simpson family ? That seems like quite the twist He kept his eyes trained on Windsors car , little commercial activity .

Windsors car had turned in that direction , clearly headed straight for them .

noting the detour .

The Simpson family lived in the northern part of the city , a more remote area with Lets hope Im wrong , Odalys muttered .

If not , were in deeper trouble than we thought .

1/2 11:44 PM d Chapter 410 Are you saying its a matter of life and death ? That Windsor and Quinton might have swapped fates ? Percival asked , his voice tinged with confusion .

After all , both men had spent three y years overseas , and their return had been … strangely timed .

Windsors first stop had been to find Sophia , followed by an immediate , almost unnatural relationship , and then a swift divorce from Hannah.

Possibly .

Odalys said quietly .

It could be a trade of destinies .

Or it could be something else .

Percival parked under a tree , using the shadows to conceal the car .

He cut the engine , watching Windsors car settle about li 160 foot away .

The stillness of the night hung heavy in the air , as Windsor remained inside his car , not making a move Odalys and Percival sat in silence , their eyes trained on the figure in Windsors vehicle .

They watched as he lit a cigarette .

One .

Two .

Three .

Windsors movements were deliberate .

He smoked the first , then the second , and then the third , each time staring intently at the burning tip Its not just smoking .

Odalys said coldly , her tone sharpening Hes performing a ritual summoning spirits , not just smoking .

Sometimes , when there are no candles , people use cigarettes to call souls .

Her words sent a chill down Percivals spine .

He hadnt encountered this before , but he knew of it .

Master had once warned her that certain people used smoke in the dead of night to summon spirits .

She quickly checked the time on her phone : 1:30 AM .

Theres something of about this , she murmured , her fingers rubbing the phone screen as if she could feel the tension in the air .

negative energy .

Very heavy , she said , her voice low , almost inaudible .

Percival could sense her anxiety .

Reaching out , he took her hand , holding it firmly .

Well wait , he said sofily , his voice reassuring .

Odalys nodded , but the exhaustion hit her all of a sudden , overwhelming her .

She had been fine just moments ago , but now , as Windsor lit his third cigarette , a wave of sleepiness washed over her .

Her eyelids felt heavy , her body dragging This doesnt feel right .

Odalys whispered , her voice tinged with uncase .

Suddenly , she pinched herself hard , then bit her fingertip , drawing blood .

She touched Percivals forehead with the same bloodstained finger and then smeared it across her own brow .

The cold , sharp sting of the ritual sent a shock through her , snapping her back to full awareness .

Just as she did , Windsor seemed to convulse as if the act of summoning had backfired .

A violent cough escaped his throat , and with it , a stream of blood sprayed from his mouth .

His cigarette dropped , smoldering on the ground , burning a hole in his pants .

Windsor ? he muttered , looking down at the mess .

What the hell just happened ?