Kevin was absolutely livid! Never in all his years had he felt so frustrated!"Damn it! How dare he hang up on me!" Kevin seethed with rage.Richard intervened, offering words of advice. "Mr. Carlton Senior, right now, Ms. Carlton's life is in the hands of that man. You'll have to swallow your pride for now."Kevin understood this all too well. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down as much as possible before making another call.As soon as the call connected, Kevin tried to be as polite as possible. "Sebastian, let's not beat around the bush. Come over and remove these Hell's 13 Needles from my daughter immediately.""Why should I listen to you?" Sebastian replied coldly.Kevin paused, suppressing his inner rage as he said in a deep voice, "As long as you remove them, I will let this matter rest." "And you have all the say in the world?" Sebastian chuckled, his expression icy. "Even if you let it rest, I won't!""Insolent brat! What are you up to?" Kevin shouted,
The renowned doctors exchanged glances and shook their heads.Kevin was furious and desperate."Get out! All of you, get out!"The doctors hurriedly left the room with their heads bowed.Inside the room, Kevin vented his rage, "Incompetent! They're all a bunch of incompetent doctors! They boast about their superior medical skills, yet they can't even remove a few silver needles!""Dad... it hurts, it hurts so much..." Suddenly, Lorraine moaned in pain from her hospital bed.Kevin's heart sank with worry hearing her cries. "Mr. Carlton Senior, it's not looking well! Ms. Carlton's seven orifices are bleeding!"one of Kevin's subordinates by the bed suddenly exclaimed.Kevin's face turned pale with shock. "How could this be happening? Lorraine, Lorraine… Get the doctors. Call them over right now!" Moments later, the doctors rushed in, swiftly attending to Lorraine.Finally, Lorraine escaped the grasp of death, but the situation had turned dire.Richard spoke up beside Kevin and
Crystal immediately grabbed Whitney's arm. "What are you doing? Your action could end up destroying the Sutton family! It could ruin you!""Mom, you can't do this! If it wasn't for Sebastian saving me, I might be dead by now," Whitney pleaded desperately.In a bold move, she removed her sunglasses, mask, and hat, revealing the scars and bruises covering her face to everyone present, including Edna.Seeing Whitney's battered appearance, the members of the Sutton family, as well as Edna, were all taken aback!"Winnie… your face…" Edna stuttered, her eyes filled with shock.Whitney's current appearance was truly unsettling. The Sutton family members started murmuring among themselves."How did Whitney end up like this?""It's so terrible! Those injuries on her face… They look like they were caused by a knife. Who would dare to do this to a member of the Sutton family?"Whitney's eyes welled up with tears as she pleaded with Edna. "Grandma, Lorraine Carlton is the reason I look lik
"You're not going anywhere! You'll come with us to the Sunway Carlton family and face whatever consequences they have in store for you!" Dante shouted."Maybe if you behave, you'll get to live!" Crystal added, her voice dripping with cruelty.Sebastian raised an eyebrow, his gaze sharp as he looked at Crystal. She immediately took a few steps back, visibly intimidated. "What are you looking at? Thinking of starting something right here?" she said, fear evident in her voice."Dante, get him! Bring him in!" Crystal ordered, her tone commanding.Dante nodded, gesturing with a sweep of his hand. "Attack!" he shouted, and the dozen henchmen moved to grab Sebastian."No, don't!" Whitney hurried forward, trying to intervene.Sebastian frowned, preparing to defend himself.Just then, a butler burst into the room, panic written all over his face. "Madam Sutton, something's wrong! The Carlton family's people are here!""What?" Edna exclaimed, her face paled as she stood up, her body tr
The slap puzzled Dante so much that he looked at Kevin with widened eyes. He then bowed and said, "Mr. Carlton Senior, I-I was just helping you to tie him up!"Dante's face was filled with horror. What was Kevin thinking? Why did he slap him for Sebastian?"That's up to me to decide, and it's none of your business! Scram!" Kevin roared as he vented his anger on Dante.Dante was so scared that he shivered and nodded profusely. "Alright, I will leave n-now…"The members of the Sutton family were also afraid. They looked at each other and didn't dare to walk forward.Kevin's face darkened as he looked at Sebastian and approached him.Whitney, who was standing behind Sebastian, went forward. She started to apologize to Kevin, "Mr. Carlton Senior, we're so sorry. This happened because of me. "If you want, you can take me away. Sebastian hit Ms. Carlton to avenge me. He didn't do it on purpose, so please show him mercy. Don't bring him away."Whitney continued, "I will bear the r
Under everyone's shocked gazes, Kevin walked toward the crying Whitney and lowered his head. "Ms. Sutton, I'm sorry."They were all stunned! What was happening? Why was Kevin apologizing to Whitney?The Sutton family members couldn't believe what they were witnessing.He was the head of the Sunway Carlton family. He was powerful and had a high status."Mr. Carlton Senior, what are you doing?" Edna asked.Kevin didn't even spare her a glance, still speaking to the surprised Whitney, "Ms. Sutton, I have investigated the whole reason for the incident. It's because of my useless grandson that this happened. "It's my daughter and her son's fault. Our family is to blame. Please forgive my daughter and grandson, if you will."Then, Kevin bowed once, which made everyone's jaw drop.Kevin apologized! What on Earth was going on?Whitney was stunned too. She didn't expect things to turn out this way.Kevin had actually apologized to her. "Mr. Carlton Senior… I-I am at fault too. My e
Whitney's words made everyone look at Sebastian.Right, Sebastian had beaten Lorraine to an extent that was worse than Whitney's condition. However, Kevin wasn't even mad or sought revenge. Instead, he came to apologize.Was Sebastian hiding something from them?"Sebastian, what's going on? You'd better explain!" Crystal shouted, gazing at him sharply. Sebastian frowned and said, "I've already said I would handle this issue. Since everything's fine now, I'll take my leave."Crystal's face changed. Was it really this brat who handled the matter?Whitney was also giving Sebastian a strange look. Just when she was about to ask more questions, Fergus, dressed in his suit and tie, rushed into the house.When he saw that everyone was there, he said loudly, "I have good news! About the issue between the Sutton family and the Sunway Carlton family, things will be fine soon! I asked my dad to use his connections to persuade them. Winnie, don't worry. I'm here now!"Fergus looked at Whi
"I told him!" Crystal said and scolded Whitney, "You ingrate! Why would you bear the responsibility for Sebastian? If I hadn't contacted Fergus and told him about this, would we all be safe now?"Crystal then turned to Sebastian. "And you! You should thank Fergus for his help, or the Sunway Carlton family would've taken you away! What are you waiting for? Thank him!"Everyone turned to look at Sebastian.He frowned. "Thank him? Are you so sure that it's all because of him?""Oh, come on! That's really funny! If it wasn't for Fergus, was it you then?" Crystal rolled her eyes, clearly annoyed. "If it weren't for Fergus, the Sutton family would have been done for long ago!""Exactly! Sebastian, if it weren't for Fergus stepping in, you hitting Lorraine would have been enough to get yourself punished a hundred times over!" Dante chimed in fiercely.Sebastian snorted. "You think Fergus is the savior of your family?"Sebastian couldn't understand at all. Were these people brain-dead?
As they stepped out of the courtyard gate, Samson suddenly turned and lowered his voice as he said to Sebastian, "I didn't treat you and your mother well. Please don't hold it against me."Sebastian felt even more conflicted. After everything he had been through, he knew very well that there were times when one really had no choice. When Samson saw that Sebastian was looking at him with a conflicted expression, he patted him on the shoulder and gave him a warm smile. Then he took a token from Preston and walked out of the yard.They followed Preston as he walked toward the east, where there was a majestic-looking building."Why are you helping me?" Sebastian suddenly turned and asked Andreas in a low voice. Andreas glanced at him and gave him a long, cryptic smile. "Do you think I'm helping you? I'm helping myself while doing so!""Oh?" Sebastian looked at Andreas in confusion, his brow knitted. Even Rexton had mentioned that Andreas was in Arnaud's favor. Why would he need t
When Rexton and the others had gone, Preston turned to look at Samson and said irritatedly, "You little rascal. Would I ever hurt you?"Besides, you've been here in isolation for ten years. Why hasn't your temper changed at all? Couldn't you show me some respect in front of all those people?"Samson glanced at Preston but didn't answer.Preston huffed and ignored him. He turned and looked Sebastian up and down instead."Hey, kiddo. Over ten years have passed in just the blink of an eye. You've probably forgotten me. I even gave you candy back then! Come over here and call me Great Uncle Preston!"Sebastian looked at him in surprise. It was true that he didn't have much of an impression of what had happened over ten years ago. However, he could tell from what Preston had said and done that his attitude toward Sebastian's family was completely different from Rexton and the others.Beside Sebastian, Andreas kept shooting him meaningful looks. Sebastian finally smiled and said, "Hell
Although the old man looked as if he was over 60 years old, his expression was sharp and lively, and his skin was smooth as a baby's. It gave him a youthful air.Even the severely injured apprentices all scrambled up from the ground when they saw him. They hastily bowed and said, "Greetings, Great Uncle Preston!"Even Rexton had no choice but to suppress his anger. He bowed sullenly to the old man and said, "Greetings, Uncle Preston."Preston Ballard glanced at Rexton and turned to shout angrily at the apprentices, "If I hadn't come, were you planning to tear the Ballard Estate apart? Look at all of you! Get out of here right now!"Despite the scolding they had been subjected to, none of them dared to protest. They all lowered their heads and slunk out of the yard. Preston glared angrily at them as they went and snorted. "What an embarrassment to the family!"Then he smiled slightly and looked at Samson and Sebastian as he asked, "Samson, do you have anything to say?"Samson lo
Rexton's pupils constricted, and the muscles in his face twitched. He stared at Samson with a wary look in his eyes. He and Samson were two minor stages apart. It was no laughing matter. If the two of them began to fight, Rexton would be sure to die if he didn't have any external assistance."What's the matter? Are you scared?" Samson sneered as he asked in a cold, accusatory tone. That flipped a switch in Rexton's head. His expression changed instantly, and he turned a fierce look on Samson. "Afraid?" he asked through gritted teeth.As he spoke, Rexton seemed to make up his mind. He slowly reached into his pocket and took out a pale blue paper charm, which looked thicker than usual.The paper charm was oppressive to look at. Sebastian instinctively sensed a threatening energy approaching!Even Samson looked wary when he saw the paper charm."Uncle Rexton, this is a Soulcrush Charm. Great Uncle Arnaud has clearly said that no one in the Ballard Estate is allowed to use spiri
Sebastian immediately felt the pressure around him drop. The feeling of being pinned down disappeared as well."How dare you—"Before Rexton could finish, a shadow flashed past him, and Samson popped up right in front of him.Samson stuck out his finger as if it were a sword and tapped him on the chest. Although Samson hadn't used any strength, Rexton could see the murderous look in his eyes. There was a dot of scarlet light that swirled around Samson's finger. A crimson rune was gradually appearing, and there was a chilling, murderous sensation in the air. Sebastian gasped. He had finally realized how the mystic spells should be used, and he was in awe. It wasn't that Sebastian was unable to do it. It was just that up until then, he had only seen the mystic sect apprentices of the secular world. Perhaps their understanding of how to use mystic spells was too superficial, which was why Sebastian's perception had also been affected.Realization only dawned on him when he saw
At Rexton's roar of fury, everyone turned to look at Samson, who was still standing there quietly without moving."A traitor? Murder?"There was finally a flicker of emotion on Samson's face. A sudden glimmer of light flared in his eyes, which had been devoid of life for a long time."Rexton, you know very well how your father died!"As Samson spoke, he walked toward Rexton with a steady step as he said, "I admit that I've wronged Sebastian and his mother. I was just too soft-hearted back then. That's why I believed your lies and tried to keep the big picture in mind for the Ballards, but look at how you've treated me!"There was suddenly a cold glint in Samson's eyes, and he said in a thunderous tone, "You set up a series of traps and tried to kill and torture my wife and son!"You pursued them until the ends of the earth! If my mentor hadn't rescued Sebastian, do you think he'd still be alive today?"Did you just accuse me of murder? Did you ever think of the fact that we're f
Sebastian felt his blood boiling.Although he had once hated Samson because of how he had kicked Sebastian and Isabella out of the family, Samson was still his flesh and blood!When he saw how Rexton was mocking and humiliating Samson, Sebastian felt extreme fury.However, the restrictive force around him was just too strong. Even though he used every skill he had ever learnt, he still couldn't get out of the Skylock Spell's restriction. He could only watch them be smug and arrogant.At that moment, a young man in the crowd suddenly gave Sebastian a resounding slap and said coldly, "It's been ten years! This day has finally come for you and Samson!"If your mother hadn't caused a huge fuss here, my grandfather would never have died! Today, I am going to let Samson get a taste of what it's like to have a family member die in front of him!"The man suddenly pulled out a three-foot-long sword from behind his back. He thrust it at Sebastian's chest.Sebastian couldn't even move a
"Sebastian, I was only planning to ask you to go and greet the elders," Rexton said. "Since you insist on doing things the hard way, don't blame me for being ruthless!"He put one hand behind his back as he fixed a sinister look on Sebastian. There was a murderous tone in his voice as he spoke once again. "Even if you do have some skills, those basic moves aren't even worth looking at here!"As Rexton finished speaking, several youths from the Ballard family stood in the four main directions, respectively. They were all holding a blue paper charm that even Sebastian had never seen before. They began to form a seal. "Seal off the sky and lock the earth!" the four men boomed simultaneously before tossing the paper charm into the air!In a flash, the four blue paper charms disappeared into thin air. Countless silver bolts of light rushed up to the clouds with the four of them at the center of it!Right after that, the silver bolts of light weaved together to form a huge net. Countle
"Stop talking!" Rexton said angrily, cutting off their discussions. He then turned to look at Sebastian and said, "Sebastian, as a junior member of the family, you should be polite. Since you're back, come with me and greet your elders!"Although Rexton appeared to be giving Sebastian a suggestion, the murderous look in his eyes and his commanding tone wasn't pleasant at all. Sebastian looked coldly at him and the people behind him. He huffed and asked icily, "What if I refuse?""What did you say?" Rexton's eyes turned cold, and he eyed Sebastian with an unpleasant look on his face.Among the people behind him, four men walked out. They stared fixedly at Sebastian, as if he were their sworn enemy. They had also taken up positions in the best spots to attack."Are you going to try to do things by force now? Fine. I'd like to stretch too!" Sebastian crooked a finger at them in a challenge."Where do you think this is? How dare you behave so recklessly here?" one of them yelled a