Sebastian frowned and said impassively, "How would I know?""What kind of attitude is that? You offended the Carltons, and now Ms. Sutton has been captured. How could you be so blasé about it? You're such an asshole!" Mabel said, pointing angrily at Sebastian. His expression changed, and his brow furrowed as he said, "Didn't you see me bringing Whitney out of the Carltons'?"Mabel was slightly stunned. She frowned and scolded him at once, "What does that have to do with you? It was Mr. Cobb who used his connections to make the Carltons let her go. Otherwise, do you think you could have gotten Ms. Sutton out safely?"The Carltons would like nothing better than to kill you! You just walked in so boldly that you would have been flayed alive at the very least if it hadn't been for Mr. Cobb! If it weren't for him, do you think you'd still be standing here arguing with me?" Sebastian's brow furrowed even more. He snorted and said, "What did you say? You think I only managed to walk ou
Sebastian sighed in resignation and said, "You should know better than I do about whether it was Fergus or not. The Cobbs probably don't have the influence needed to make the Carltons release her." "Shut up! If it wasn't Fergus, was it you? You're just a useless loser!" Crystal retorted. Mabel said disdainfully, "Sebastian, you came here early just to get the credit, didn't you? You want to do well in front of Ms. Sutton so that she'll have a change of heart, and you want to ruin her wedding with Mr. Cobb, don't you? Don't think I don't know what you're planning!" Whitney's grim expression grew even more stony at Mabel's words. She hadn't expected Sebastian to be that kind of person. "Sebastian, don't you have anything to say?" Whitney asked. He raised his eyebrows and exhaled exasperatedly as he said, "I don't have anything to explain. If you would rather believe him, then I have nothing to say."He emphasized. "I just want to tell you that the Cobbs aren't powerful enough
Fergus' expression changed, and he looked unusually grim. He could still hear what Sebastian had said echoing in his ears. Did that asshole really know Draco? Whitney looked doubtfully at Fergus and asked, "Fergus, what is going on? Didn't you say you used your connections to make the Carltons release me? Why was Sebastian right? Was it Commander Kolt doing?"Fergus looked very awkward and stammered, "Well…" Before Fergus could say anything, Mabel chimed in, "Ms. Sutton, do you even have to ask? Mr. Cobb must have used his connections in Sunway to contact Commander Kolt! Otherwise, do you really believe Sebastian? You think that he was the one who got Commander Kolt?" She snorted. "If he had that kind of ability and connections, why would he have done nothing for the past two years? Why would he have let you divorce him?" Fergus immediately grinned and said, "That's right! Ms. Lucero is right. Perhaps my father used an important connection and contacted Commander Kolt. "Ho
Whitney said nothing and got in the car. Fergus and Mabel got in quickly. Whitney went straight back to the villa instead of going back to the office. The door was shut firmly in Crystal's face. Whitney didn't want to see anyone right now. She just wanted to be alone. She was lying on the bed in her bedroom when the door was suddenly pushed open. Theresa walked in and glanced at her. "I heard about what happened with the company. Aren't you planning to do anything?" she asked. Whitney wiped away her tears and shook her head. "I'm tired. It'll give me the chance to rest." "You aren't the Whitney I know. Are you going to give up so easily? You single-handedly expanded the company to its current scale. Are you just going to give it to that dumb, useless brother of yours who doesn't have any management experience?" Theresa was very direct. She felt that if Frostwave Corporation was handed over to Dante, they would probably go bankrupt within six months. Whitney sighed and
Sebastian was startled and immediately pushed Rosalie away. However, she held on and bit his lip.Sebastian had to try several times before he finally managed to push her away. Rosalie sat on him and looked resentfully at him. She wiped her mouth and said in annoyance, "Why did you push me away?" "Stop messing around! Get up!" Sebastian got up quickly, looking displeased. He looked hastily in the mirror and found that his lip had been bitten so hard that it was bleeding. Rosalie sat obliviously beside him, looking as if she was savoring the moment. When she saw Sebastian looking for medicine to put on his lips, Rosalie felt guilty and said, "Sorry, I didn't do it on purpose."Sebastian couldn't be bothered to answer her. He applied the medicine, looking cold, and said, "You should go home.""No! I want to stay here and keep you company." Rosalie was obstinate and refused to leave. Sebastian exhaled in resignation. He couldn't be bothered to deal with her any longer, so he
Howard caught it quickly. He glanced at it and saw that it was a small, emerald-green stone. It was about half the size of his thumb. Although it looked ordinary, the moment he caught it, he felt a gentle warmth spread throughout his body. Howard wasn't an idiot. He knew that the emerald stone was a precious object, and he immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Dr. Ballard."…Tony was in the presidential suite of a five-star hotel in Steinberg. He stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows and gazed out at the skyscrapers outside. He asked in a low voice, "Have we contacted them? When are the Sentinels from Demongate arriving?" A bodyguard behind him answered respectfully, "Mr. Wright, we've contacted them. They'll arrive tonight." "Very good! They must murder that brat for me tonight!" Tony said coldly, a murderous look in his eyes. The bodyguard asked, "What about Howard, Mr. Wright?" Tony turned, looking ferocious as he said, "As long as that brat dies, Howard
Sebastian frowned as he watched Alvin leave. He looked at Rosalie and asked, "Is he really such an arrogant idiot?" Rosalie spread her hands and shrugged as she said, "That's the reason I don't like him."Sebastian shook his head. These rich heirs were used to getting their way because of their wealth and power. The real elite were all very educated and classy. They wouldn't behave like Alvin and try to use their authority to oppress others. The point was, did Sebastian look like a pushover? He clearly wasn't. Howard laughed and said, "Dr. Ballard, is there any trouble? Do you need me to help you take care of it?""No, it's just a minor issue," Sebastian said impassively. While they were chatting casually, elsewhere, Frostwave Corporation was facing a ruthless internal struggle for power. … When Whitney and Theresa arrived at the office, Dante sat in the CEO's seat in the conference room, giving commands to the company's high-level executives and shareholders. It made
They were indebted to Whitney. Even if they were fired, they still wouldn't dare to lift a finger against her. Whitney no longer had the patience to keep arguing with Dante. She turned and spoke to the company's executives and shareholders. "Would you rather come with me or stay here?"The executives and the shareholders understood her at once. They all stood up at once and shouted, "Of course, we want to go with you, Ms. Sutton! Dante is a blockhead who doesn't know anything and wants to interfere with everything! "It's only been an hour, and he's already fired 16 people! It's creating a terrible atmosphere in the company!""That's right! We'll go and start anew with you, Ms. Sutton!" The high-level executives and shareholders had made their opinion clear. Dante looked at them angrily and shouted, "You're a bunch of ingrates! How dare you oppose the company! The company is the reason that you can make a living! Fine, leave if you want to! You're all fired! Get lost, all of
"Hundreds of international experts have gathered in Steinberg, and they're obviously targeting us, the martial arts community," Alaric said. "That's why Mr. Harton issued the Martial God Command for the sake of our safety."Phineas glanced at the middle-aged men and nodded slightly. "Oh, I see." Despite Alaric's words, he didn't believe a single thing the man said. Alaric and Ezekiel weren't the kind of people who would care about the rest of the world. If they were, they wouldn't have made the comments that they had in the stands. In fact, they had been very unhappy about the fact that Sebastian had won three battles in a row."That's right. Even though we misunderstood Mr. Ballard in the past, that was a personal matter. It has nothing to do with righteousness," Alaric added.Phineas eyed him coldly and smiled. "It would be a blessing for the martial arts community if you truly thought that way. Right now, we're under immense pressure. This is the time when we need the help of s
Aiden's eyes were shining slightly.Ezekiel nodded quickly and said, "That's right. This must be the treasure spoken of in the legends. It's just a pity that it's fallen into the hands of someone like Sebastian. What a waste!"Aiden thought for a moment before saying, "Mr. Harton, the influence of the Flying Cranes alone will not be enough to force him into submission."People like Sebastian were sure to have an ally. The Flying Cranes had influence in Jerose, but they weren't currently in Jerose.The major sects in Sartvale would play a greater role than the Flying Cranes.Ezekiel knew what Aiden meant. However, none of the sects in Sartvale had the courage to make Sebastian their enemy.On the one hand, Belinda was supporting him. On the other, the incident with Ethan had shocked Sartvale's martial arts community.Several experts at the seventh level of the Celestial realm had almost all been slaughtered without mercy. Who else would dare to provoke Sebastian?"A few sect lea
Belinda hosted a lavish dinner for Sebastian, Phineas, and the others. It was late at night when Blake finally brought Sebastian back to the convenience store. Melvin sat thoughtfully in the car. After thinking long and hard, he pulled out his phone and found a number. He sent a message to it.Not long after that, a young man in Ballard Mansion walked over to a pavilion in the back garden. Arnaud was relaxing in the pavilion."Great-grandfather, there's news from Melvin," said the young man. "Oh?" Arnaud glanced sideways at him."Melvin is very sure that Sebastian's ally is the Warrior League." The young man stepped forward and handed his phone respectfully to Arnaud. "Alright. Andreas, go and get ready. It's time for him to return to Ballard Mansion and acknowledge his ancestors," Arnaud said calmly. "Yes! I won't let you down!" Andreas Ballard replied. He bowed deeply to Arnaud and took three steps backward before turning to leave.As he watched Andreas walk off, Arnaud s
Sebastian shook his head slightly and said, "Thank you for your kind thoughts, Madam Dragon. Even if the entire martial arts community treats me as an enemy because of this, I'll accept it."How could Sebastian be an elder in the Warrior League when he was the successor of the Sacred Medicine Society?Everyone looked at Sebastian in slight surprise. He would be willing to make an enemy of the entire martial arts community?Belinda was also surprised. She hadn't expected Sebastian to be so firm."Mr. Ballard, are you afraid that your mentor will be against it?" she asked, frowning.No one would refuse the conditions that she had just made. Besides, joining the Warrior League in the current circumstances would be great for Sebastian.With the Warrior League as his ally, the Sapientia wouldn't dare to do anything to him. She hadn't expected Sebastian to refuse outright."Mr. Ballard, do you have a mentor?" Elara asked, puzzled. Hadn't Sebastian always said that he didn't have one?
When Belinda and Elara heard Sebastian's voice, they walked out of the back room."It's been a while, Mr. Ballard," Belinda said, smiling.Upon seeing her expression had changed from how it had been when she greeted him, Melvin was even more astounded by Sebastian's identity.Belinda always smiled when she met Sebastian, but it was a rare event for any other person to see her smile."It's been a while, Madam Dragon," Sebastian said with a bow. "Please sit down, Mr. Ballard." Elara hurried toward him and pulled him down beside the main seat. Melvin and Phineas returned to their seats, looking rather awkward."Mr. Ballard, I hear from Mr. Tuxley that Ezekiel is plotting something against you. That's why I sent Blake to bring you here. I'd like to hear your opinion," Belinda said, smiling.Everyone noticed that Belinda had spoken respectfully twice. They all turned to look at Sebastian."Madam Dragon, I wasn't concerned about Ezekiel at first, but now so many sects from the mar
Blake chuckled as he walked in."Yes! I just jump up and slap people in the face—" When Zane turned and saw that it was Blake, he abruptly stopped speaking.He smiled awkwardly. Boasting in front of Blake was just asking for trouble."Zane, that move where you jump up and slap people was quite interesting to watch," Blake said, grinning.Zane suddenly had a coughing fit. He didn't know if Blake was complimenting him or not."Is Mr. Ballard around? I've come on behalf of Madam Dragon. She would like him to pay a visit," Blake said to Zane. "Yes, yes! He's inside. He's with Ms. Griffin, and they're chatting—" Zane suddenly spotted Sebastian leaning in the doorway, a smile playing about his lips as he stared at him."Uh… he's not chatting." He hastily changed tack and congratulated himself for being quick-witted."Come in, Blake." Sebastian rolled his eyes at Zane. He knew exactly what Zane was going to say whenever he opened his mouth. He was sure that Zane had nothing innocent
Blake bowed slightly to Belinda before turning and leaving the hall."Please sit for a moment, gentlemen. We'll discuss this matter once Mr. Ballard arrives." Belinda left Melvin and Phineas there on their own after she had finished. She didn't even give them a chance to reply before entering the back room with Elara.Melvin and Phineas sat awkwardly in their seats. It didn't seem right to either leave or stay."Relax, gentlemen. Madam Dragon is discussing some matters with a few elders. Have some tea and wait for Mr. Ballard," a maid said as she carried over a tray of tea. She served both Melvin and Phineas with a cup of fragrant tea.Melvin was pleasantly surprised. He took the teacup from the maid with both hands. Although she was a mere maid, the important thing was who she worked for. Belinda had a close relationship with the head director of Dramon's Martial Arts Court. It could even be said that the Martial Arts Court wouldn't exist without her.Even the national head dir
"Yes. That's right," Melvin answered quickly.Blake nodded slightly and strode to the entrance. He said to Phineas, "Mr. Tuxley, Madam Dragon would like to see you."Phineas immediately puffed up his chest and straightened his clothes. When he finally felt presentable, he followed Blake to the hall.Meeting someone as important as Belinda was a matter of honor for Phineas. Therefore, he prostrated himself as soon as he entered and said to Belinda, "My name is Phineas Tuxley and I'm the head director of the Steinberg Martial Arts Court. Greetings, Madam Dragon."Belinda was startled to see him prostrate as soon as he entered. She suppressed a smile and shook her head slightly. "Mr. Tuxley, a bow like that is an outdated rule from hundreds of years ago. It is no longer appropriate in today's times. Please sit down," she said, pointing at the seat beside her."Thank you, Madam Dragon." Phineas stood up and glanced at the chairs. Where was he supposed to sit? Melvin had already ta
Melvin bowed his head and followed Blake into Ventus Estate. On the way there, he kept stealing glances at the black-clad men.The more he looked at them, the more shocked Melvin became. Where had the Warrior League gotten so many experts at the third level of the Celestial realm and above?In any other sect, they would be a deacon at the very least, but they were only fit to be guards for the Warrior League.He didn't know that these men hadn't previously been at such a high level. It was all thanks to Sebastian that they had been able to improve so swiftly.That was why everyone in the Warrior League respected Sebastian so much. Sebastian and the Warrior League relied on each other and helped each other. There was no imbalance in their relationship."Please come in, Mr. Cappell." Blake stood in the doorway to the hall and indicated for Melvin to enter.Despite Blake's politeness, Melvin knew that he had no right to walk in front.The Lucoxes weren't just the family who contr