"What are you implying?" Sebastian asked with a darkened expression.Fergus sneered and said darkly, "What am I implying? Why is the Goldcrow pill only effective when combined with your acupuncture technique? Why is it poisonous otherwise? Who do you think would believe your words?"In an instant, the crowd started murmuring among themselves.Meanwhile, Whitney was uncomfortable to see Sebastian defending Rosalie.In the past, he only belonged to her.Noticing the muttering crowd, Fergus gained more confidence. He tugged on his suit jacket before scoffing. "What's the matter, Sebastian? Aren't you going to explain yourself to everyone?""Why should I explain myself?" Sebastian asked indifferently."Haha! I'm guessing you can't think of an explanation, huh?"Fergus chuckled before shouting to Nathan, "Mr. Whitaker Senior, I think this punk set the whole thing up! He did it on purpose just to get close to you and earn your gratitude!"Before Nathan could say anything, Isabel wal
In an instant, the hall went silent.Whitney's expression was extremely unpleasant.She did not expect Sebastian to be this staunch and merciless.Even though she was pleading with him, he refused to back down.He was not like that in the past.Did the divorce change him?"Must you be so heartless, Sebastian?" Whitney asked.Sebastian snorted before retorting with a piercing gaze, "Let me ask you this, Ms. Sutton. If I had failed to save Mr. Whitaker Senior today, and Fergus seized the chance to ruin me, would you be pleading for mercy on my behalf too?""I …" Whitney could not answer. Her eyes flickered.Sebastian laughed mockingly before saying, "Don't bother answering. Your hesitation tells me everything I need to know. So, why should I let Fergus off the hook?"Frowning, Whitney had more to say, but Sebastian walked up to Fergus and looked down at him. Then, he raised his feet and said coldly, "My shoe's dirty, Mr. Cobb. Please lick it clean for me."Fergus was seething
"Think whatever you want. My conscience is clear!" Sebastian declared icily.He was truly disheartened that Whitney had become someone who could not distinguish right from wrong."You're only saying that because you can't think of a way to defend yourself anymore!" Whitney fumed before running after Fergus.Mabel glowered at Sebastian before following Whitney.Sebastian took a deep breath to calm himself down."Are you okay, Dr. Ballard?" Rosalie asked worriedly.Sebastian nodded and said, "I'm fine. Join me for a walk.""Sure," Rosalie agreed with a playful smile.After saying a few words to Isabel and the others, Sebastian walked out of the hall and headed to the garden.The atmosphere in the hall made him feel stifled and annoyed.…Meanwhile, Whitney went after Fergus and called out, "I'm so sorry, Mr. Cobb. Let me apologize on Sebastian's behalf. I didn't expect him to be so unreasonable today."Fergus exhaled and said resentfully, "It has nothing to do with you, Ms. S
Whitney found herself in a tough spot. She had to approach Sebastian again for the sake of Frostwave Corporation.Meanwhile, Sebastian and Rosalie strolled through the long corridor of the estate. Rosalie walked beside Sebastian with her hands behind her back. She was playfully kicking her feet as they strolled along. This made her look like she was full of youthful energy, "Dr. Ballard, the way you dealt with your ex-wife earlier—aren't you worried she might start resenting you?" Rosalie asked cautiously.Sebastian, with hands in his pockets, chuckled lightly. "It doesn't bother me much. If she wants to hold a grudge, that's on her. There isn't much love left between us anyway."Rosalie giggled and asked, "So, Dr. Ballard, have you ever thought about finding a new wife?"Sebastian was caught off guard. Find a new wife?"It's not that simple. Who would want to marry a good-for-nothing like me?" Sebastian chuckled, finding Rosalie's perspective a bit naive."Well, I would,
Rosalie was a bit awkward initially, but when she heard Whitney criticizing Sebastian, her expression changed abruptly. Rosalie coldly retorted, "Oh really? I find Dr. Ballard quite impressive. At least, he's way more capable than Fergus."Whitney raised an eyebrow, suppressing her inner frustration."Sebastian, we need to talk," Whitney said after a brief pause.Sebastian, unfazed, deadpanned, "What else is there to talk about?"Frowning, Whitney suggested, "Let's discuss this over there. It's not convenient with an outsider around."With that, Whitney headed toward the nearby lounge area.When she realized Sebastian hadn't followed, Whitney stopped. Her expression displayed some displeasure."Ms. Griffin isn't an outsider. If you've got something to say, say it here," Sebastian stated coldly.Rosalie, standing close, couldn't help but enjoy the drama. With her hands on her hips, she even playfully stuck her tongue out at Whitney. It infuriated Whitney."Do we really have t
Sebastian fell silent. After a while, he sighed, "I won't give you the acupuncture technique."It was a flat-out rejection. Whitney was stunned. She never expected Sebastian to refuse her.It had only been a few days since their divorce, and he had changed completely."Sebastian, I finally see your true colors!" Whitney exclaimed, giving him a resentful glare before turning to leave.Tears welled up in her eyes, but she couldn't cry. She wouldn't show her vulnerable side to Sebastian.As she took a few steps away, Sebastian's voice echoed behind her. "However, I'll share the acupuncture technique online."Whitney paused in her steps. Not looking back, she continued walking.Watching Whitney's lonely and pitiful figure, Sebastian felt a twinge of pain in his heart."Dr. Ballard, why would you do this? Isn't this indirectly helping her?" Rosalie asked, puzzled.If the acupuncture technique was shared online, that would be indirectly aiding Frostwave Corporation.Rosalie wonde
Whitney hesitated briefly before a frosty expression settled on her face as her eyes blazed with anger. "That jerk! How dare he threaten me! We'll see who gets the last laugh," she declared in a cold tone.Mabel swiftly exchanged a knowing look with Fergus upon noting Whitney's resolve. She then suggested, "There's no need for you to dirty your hands, Ms. Sutton. Mr. Cobb and I have a plan. Since Sebastian wronged us first, we should repay him in kind."Mr. Cobb has lots of friends. We can use that to our advantage and teach Sebastian a lesson. Given his lowly status, it's about time he learned his place!"Whitney was shocked by her words and questioned, "What are you planning to do?""Rest assured, Ms. Sutton. We're just planning to hit him where it hurts; he won't be fatally harmed. "We know about his shop, but imagine if it were to go up in flames. He'd have no choice but to turn to you for help," Mabel suggested with a sinister undertone.Fergus added, "Just act like you
"Watch your mouth, Tim Thames! You're standing in Steinberg, not in Jovenshire. Mr. Ballard is an esteemed guest of the Griffin family, and your contempt is a disrespect to us all. "Say another word, and you're out of this house!" Rosalie asserted with firmness, a stark departure from her once meek and timid demeanorTim Thames nonchalantly shrugged and wore a casual grin."The Griffin family's young lady is quite the sharp-tongued one," he snickered. Behind him, a row of formidable bodyguards in black suits and sunglasses stood proudly.Rosalie responded with a disdainful snort, her presence commanding respect.Witnessing this transformation, Sebastian couldn't help but be amazed. He had always perceived Rosalie as meek and timid, but her assertiveness proved she was more than that.Little did he know Rosalie was renowned as the cold and ruthless Witch of Janover. Even the Four Heirs of Janover were no match for her. From a young age, she had carved a name for herself in