Liam laughed coldly and took out three photos, which he tossed onto the table. He said coldly, "These three people are from an organization of assassins called the Slaughter Gods! Three years ago, the military started paying attention to them after they committed their first crime. "I believe that Captain Northman here knew very well that the three of them were acting suspiciously, but he still described them as good people who had acted out of bravery. He should give us a reasonable explanation for that, shouldn't he?"I don't care if he acted out of an order or if he was secretly communicating with the Slaughter Gods, but I won't stand for him using this to slander Mr. Ballard!"Take him! Shoot whoever tries to stop you!" As soon as Liam spoke, the members of the Alpha Strike Force team all stepped aside. They were wary of being seen to be related to Tanner in any way.Victor had realized how serious the issue was.The special forces team was a department in the military, but i
What?Even Larys was startled to hear what Liam had said. He was the mayor of the city, but it was extremely difficult for him to get a meeting with Wyatt.If it weren't for the fact that Wyatt had been on the brink of death and had returned to his hometown in Steinberg, Larys would never have met Wyatt even once in his entire life."Mr. Ballard, Mr. Holman Senior isn't the kind of person that you can meet just because you want to," Larys blurted out without thinking.Sebastian glanced at his watch. It was already 4:00 am, and after hesitating for a long time, he said to Liam, "Let me tell my family that I'm safe."As he spoke, Sebastian pulled out his phone and called Rosalie.When Rosalie heard Sebastian's voice, she burst into excited tears."Sebastian, is it really you? Are you alright? Did Chief Weist get you safely out of the Alpha Strike Force team?" Rosalie's anxious voice came over the phone.Sebastian sighed softly and said in a calm voice, "I'm fine. I'm going to the
Apart from the Beckards, there was no one who could save Trevor's life. After all, he was the one who had arranged for those assassins from the Slaughter Gods.As soon as his collusion with an organization of assassins like the Slaughter Gods was revealed, even the Northmans couldn't save him!However, Trevor knew very well what kind of person Jace was. If he called him, he would be under Jace's thumb until the day he died."Hmph. Even if I die, I'm going to drag Ballard down with me!" There was a vicious look in Trevor's eyes as he grabbed his phone and called Jace. "Hey, Mr. Northman! I heard that you plotted to get Sebastian caught by the Alpha Strike Force team. Congratulations! Not only have you gotten revenge, you may even have gotten the formula for a new anti-cancer drug. "When you start prospering in the future, don't forget about me!" Jace's voice was laced with scorn when it came over the phone. Trevor's expression darkened when he heard him. It turned out that Jace
"Jace, just spit it out. I'm completely at your mercy this time. As long as I can get past this current challenge, I'll agree to any condition you set, as long as you don't ask me for my life," Trevor said coldly.On the other end of the phone, Jace was silent for a moment before he said coldly, "Alright! Since you're being so forthright, Mr. Northman, I won't beat around the bush any longer. "I only have three conditions. The first is the formula for the Arctic Snow Mask, and the second is half the profits from the new anti-cancer drug. Lastly, I want 60% of the shares in Heritage Pharmaceuticals, which is under the Northmans."What?Heritage Pharmaceuticals was one of the largest pharmaceutical companies under Northstar Pharma. Its jurisdiction included four private hospitals in Steinberg and Sunway owned by the Northmans. It also had a pharmaceutical factory. If Jace took 60% of the shares in Ancient Pharmaceuticals, it would be equal to taking several hundred million in prof
"If you really do as you say and indulge Grandpa and his old comrades' hobbies as well as guarantee their health, you'd be doing a wonderful thing." Liam smiled in excitement.Wyatt had called Sebastian to the sanatorium in the middle of the night because he admired Sebastian's superb medical skills.After Wyatt explained his own situation and some of his old comrades' situations, Sebastian immediately produced a long-term treatment plan.The most important part of the treatment plan was letting Wyatt and his comrades indulge their appetites while simultaneously treating their illnesses.Wyatt immediately decided to call his old comrades the next day and invite them to the Steinberg sanatorium. After that, he discussed the specifics of welcoming them with Joe before he told Liam to drive Sebastian back home."Mr. Holman Senior has been in the military for pretty much his entire life, and he's spilled his blood and risked his life for the sake of the nation. What I do pales in comp
Although the Northmans were using the banquet to show their support for Arctic Snow Group, they still sent an invitation to Bashmore Group.Jace gave Fergus two of the three invitations he had received and sneered, "Mr. Cobb, I'm sure you know what to do, don't you?"Fergus took the invitations obsequiously. He said in a flattering tone, "Don't worry, Mr. Beckard. I will definitely get Whitney for you!"Jace swept a disdainful glance over him and waved a hand as he said, "Go about your business."Fergus thanked him profusely and left Jace's room. He rushed straight over to Frostwave Corporation.…The next evening, when Sebastian and Rosalie arrived at the entrance to Pullman Hotel, they bumped into Fergus and Whitney, who were walking toward them. Fergus had changed into a black tuxedo, while Whitney had a gauzy black gown on. The hem of her skirt was just high enough to reveal her fair, slender calves.The moment they appeared, Whitney's outfit immediately attracted the atte
On either side of the door were a dozen beautiful women dressed in gowns."I heard that the Northmans have invited the best chef in Sunway for tonight's banquet. They even managed to invite the head chef of Sunway's top restaurant." Fergus looked envious as he spoke. He led Whitney and Mabel toward the banquet hall entrance. When they arrived at the banquet hall's entrance, Whitney, Fergus, and Mabel bumped into Sebastian again."Sebastian, let me give you some advice. Tonight's banquet is held by the Northmans. Arctic Snow Group is only a recently established small company, so you'd better be self-aware and just stand at the door to watch," Fergus said importantly. "The important figures that are inside could crush Arctic Snow Group just by coughing." He looked triumphant as he brought Whitney and Mabel to the banquet hall entrance."Please show your invitations," the middle-aged man at the door said impassively. He was wearing a uniform. Fergus had brought his invitations, b
Theodore hesitated before smiling as he said, "Alright. However, you must not neglect Mr. Ballard. If there's anyone there who's being tactless, there's no need to be polite with them.""Whether or not the Northmans will be able to return to our former glory will depend on whether we can get the formula of that new anti-cancer drug tonight."Zeke smiled as he got up and said, "Theodore, don't worry. I know what I'm doing.""By the way, don't offend Mr. Ballard's ex-wife, either!" Theodore reminded him again.Zeke nodded and picked up the walkie-talkie before heading to the door."The three of them are Mr. Ballard's friends. Treat them politely."No matter what, Whitney was Sebastian's ex-wife. The Northmans would still have to treat her politely on Sebastian's behalf.…Fergus, Whitney, and Mabel only waited for a moment before the middle-aged man with the walkie-talkie walked up to them, beaming. He bowed and said, "I wasn't aware that esteemed guests like you had arrived. P
"Pay you? Keep dreaming!" Kayden roared. "I'm telling you, even if I were to set fire to this entire building, no one would dare to make me pay a penny! Smashing this tiny hotel up is nothing!" He continued, "You came at just the right time. Today is the day I'm going to show you how I have some fun with your lady!"Kayden suddenly had an extremely evil thought. He would make the men from the law enforcement hall restrain Sebastian before he stripped Nina naked right in front of him. He was thrilled at the thought, and he was getting even more exhilarated. It wasn't the first time he had done such a thing, but he had never toyed with a woman as beautiful as Nina. The thought of having such a beautiful woman under him filled him with excitement. "Oh? Do you really think that you can do as you wish with such a small number of men?"Sebastian's gaze swept over the men from the law enforcement team. Over half of them had participated in wiping out the Lynches, and they were dee
Kayden grinned slyly as he spoke. The reason he hated Sebastian so much wasn't only because of how badly the latter had beaten him up. What was more important was why someone like Sebastian would have such a beautiful woman with him!Kayden was the heir of the Berkeleys. He was the most influential heir in the whole of Acorn City! When compared with Nina, Candy was practically a country bumpkin. Kayden couldn't stand the drastic difference between the two women. Didn't all beautiful women like rich men?Shouldn't beautiful women be vying for the attention of wealthy heirs instead?Sebastian was just a charlatan who went around tricking people! How could he have such a beautiful woman as his companion?Kayden was determined to make Nina one of his conquests by the end of that day so that she could see how impressive he was. Even if Sebastian died, Kayden wanted to make sure to cuckold him even in death!"Mr. Berkeley, t-this isn't appropriate!"Although Rocco did not know
Not long after Kayden had reached the Aequor, over a dozen ambulances pulled up opposite the hotel and waited there. "Rocco, get out here!" Kayden yelled toward the manager's office as soon as he reached the restaurant on the third floor. Rocco had received the news as soon as Kayden walked into the hotel. He had been scared witless when he saw Kayden storm in. Sebastian hadn't been back for two nights. He might have been killed by the Berkeleys! Without Sebastian's support, how could Rocco oppose them?To Kayden, killing Rocco would be as easy as crushing a bug. "What should I do, what should I do? Oh God, oh holy mother of gods! What should I do, damn it!" Rocco ran wildly around his office. He didn't even know which god to pray to for protection. "Rocco! If you don't get out here, I'll burn your office down!" Kayden shouted once more. Rocco's heart almost stopped at the mention of fire. He pushed the door open quickly and scurried over to Kayden. "Mr. Berkeley, plea
Kayden soon received news of how Sebastian had broken into the Berkeley clan hall the night before.He was furious. Who did Sebastian think he was? Was the Berkeleys' clan hall the kind of place that people could just walk in and out of as they pleased?"Mr. Berkeley, shall we go and see the clan hall later? After all, Ms. Candy is still there," Jayden said in an ingratiating tone.He had only managed to latch onto Kayden through his connection with Colton. This was a rare opportunity for him to make a comeback.That was why he had spent quite a large sum of money on Kayden recently. He had already gifted him over a dozen high-quality emerald pieces.Kayden wouldn't have been impressed by him if he hadn't done so."Do we need to? Sebastian is sure to die this time! Rocco is annoying me more right now. How dare he neglect me just because he thinks he's found a strong ally in Sebastian?"Kayden had seen clearly how obsequious and respectful Rocco had been to Sebastian while ignori
"You've done many evil deeds, and it's time for the Berkeleys to be destroyed!" Sebastian exclaimed. He summoned back his 18 clones with a single thought while he raised Purity. "No!" Violet screamed at the top of her lungs.There was a dull thump, and a head flew high into the air. A dark energy that looked both like a snake and like a human shot out at once. Sebastian wasn't going to let her have a chance of escaping. He tossed out four yellow paper charms at the same time. They formed a Nullcurse Spell and trapped both of Violet's souls within it."When I say die, I mean that your soul and spirit will be destroyed! You won't have a chance at finding another host!"Sebastian raised his palm and upturned it slightly as he said, "Destroy!""Sebastian, you'll come to a tragic end!"There was a blast as countless bolts of gold light burst forth and pierced the dark shadow, which looked both like a snake and a human.In the blink of an eye, the dark figure had disintegrated in t
In the end, even the scales on Lucius' body had been swiped off by the blows. Huge pieces of scales were torn off his body along with his skin and flesh. With every piece of scale that was torn off, he let out a bloodcurdling scream."Aargh! Please have mercy! I won't ever act recklessly again! Have mercy!"Lucius was now completely bloodied from the beating he had received. He was covered with wounds that went deep to the bone, and he was bleeding profusely. Even Violet couldn't bear to look at him.He no longer had the dignity of the ancestral being of the Berkeleys, and he had lost his domineering air. "You won't? Hmph! What are you going to say about that snake curse in her, then?" Sebastian asked, pointing at Candy. Lucius almost burst into tears. He didn't know anything about what they had done to Candy. Besides, once the soul of a snake began to merge with that of a human, they would become an entwined soul.He had only ever heard of a secret art that could separate an e
Lucius panicked at once. His clones couldn't make different moves, but Sebastian's attacks were all coming from different directions. How could he dodge them?A bolt of blue light slashed down on the head of one of Lucius' clones. He dodged to the side quickly while leaping up to dodge the other five swords. However, before he could land, he spat out a mouthful of blood.Although his original form had escaped from harm, his clones had been killed immediately. Although they were only his clones, they were very closely connected to his true form because of how truncated his Cloning Technique was compared to the original. That was why the backlash was particularly strong when his clones were killed."Just one move and both are already dead? Your Cloning Technique really isn't much!"Sebastian's 18 clones had surrounded the severely injured Lucius and were covering over a dozen different directions."How could this be? How could you have such an orthodox Cloning Spell passed dow
"How is that possible?"Lucius looked as if he was in disbelief when he saw that Sebastian had cut through the coal-black silk threads so easily. Sebastian appeared in front of him in an instant, and he raised Purity to slash at him.Right at the moment when the sword energy was about to touch Lucius' clothes, the air around them seemed to ripple violently. Lucius shot backward several feet as if he were a phantom, and he dodged Sebastian's attack."You're truly extraordinary!"There was a gleam in Lucius' dark eyes. As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to blur out of sight before splitting into three identical figures! Even the coal-black knife in his hand was exactly the same. "You didn't expect that, did you, young man? That's our lord's secret cloning technique!" Violet laughed triumphantly. Sebastian now had to fight against three on his own, which would be certain to end in his death. So what if he could break through the binding of the coal-black silk threads?
The handsome youth's name was Lucius Vipera. He grinned evilly and said, "You're the first person who's had the guts to insult me. You will pay!""My lord!"Violet hastily bowed to Lucius, too afraid to even look up at him.Lucius ignored her and strode toward Sebastian."Young man, you are extraordinary. To have accomplished so much in your 20s isn't an easy feat. If you apologize to the Berkeleys and promise to never oppose us again, I can consider letting you go today!" he said coldly in a manner that brooked no argument. Sebastian scoffed and shook his head as he said disdainfully, "You're not also planning to make me grovel to you in apology, are you?"While they all looked on in shock, Sebastian seemed to flicker out of focus, leaving behind a line of shadows as he rushed toward Lucius.Lucius narrowed his eyes and huffed coldly. "With your paltry skills, are you really going to—"Before he could finish, Sebastian's slap landed. There was a cold flash, which Lucius has