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Chapter 1554
Chapter 1554 Atoning Sins
Logan clenched his fists, his smile seeming more painful than the sight of his tears. "Wynter, this is hilarious, isn't it? I'm the type of guy who's into clubbing, racing, whatever-but I never imagined my ancestors were traitors."
Wynter understood Logan's straightforwardness and passion. He was the type who loved watching superhero movies and had figurines in his sports cars. Deep down, he loved this land more than anyone.
Wynter wasn't good at comforting people, so after pondering for a moment, she said, "Your circumstances are special, so this won't affect you. Whatever your ancestors did doesn't change the fact that you're a good person." Logan's feelings were a mess. Knowing the truth was painful, but not knowing would have left him living in a lie. He had never spoken to anyone about it, but every time he returned to the Winstons' old family estate, Astraea Villa, he would feel an eerie sense of decay.
"My progress is too slow right now," Wynter said, raising her gaze. "So, I want to use you as bait."
Logan stiffened. "Me? Bait?"
"Yes, bait. That person is currently in someone else's body, but possession isn't simple. Whoever they possess, they take on that person's karma.
"The first time they possessed your great-grandfather, he suffered a backlash, and the underworld must have sensed something. When a person dies and their soul vanishes, it's a major violation.
"From his perspective, you're the most suitable host. You're young and have a unique constitution." She paused before adding, "Besides this, there are still some lingering connections. I need you to recall-did your grandfather have close ties with any families in Hawford?"Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.
"I'll have to think about it." Logan had received too much information today-Clyde's death, Diego being a traitor, and Chad's disappearance. He had never felt this exhausted before.
He used to fear dying mysteriously, but now, as he lowered his head and looked at Clyde's corpse, it felt like a bitter pill to swallow. "Wynter, do you think my grandfather loved me?"
"He did." Wynter's rational response left no room for argument. "But people always love themselves most. He wanted to live more than anything. And once he was possessed and had everything he ever wanted, he became obsessed.
"He was deceived. He thought that changing bodies would grant him immortality and allow him to continue ruling. "He might have resisted at first, but as his life force waned, he agreed. Over time, the person possessing him also influenced his thoughts. Logan, that's human nature."
Wynter continued in a steady tone, "Including mine. That person has their sights set on you and Tobias, but I can't risk using my brother as bait. You're also the best option because you can sense him-you can tell when he's nearby."
Wynter indeed wanted to track down that person, and using Logan as bait was the fastest way. She had initially been reluctant, but after Yvette mentioned the impending pandemic, she realized she had to race against time. After hearing Wynter's words, Logan stood up abruptly with his swollen eyes. "I'll be the bait!"
For so many years, no one had ever told him the truth. But of course, he also had another driving force behind his decision.
"I want to meet the person who possessed my grandfather. I need to know why he turned him into what he is now!
Revenge is often the fastest way for someone to grow. But beyond that, Logan spoke in a low voice, "I want to do something to atone for the Winston family's sins."