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?
Sebastian frowned as he looked at Whitney. After some time, he exhaled and said coldly, "Not me."Sebastian was tired. He didn't want to argue with these people anymore.The point was that he didn't want this whole issue to make Whitney develop any feelings or anticipation toward him. They were not meant together, and that was final.Upon hearing his words, Whitney's eyes dimmed and were replaced with disappointment."It's not him. It's really not him…" Whitney muttered to herself with teary eyes."I told you! It's not him, for sure! Do you believe me now?" Crystal shouted as she cast Sebastian an angry look. She continued, "Sebastian, you're finally honest for once! I knew it couldn't be you! If not for Fergus, we might have been deceived by you!"Dante chimed in and said, "That's right! Sebastian, are you trying to scam my sister into remarrying you again? In your dreams!"The rest of the Suttons started to voice their discontent as well. "Hpmh, it turns out that was his i
Whitney was furious too. With a cold voice, she asked, "Sebastian, why did you hit him?"Fergus helped her settle the matter, yet Sebastian treated him this way. How rude!Was Sebastian really jealous? Since when had he become like that?"Didn't you see that he started it first? Also, did I even do anything?" Sebastian's face darkened."He only grabbed your shoulder!" Whitney replied coldly.Sebastian raised an eyebrow and laughed mockingly. "So, you mean he grabbed my shoulder only, and as for me, I hit him back? I'm that horrible, huh?""Don't try to be unreasonable! Fergus helped our family solve the matter, yet you treated him this way! What do you want? If you're so capable, handle it yourself!"Sebastian frowned. How foolish. Whitney really thought Fergus was the one who handled it.With a cold expression, Sebastian said, "Since you trust him so much, marry him!"Everyone fell silent at his words.Whitney looked at Sebastian in disbelief, and her eyes welled up with t
Sebastian left the Sutton residence.As he stepped out of the house, Sebastian's expression became bewildered and helpless.Those words just now weren't his true intentions, but in order for Whitney to completely forget about him, he had to do it this way.Especially at the moment of leaving, seeing Whitney's disappointed gaze, Sebastian felt a sharp pain in his heart.But he knew Whitney didn't belong to him. She couldn't belong to him.He had many things to do. Just dealing with the Ballard family alone was enough for Sebastian.If Whitney stayed by his side or had any relationship with him, it would only bring her more trouble and danger."I'm sorry, your future shouldn't have anything to do with me." Sebastian sighed and blended into the crowd.At this moment, inside the Sutton residence, Whitney was crying so miserably that she seemed to have completely collapsed to the floor."Winnie, please don't cry. What's so great about Sebastian? He's a scum! Haven't you seen throug
Fergus was excited as he said, "I will think of a way, even if it means getting you the stars in the sky!"Whitney shook her head and said, "I don't need stars. I just want the wedding to be extremely grand. I want to tell someone that I have married well!""No problem! I promise I'll give you the best wedding ever! I'll invite all the big shots in Steinberg to attend our wedding!" Fergus replied excitedly.Whitney nodded. "I'm tired. I'm going to rest.""Do you need me to send you?" Fergus asked in concern."No. I want to be alone for now." Whitney then left the hall and went to her room.All the Suttons were delighted as they discussed the wedding in three days.Crystal watched Whitney's retreating figure, feeling a pang of guilt in her heart. How could she not know what her daughter was thinking? But it was clear that Sebastian wasn't the right match for Whitney. Fergus was the one Whitney deserved to marry.After some thought, Crystal followed Whitney and arrived at the d
"He's coming back?" Lorraine was excited to hear that.His brother was the general of the military district! If he came back, then Sebastian would be dead meat!Kevin nodded. "That's right. He'll be back in two days, and he's also bringing his 800 elite fighters back. They are enough to control the entire Steinberg!"Kevin was excited as well. He was very proud of his eldest son, who started training in the military when he was eighteen years old, and in just 20 years, he became a general.In the next six months, he might even get promoted again. By that time, he would be able to control tens of thousands of soldiers!The Sunway Carlton family would gain an even better boost of power and reputation! "800 elite fighters? Really? That's great! Sebastian is dead for sure!" Lorraine exclaimed excitedly.As long as her brother was back, he would avenge her. No matter how capable Sebastian was, he couldn't compare to her brother. Her brother was not only a general but also a master
Rosalie blinked in confusion as she stared at Sebastian nervously.Sebastian nodded. "Yeah, for now.""For now? What does that mean?" Rosalie was clueless.Sebastian chuckled lightly and said, "Do you think the Sunway Carlton family would give up so easily?""No," Rosalie answered right away as she understood the mindset of these big families. For something so humiliating to happen to them, they would definitely not give up."So, do you mean the Carlton family will still find trouble with you?" Rosalie asked.Sebastian nodded.Rosalie was anxious, and she said, "I dare them! With me here, I won't allow them to harm you!"Sebastian chuckled and said, "Thank you, Ms. Griffin. But I can handle this on my own.""Handle this on your own?" Rosalie cast Sebastian a doubtful glance.At this moment, they could hear footsteps from outside."Are you sure he came to this store?""Yes, sir! I saw him with my own eyes!""Okay! Surround the area. That girl must die!"Then, a bunch of fi
As the man in the black robe yelled, the entire hall fell silent at once. The thin old man threw the black-robed old man a disgruntled look, but he returned obediently to his seat.Once the noise had died down, Preston stepped forward and swept an icy gaze over the crowd who were present. "You call yourself the elders of the family?"The monument of our ancestral dragon is right in front of you. How could you bully two young members of the family in front of it? Don't you feel any shame?"Besides, how dare you speak before Arnaud does?"After the harsh scolding they received from Preston, no one in the crowd dared to protest. Sebastian nodded involuntarily. It appeared that Preston did have influence in the Ballard family. At least no one had interrupted his scolding, including Arnaud and the man in the black robe.Preston huffed angrily and bowed to Arnaud, who sat in the middle. "Arnaud, I've brought Samson and Sebastian!"Preston went over to the chair next to the black-robe
"Sebastian, I won't be going in. Remember, don't say anything without being spoken to, and don't be impulsive!" Andreas said softly in Sebastian's ear when they reached the door to the hall. He then walked over to the crowd, which was packed on both sides of the hall.Samson and Preston walked into the hall without any change in expression. Sebastian hesitated for a moment before hurrying to catch up.When they reached the entrance, the two old men reached out to stop them and said to Preston, who was in the lead, "Preston, I'm afraid that it wouldn't be a good idea for you to go in. Everyone knows that you're biased toward Samson's family. If you get into an argument with Arnaud, then—""Nonsense!" Preston yelled furiously. He spoke in a menacing tone to the two old men. "Don't try those tricks with me. Today, I'm going to be the voice of reason. Who among you can do anything to me?"With that, he pushed them aside and strode into the hall.The two old men gazed after his ret
The Ballard Estate's resources were unfathomable as it was. Could Isabella's family be even more powerful than theirs?Sebastian clearly remembered that both he and Samson were under the Sacred Medicine Society. They even had the same mentor.The Sacred Medicine Society was above all the other mystic martial arts sects. Even the sect leaders of the Nine Sects were very respectful toward his mentor.If Samson really was from the same sect as Sebastian, then his mentor had clearly been unable to save him. Wouldn't that mean that the Sacred Medicine Society was no match for the Ballards?Wouldn't that mean that Isabella's family was an even greater entity?"If my mother's family is really that powerful, why couldn't they rescue my father? There would also be no reason to let me join the Sacred Medicine Society either, right?" Sebastian asked probingly. It seemed as if Andreas had never even thought about such questions. He smiled and shook his head. "You probably don't know about a
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