However, she didn't close the door, as if leaving it open for Sebastian.Of course, Sebastian knew what Rosalie was up to, so he just sighed helplessly.The next day, Sebastian was woken up by his phone ringing incessantly. He took a look and found that it was from an unknown number."Hello, who's this?" Sebastian asked politely the moment he answered the call."Sebastian, is Whit with you?" The person who called him was a woman who sounded very anxious."And you are?" Sebastian frowned as he found the voice very familiar."I'm Theresa! Is Whit with you?" Theresa asked coldly.Sebastian frowned once again and said unhappily, "Ms. Livington, do you think she'd be here, considering our relationship?""She's not with you?" Theresa mumbled in confusion. Then, she hung up.Sebastian's expression turned ugly, and he muttered, "Crazy woman."Tossing the phone aside, he got up and freshened himself up before working out.Rosalie got up and left the room just when Sebastian finished
"Ms. Sutton?" Hans was taken aback by the sudden request but quickly responded. "Understood. I'll mobilize our people across the city to find Ms. Sutton.""Mm hmm," Sebastian replied curtly before hanging up, his expression darkening.Whitney had been missing for 12 hours? Still, she was an adult; she could take care of herself. Hence, Sebastian wasn't that concerned.Just then, a black Range Rover pulled up outside the convenience store. The door swung open, and a man in a black suit stepped out. His demeanor was authoritative yet respectful."Excuse me, are you Mr. Sebastian Ballard?" he asked politely.Sebastian frowned slightly, nodding. "Yes. What's this about?"The man bowed slightly, showing deference. "My employer, Mr. Turner, would like to invite you to lunch. Would you be available to join him?""Mr. Turner? James?" Sebastian asked, his curiosity piqued.The man nodded, confirming Sebastian's suspicion. "That's correct."Sebastian chuckled and asked, "What, is he in
Sebastian's opinion of Abel raised slightly. This was no ordinary man; he was calculative, patient, and had a knack for handling difficult situations."Okay, Mr. Carlton, right?" Sebastian replied, his tone calm. "Just be direct. I've got other things to attend to, so let's not waste time."Abel frowned slightly, showing a hint of irritation, but quickly regained his composure. Even though he tried to hide it, Sebastian noticed the subtle shift in his expression."Mr. Ballard, it's best to resolve conflicts rather than escalate them. I hope you can say something to the Sunway military region to release my brother and sister," Abel explained. He'd been working tirelessly for the past few days, reaching out to his contacts, but to no avail.The Sunway military region had made it clear that the order to detain Abel's siblings came directly from Draco, and no one could overrule it. The only way to change the situation was to gain Sebastian's forgiveness.Abel was taken aback when
"What did you say? Kidnapped?" Sebastian's expression turned grim, his brow furrowing deeply as a tense air filled the room."What's going on?" Sebastian asked coldly.Hans quickly explained, "Mr. Ballard, I don't have all the details yet, but our intel indicates that Ms. Sutton was abducted by a gang tied to a casino.""A casino?" Sebastian frowned, confused. When did Whitney get involved with people from a casino?"Where is she?" Sebastian asked urgently.Hans replied, "We're still looking. I've sent out teams to find her, but Steinberg is big. It might take a while."Upon hearing this, Sebastian's expression turned cold. Rage surged through him.Despite his divorce from Whitney, Sebastian couldn't remain indifferent to her abduction. "Find Whitney's whereabouts as soon as possible. Use any means necessary!" he commanded."Yes, Mr. Ballard."After Sebastian ended the call, James rose with concern. "What happened, Mr. Ballard?""Whitney has been kidnapped," Sebastian repli
Seeing Dante's hesitation, Crystal snapped and started hitting him with her fists while yelling, "You idiot! That's your sister! Tell me where she is, now!""Mom!" Dante shouted, grabbing her shoulders to hold her still, his eyes wide with desperation. "Listen, she's safe, I swear. I just hid her for a bit, just to keep her out of the way. It's not what you think. I just need to take control of the company… I need to prove myself!""Mom, please help me, help me do this!" he pleaded, hoping to sway her. "If I can run Frostwave Corporation, I can make it bigger and better than ever! I can make the Sutton family one of the most powerful families in Steinberg!" Crystal pushed him away, tears streaming down her face. "How could you be so stupid, Dante? She's your sister! How could you do this? No, I'm telling your grandmother everything. Don't worry; I'll ask her to go easy on you. I won't let you get into too much trouble," she said, turning to leave.Dante panicked and dropped to his
"I told you to get it!" Sebastian barked angrily.Mabel flinched, her face going from white to red. "Oh, you think you can yell at me, Sebastian? Fine! I'll get it. But if you don't find Ms. Sutton today, I'm not letting this slide!" she snapped back. She stormed off in a huff, but within five minutes, she'd found what Sebastian needed—a handful of protective charms and some blessed pens."Here's what you wanted," she said with her arms crossed, glaring at him. "Now, what's this all about?"Sebastian took a quick glance at the items and replied coldly, "Leave me alone.""Excuse me? Hey, I went through all that trouble to find this stuff, and now you want me to leave?" Mabel was fuming.What the hell was Sebastian up to?"Do you wanna find Whitney or not?" Sebastian asked, his voice as cold as ever.Mabel's expression shifted, and she hesitated for a moment before saying, "I… fine! I'm leaving! Let's see what kind of mess you can make without me!"With a huff, she turned and s
Fergus hesitated for a moment, then said, "Alright! I'll head over there with a team. We'll see what we find!"He hung up and turned to his bodyguard. "Gather a dozen guys and get to the junkyard, pronto!""Yes, Mr. Cobb," the bodyguard replied, ready to move.…The junkyard in Steinberg's western district couldn't have been more desolate. Located around 30 miles from the city center, it was a long drive, about an hour under normal conditions. The area was mostly barren land waiting to be developed. It was the perfect hideout for anyone looking to stay off the radar.At the heart of the junkyard, in a large, empty warehouse, Whitney sat bound to a chair. Her hands and feet were tied, and a gag kept her from screaming. She could only manage muffled groans through the cloth. Not far from Whitney, two tattooed young men were lounging. They drank beer, munched on beef jerky, and watched short videos on their phones."Bro, this chick is a total smoke show. Ain't it a waste just
Instantly, the scrawny man's arm froze in midair. He let out a blood-curdling scream while clutching his arm. Dropping to his knees, he writhed in pain and yelled in agony."Who's there?" the other man shouted. He grabbed a machete and glared at the rusted iron doors. A figure emerged from the doorway, each step slow but deliberate, radiating an air of menacing aggression."You two are dead meat," Sebastian said coldly, his voice dripping with murderous intent. The air around him seemed to vibrate with sheer malice. Even Whitney could feel it as she shuddered at the intense atmosphere.She stared in shock at Sebastian, who had appeared like some kind of hero to save her. Tears welled up in her eyes as she was overwhelmed by relief. She never expected him to be the first to find her.Sebastian raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you okay?"Whitney nodded furiously, tears streaming down her cheeks as she said, "I'm fine… I'm okay…"Whitney suddenly felt so wronged and aggrieved