Theodore kicked Trevor away and led the Northman family members out of the hall angrily.As he watched their departing figures, a deep-seated hatred flickered in Trevor's eyes.If it had been Theodore who died instead of his father back then, he would already be the heir of the Northman family.But Theodore, who was ungrateful and ruthless, not only forgot the past but also wanted to expel him from the family."If I can't have it, no one else can!" Trevor gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and stood up resolutely with a sinister expression. Then, he strode out of the hall.Half an hour later, Trevor stormed into Jace's suite. The moment he entered, he shouted angrily, "Jace, I trusted you, but look at the people you introduced me to!"As he spoke, Trevor recounted everything that had happened in the hall.Jace lounged on the couch while holding a half glass of red wine and sipped it slowly with a smile as he listened to Trevor's story.After Trevor finished, Jace gently set
Trevor eyed Elton warily and frowned. "I wonder what Mr. Reynolds has in mind to change my uncle's decision?""Possession," Elton said in a raspy voice.What? Trevor was startled initially, then skeptically frowned. "Mr. Reynolds, what era do you think we live in? Those old superstitions... They're not very credible."Elton gave Trevor a cold smile, then stretched out a thin finger and lightly touched Trevor's forehead.Trevor suddenly felt darkness engulf his vision, and everything around him turned into nothingness in a blink.He felt as though he was trapped in a pitch-black space surrounded by countless orbs of demonic fire forming a giant face–Elton's face.Elton's voice made Trevor feel a chill down his spine. Were there really souls and spirits in the world? Were all those legends he'd heard actually true?At this moment, a deep fear took root in Trevor's heart. He yelled loudly at the ghostly face, "Let me out… I can give you money, and I have a lot of money. Just help
Trevor nodded repeatedly as he listened, a look of joy spreading across his face. "Mr. Reynolds, rest assured, I will carry out your instructions."An hour later, Jace and the others watched Trevor's departing figure as they exchanged knowing smiles.In the blink of an eye, a week had passed.Early that morning, Sebastian and Rosalie arrived at the CEO's office of Arctic Snow Group.According to their previous agreement with Theodore, today was the day for the official signing between Northstar Pharma and Arctic Snow Group.However, by noon, Theodore had yet to appear. There was no sign of activity from Northstar Pharma, either.Rosalie couldn't help but voice her doubts. "Sebastian, do you think Northstar Pharma might have changed their mind and decided not to sign with us?"After all, partnering with Arctic Snow Group meant offending the Bashmore Group. It was natural for the Northman family to have reservations.Sebastian shook his head slightly. "No, Theodore was very clear
Thank you, Mr. Ballard, but the consultation fee must still be paid. I know this small amount is insignificant to you, but… It's all I have right now," Zane said with a sheepish smile. He carefully placed the check on Rosalie's desk.Sebastian didn't mind and took his Healer's Needle, giving Rosalie a few instructions before following Zane to the Northman family residence."I've long heard of your great reputation, Mr. Ballard. You truly live up to your name! You have an extraordinary presence," Zane praised continuously, elevating Sebastian throughout the journey, though Sebastian simply smiled without responding.As their car approached a secluded estate, Sebastian suddenly felt all the hairs on his body stand on end."Stop the car!" Sebastian ordered abruptly.Zane quickly instructed the driver to stop, then frowned and said, "Mr. Ballard, there's still a long way to go."Sebastian shook his head slightly. He got out of the car and began scrutinizing the estate from a distan
"There wasn't any problem originally but with the addition of the two trees and these stone lions, this place has turned into a place like a cemetery!" Sebastian pointed out."Look carefully at this estate and the hill behind it. When connected, what does it resemble?" Sebastian gestured."A-A corpse?" Zane, prompted by Sebastian, took a closer look from a distance. When the landscape was connected, the estate resembled the head of a corpse, with the two trees and stone lions appearing like protruding fangs!The estate had effectively become a place filled with negative energy.That "corpse" was exactly where the villa stood within the estate."Plus, the two mulberry trees at the entrance. I suspect they were healthy when planted, right?" Sebastian observed.From a distance, the two mulberry trees appeared to be withering.It was evident that they were transplanted in the wrong season, which failed to take root, and the harsh winter had killed them."A few days ago, a geomanc
Trevor huffed coldly and said, "What's the matter, Sebastian? You were a traditional medicine doctor a few days ago. Are you a geomancer now?"Did you fail to deceive everyone with your anti-cancer prescription? Is that why you're trying to deceive Zane by saying that you can check the geomantic properties of our house?" Before Sebastian could say anything, Zane hastily explained, "Trevor, sometimes it's just safer to assume that it's true. I think of it as spending some money to buy my peace of mind." Trevor scoffed. He turned and walked toward the car. As he went, he said to Zane, "I'll go and see Uncle Theodore with Mr. Reynolds first. Aunt Marianne and Aunt Meredith will be coming later too."Trevor got into the car and sped off."Have you ever met the man he was with just now?" Sebastian asked Zane as he watched the Benz drive off. "Met him? He was the one who made us plant the two old mulberry trees at our front door!" Zane looked darkly in the direction that the Benz ha
"Oh dear. I wonder when Theodore will get better.""That's right. Seraphina, the family needs to have a leader. We have such a huge family, and we're running a big company as well. There are so many things that need to be taken care of, and someone needs to take the lead.""Why don't you and Zane recommend Trevor as the temporary chairman?""Trevor and Theodore have been taking care of Northstar Pharma for so many years. This way, we'll avoid having no one at the helm of the company while Theodore is sick. Once Theodore gets better, he can resume the position of chairman."As soon as Zane walked in, he overheard his aunts and uncle trying to persuade his mother, Seraphina. Zane clenched his teeth and strode into the living room.He said icily to his aunts, "I've already asked Mr. Ballard to come. He can even bring a late-stage cancer patient back to life. It'll be easy for him to cure Dad."Theodore had once mentioned to the Northmans that the prince of Ytalia had sent someone to
Sebastian ignored Marianne and Meredith and looked at his watch.Ten minutes had already passed. Hadn't the Northmans' bodyguards buried the Crystal Dragons yet?At that moment, one of the bodyguards came to the living room and whispered a few words in Zane's ear before handing him something black."Mr. Ballard, look at this. They dug this out from under the foundation on the west side," Zane said quietly. He handed the black object to Sebastian.Sebastian took the object, which looked like a piece of coal. He clasped his hands behind his back and looked at Elton before saying to the room at large, "Who says that those who practice medicine can't know about geomancy?"He continued, "Traditional medicine originated from the philosophers of the Way of Wisdom. If I don't know about the mystic arts, then how can I treat patients, especially when it comes to patients with strange illnesses like Theodore?""Ballard, you're just a charlatan! Get out of here right now! You're not welcome