Zeke had just taken a sip when he choked awkwardly. He smiled and said, "I can't hide anything from you, Dr. Ballard. Last night, you mentioned that my illness could be cured, right?""Yes." Sebastian nodded.Hurriedly, Zeke asked, "Then, could you please prescribe some medicine for me?"Sebastian smiled as he retrieved a prescription from the drawer, handing it to Zeke. "Follow the instructions and get the medicine from the pharmacy down the block."Surprised, Zeke took the prescription and asked, "Dr. Ballard, did you anticipate that I would come?"Sebastian simply smiled in response.Zeke didn't stay long. After paying the consultation fee, he left promptly.Before leaving, Zeke said, "By the way, Dr. Ballard, I'll let you in on something. Next week, there's the district competition with seven matches. Points will be accumulated based on the ranking in each match, and elimination will take place at the end."Only the top ten with the highest score in total from the seven mat
Haughtily, Mabel sneered and drove away from the place. After Sebastian finished his meal with Tommy, he returned to the shop and happened to see a familiar-looking car leaving."Mabel?"Sebastian was puzzled but didn't care much. Just then, his phone rang. It was Whitney."Ms. Sutton, what's the matter?" Sebastian asked absentmindedly.Whitney's voice was sharp and unquestionable, saying, "Sebastian, meet me at 1:30 pm at Magnolia Café. I want to speak with you."Later, when Sebastian arrived at Magnolia Café, he spotted Whitney sitting by the window. Arms crossed, she exuded a cold and elegant demeanor, truly fitting of a CEO.Approaching Whitney, Sebastian sat down and smilingly asked, "Ms. Sutton, are you so idle to be inviting me for coffee?""Cut the small talk." Whitney glanced at him and then demanded, "What's the deal with Rosé Corporation?"Sebastian replied with a shrug, "What's the issue?"Whitney scoffed and commented, "Naming a company after another woman. Seba
"My company's research and development team has tested the formula hundreds of times. There are no issues! Since you claim there's a problem, tell me exactly where," Whitney stated curtly.Sebastian frowned slightly and answered, "A minority of consumers may experience skin itching and redness.""That's ridiculous!" Whitney laughed mockingly.She continued, "Sebastian, tell me, which facial mask on the market doesn't have side effects for some people? Are you trying to scare me?"Upon hearing this, Sebastian's expression darkened. "I'm not trying to scare you. I'm just giving you a heads-up.""I don't need it! I know better than you whether the product has issues or not! All you need to do is watch as Frostwave Corporation's new launch sweeps the entire market," Whitney argued and then left the café.Sebastian was helpless. After sitting for a while, he also got up and left.When Whitney returned to the company, she immediately called Mabel and asked, "How much longer until the
Soon, Rosalie drove Sebastian to Artifact Street in West Market.The lively and crowded Artifact Street immediately captivated Sebastian. On both sides of the street were antique shops, with people coming in and out to hunt for treasures. Among them were also tourists.Many vendors had spread various antique pieces for sale on tarps on the ground. Rosalie seemed to enjoy the bustling atmosphere. She looked around while explaining, "Dr. Ballard, this place is similar to Vintage Bazaar in Janover, only much smaller."Sebastian nodded, casually scanning the area. He noticed that most of the items sold by the street vendors were counterfeit. They were deceiving visitors from out of town.He had already seen several tourists happily leaving with fake antiques, thinking they had discovered treasures.After a brief stroll, Sebastian began searching for the medicinal furnace he needed. Quickly, he stopped at one of the stalls.When the tan-skinned vendor saw Sebastian, he enthusiastica
Sebastian sneered as he returned the medicinal furnace to the vendor, turning to leave.Frantically, the vendor cried out, "Wait, sir, are you really interested in buying it?"Sebastian waved his hand dismissively while replying, "I just want to buy a medicinal furnace to make medicine at home. 200 grand is too expensive. I'm thinking 10 to 20 grand would be more reasonable."As he spoke, Sebastian intentionally slowed down his pace.The vendor furrowed his brow. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "Fine, 20 grand! I can't go any lower! If you want it, just take it."Sebastian broke into a grin as he turned toward the vendor. "Okay."Rosalie grew anxious and asked, "Dr. Ballard, are you really buying it? This medicinal furnace looks too ordinary and dirty. If you want one, I can arrange for someone to send you a better one later.""Quiet. I have my own plans," Sebastian whispered.Hearing this, Rosalie didn't say another word.Soon, Sebastian paid for the medicinal furnace.
"You!"Leslie's eyes flashed dangerously, and her expression soured.All her life, she had always gotten anything she wanted, and no one had ever dared to go against her like this. Especially not in public!Scumbag!"You're really determined to go against me, right?" Leslie declared lowly as she let out a cold chuckle.She continued, "Do you even know who you're dealing with right now? There's nothing I can't buy in Steinberg, so what makes you think that I can't buy a measly artifact from Artifact Street?"Don't blame me for what I'll do next if you don't give me that medicinal furnace!"What an arrogant, unreasonable, and demanding young woman.Sebastian glanced at Leslie indifferently before he coldly replied, "Is that right? Then, I would love to see what you're going to do next."Leslie was livid, and she screeched, "My grandfather is James Turner!""I've told you, even if your grandfather asked me, my answer wouldn't change," Sebastian replied calmly.Leslie stamped he
As such, with how powerful Butch was, how could he end up coughing blood after one kick from Sebastian?At that moment, Sebastian stalked toward her with the electric baton in hand. Leslie was terrified and cautioned shakily with a pale face, "What… What are you doing! Don't come any closer! Don't you know who I am? I am James Turner's granddaughter, Leslie Turner!""James is truly unfortunate to have a granddaughter like you," Sebastian said coldly.He was just about to teach her a lesson when a black McLaren pulled up on the side of the road.After that, a classy and attractive young woman dressed in a white tracksuit with her hair up in a ponytail got out of the car.Leslie's mood brightened when she saw the young woman, and she waved excitedly as she called, "Lorelai! Here! This bastard is bullying me…"Leslie was clearly the one who had escalated the situation, and yet there she was, shifting the blame onto Sebastian without another thought.Sebastian frowned as he watche
"Shut up! Don't be rude to Dr. Ballard!" James growled as he shot Lorelai a scathing glare.After that, under the curious gazes of everyone present, James slowly made his way to Sebastian and greeted him politely. "Dr. Ballard, I apologize for not raising my granddaughters right and allowing both of them to offend you. I sincerely apologize on behalf of both of them, and I assure you I will discipline both of them when I get home," James said respectfully.Leslie and Lorelai were stunned and wore similar expressions of utter disbelief.James was the patriarch of the Turner family, one of the most powerful families in Steinberg! He was a man with immense power, so why was he being so respectful to this punk?Sebastian chuckled good-naturedly in response, but his glare was sharp as he replied, "Mr. Turner, you're right. You really do need to educate your two granddaughters."James nodded in agreement before he turned to the sisters and spat, "What are you two standing there for? C