Sebastian was no longer the man who used to avoid conflict. Too many things had changed recently, and it had made him realize something.There were some people who would take a mile if you gave them an inch. They would treat kindness as a reason to act recklessly!Rosalie nodded slightly and smiled as she said, "By the way, Grandpa called yesterday and asked me to attend a business gathering in Sunway as a representative of the Griffins. Can you come with me to buy an evening gown?"Sebastian had no choice but to assent when he saw Rosalie's pleading look. On the way, he had to stop by the sanatorium to mix up some medicinal potions for Wyatt and his old comrades, so Rosalie and Sebastian didn't go straight to Sunway. Instead, they both went to a mall in Steinberg.The mall was one of the most important properties in Steinberg that belonged to the Coltranes, and Callum had focused most of his energies on that mall.After it was renovated, they had also brought in several interna
"Why should I?" Rosalie smiled at the woman, remaining perfectly calm. "Because my name is Melissa Stallone, and I want that gown," the woman said arrogantly.When she said her name, she looked contemptuously at them."You're a Sunway Stallone?" Sebastian frowned and looked at Melissa again.Harold had once mentioned some gossip about Sunway's upper class to Sebastian. The Stallones were well known because the younger generation of their family were movers and shakers.However, those who were often mentioned were Jayden and his younger brother, Micah Stallone. There was also the aforementioned Hugh Jones, as well as Chad Murdoch. Chad was the son of Andrew Murdoch, known to be the richest man. There was also Xavier Walker, who was known for being the most talented man.As for Micah, he was known in Sunway for his talent in business. He was young, but he had already been in business for some time, and he had a wide circle of friends. He was showing potential to take charge of h
"Stop right there! I want that gown! Give it to me!" Melissa dared not make trouble for Sebastian, so she turned and shouted at the sales assistant instead. "I'm very sorry, miss. This gentleman and lady saw it first," the sales assistant said very politely.The sales assistant didn't care who Melissa was. There was an order for everything, and Rosalie clearly suited the gown much more than Melissa did.There were only 50 of these gowns in the entire world. Letting Melissa wear it would be a disgrace to Carmen's piece."Them? They're a couple of losers. Can he afford it?" Melissa pointed at Sebastian.Sebastian frowned slightly. Melissa was much too arrogant. Did she think the Stallones were the only family with money in the world? Did she think that they were the richest people in the world?Sebastian pulled out his bank card from his pocket. It contained the profit dividends from the Arctic Snow Mask over the past few months, as well as the consultation fees he had received.
It wasn't that the Coltranes thought that Melissa was important. It was only because Melissa's father had been Shauna's high school classmate, which was why Shauna had given her a VIP priority access shopping card.The Coltranes had given out about 1000 of these cards, and the one Melissa had was just one of them."What a joke! I didn't hear you wrongly, did I? A priority shopping card? Why don't you just call it a discount card?" Rosalie said mockingly.Melissa's face twitched. She desperately wanted to go up to Rosalie and disfigure her.However, she suppressed the urge. If they came to blows, her bodyguards were no match for Sebastian at all. She was half a head shorter than Rosalie, which already put her at a great disadvantage in terms of height."Tell her that the Coltranes' mall has this rule!" she shouted angrily at the sales assistant.The sales assistant was slightly startled, and she nodded quickly and said, "The rule does exist."Cards like those weren't used very of
Callum almost wet himself with fright. He didn't even look up as he said reverentially, "Mr. Ballard, you're a very humorous person. When you go to any of the Coltranes' establishments, you'll be treated as the highest VIP. You don't need a card."A card? What idiot would ask someone like Sebastian for a card?Damn it! He would have to investigate the incident and fire whoever it was."Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Coltrane. May I leave now?" Sebastian said to the sales assistant, smiling."Of course." The sales assistant had gone pale with fright. If even Callum had to show him respect, how could they say no?"What about my VIP card, then? I want that gown too! You must give me a satisfactory explanation!" Melissa was furious.When Callum showed respect to Sebastian, she clearly saw the sales assistants looking scornfully at her.She was determined to get the gown no matter what. Even if she didn't wear it, she wouldn't let Rosalie buy it."Miss, we have many other gowns he
Rosalie had always put up a strong front, but inwardly, she was just a woman who wanted to be protected by someone who could shelter her from the storms.At the moment, Sebastian was the man who could give her that feeling of safety.After leaving the mall, Rosalie headed straight for Sunway with Sebastian. She had been planning to attend the banquet at Lune Tower that night alone, but Sebastian's words had left a deep impression on her. She wanted everyone in the world to know that Sebastian was the man she had chosen.Those in attendance at the banquet that night were all prominent figures in Sartvale from various fields, including politics and business. Every year in the winter months, Sartvale's General Chamber of Commerce would hold a similar banquet. Its primary purpose was for people to mingle. The banquet was being held at the largest conference hall in Lune Tower.The hall was more than ten thousand square feet in size, and there were many wealthy heirs and heiresses w
Melissa spoke arrogantly.Sebastian scoffed, "You? Who can you represent? You can only represent yourself. How dare a shrew like you say that you have status and influence? It's ridiculous!""You—" Melissa's expression changed slightly. She had been rendered speechless by Sebastian. "Your older brother Micah is fairly well-known, but as his younger sister, you really have no class at all! Haven't you completely humiliated Micah already?" Sebastian said, sneering. On the way to Lune Tower, Rosalie had told Sebastian about Micah, which was why he had some impression of him."How dare you say that I—" Sebastian interrupted her and said, "You have a big face, a flat chest, and short legs. Physiognomically speaking, you're the kind of person who will bring bad luck to your husband!""By the way, did you have a nose job? You got your chin done too, didn't you? Look at your legs! Let everyone have a look at it. Doesn't it look like two carrots stuck in the floor?"The crowd around
"Is there anything else, Ms. Stallone?" Sebastian asked, smiling."You must apologize to me! I don't care who you are! If you don't apologize, I guarantee that you won't be able to leave this hall tonight!"Melissa really was furious this time. She had been humiliated by Sebastian in front of so many people. If she didn't get back at him, how could she continue to hold her head up high in the upper class of Sunway?"Ms. Stallone, are you insane? Why should I apologize to you?" Sebastian asked, frowning."You're the one who's crazy! I'll say it again! Apologize to me at once!" Melissa screamed shrilly."I'd like to see what you'll do to me if I don't apologize to you." Sebastian looked coldly at her.His patience was limited. Sebastian could not believe Melissa! He had no idea where she got her sense of superiority from. She acted as if she were the queen and that everyone's life had to revolve around her."If you don't apologize, I guarantee that you'll die a painful death!" A m