"Ms. Sutton, wait for me!" Mabel shouted and followed behind her.…In the convenience store, Sebastian was giving Robert acupuncture. He frowned and said, "Your injuries are almost fully recovered. But don't do anything much this week, or else it will come back."Robert chuckled. "Don't worry, I won't die so easily. Oh, I heard that Stephen Beckard was done for. Now I'm absolutely certain the fight between you two is impossible to resolve. Do you really not want to take over Dragonstone Palace?"Sebastian rolled his eyes. Robert had been insisting he took over Dragonstone Palace since a few days ago.Sebastian was not afraid of the Beckard family."I know the Beckard family can't even come near you, but have you thought about the people around you?"Robert then gestured toward Rosalie. "If I am from the Beckard family, I might consider attacking the people by your side. For example, her."Sebastian's face turned cold. "I dare them!""People do foolish things when they have n
Sebastian glanced at the photo on his phone and frowned. It was indeed the prescription that Zeke had given him, but Sebastian hadn't even looked at it. How did Mabel get this photo?"Sebastian, I know you're eager to prove yourself, and I didn't want to doubt you. But sometimes, facts are facts, and falsehoods are falsehoods. I—"Before Whitney could finish, Sebastian coldly interrupted, "Is that what you think of me too?""No, Sebastian, that's not what I meant," Whitney interjected anxiously."Ms. Sutton, if there's nothing else, you can leave. There's nothing left for us to discuss. I'm very busy." Sebastian's tone was cold, and his expression was devoid of emotion. Three years of effort, and what had he gained in the end? Whitney questioned him over just a photo. Reflecting on the path he had taken over the past three years, Sebastian chuckled bitterly. Sometimes, one really couldn't expect anything in return, no matter how much effort had been put in."Ms. Sutton, so
"Father, Grandfather has a question for you."A young man dressed in a white suit, handsome in appearance, softly reminded him. His name was Jace Beckard, and he was Stephen's half-brother.However, because his mother was a maid of the Beckard family, he had never been treated well by the Beckard family since he was a child.It was precisely because of his humiliating childhood that Jace's cunning and ruthless character was formed.Under Jace's reminder, Kendrick looked at Clayton with a troubled expression. "Dad, it's about Stephen, he—""What happened to him?" Clayton stared intently at his grandson lying on the hospital bed, and his hand holding the cane trembled uncontrollably.In his heart, Stephen was his true grandson, the future heir of the Beckard family!As for Jace, that despicable bastard born of a despicable woman, if it weren't for his outstanding abilities, he would've been kicked out of the family long ago!"The doctor said even if the surgery is successful, he
"I'm confident that I can ruin his family and him within 3 months and make him surrender to Stephen!" Jace said arrogantly.He wasn't reckless like Stephen, that trash.In Draepolis, Jace was considered one of the four top men in Janover. He was cunning and evil, and even his uncles and seniors envied his means.This time, avenging Stephen was only his excuse.There were many spies from the Beckard family in Janover, so it was very difficult for him to start anything of his own.He wanted to use the Beckard family to create his own business circle. Only then could he make Clayton see him in a new light. With that, he could potentially inherit the position as the head of the Beckard family."Yes, I'm confident in Jace." A man who looked similar to Kendrick walked out. He wore a smile on his face as he approached Clayton. He said to Kendrick, "Ken, I think you should allow Jace to handle this matter. He's still young. He needs a chance to perform and show his capabilities. Cons
Whitney brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and shook her head. "No, this time I want to rely on ourselves!"While a partnership with Bashmore Group was undoubtedly important for Frostwave Corporation, a giant like them wouldn't favor Frostwave Corporation just because of someone's connections. Only their strength could serve as their entry ticket."But Ms. Sutton, if we miss this opportunity, the hard-earned market share we've gained will be divided by others! I've already had people investigate, and Rosé Corporation received their entry ticket just yesterday! It must be that wretched person from the Griffin family again—""Enough!" Whitney interrupted Mabel sternly before she could finish, "Mabel, you must always be mindful of your words! Ms. Griffin is also our business partner, not a wretch, and I expect you to remember that!"Mabel's expression stiffened, and she lowered her head. "Yes, Ms. Sutton."She then added, "But Ms. Sutton, we really can't miss this chance. Rosé
"Really?" Whitney's tone suddenly became excited on the other end of the phone."Winnie, listen to me. The competition is extremely fierce this time. You know what it would mean to become a partner with Bashmore Group." Fergus reassured her. "So, Mr. Beckard hasn't given me a definitive answer yet, but rest assured, I will do my utmost for you!""Alright then… I'll wait for your good news," Whitney said before hanging up.Fergus looked at his phone and chuckled. He thought, "Give you the hard-won entry ticket? You can keep on dreaming!"Ever since Whitney had broken off their engagement, Fergus had harbored a deep resentment toward her. Rather than allowing Frostwave Corporation to get the entry ticket, he preferred to use the Beckard family to end Frostwave Corporation!In the end, Whitney would have to bow to him, if only for the sake of the Sutton family. The thought brought a malicious glint to Fergus's eyes.…Whitney put down the phone, nervously clenching her hands as
Whitney was taken aback by Jace's question. Before the meeting, she had thoroughly prepared and organized all the product information and market feedback for Iceheart facial masks into a neat file. She never expected him to be interested in the Goldcrow pill.After a brief pause, Whitney tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled. "Mr. Beckard, the Goldcrow pill is a recent development. I was in such a rush that I forgot to bring it along. But don't worry, I'll have someone bring it right away."She then turned to Mabel and said, "Mabel, please hurry back to the office and have Theresa bring a box of the improved Goldcrow pill over as soon as possible."Mabel nodded and quickly left the room.Whitney took a sip of hot water and asked, "Mr. Beckard, does Bashmore Group also have interests in the pharmaceutical industry?"Jace smiled faintly, shaking his head and tapping his teacup. "Ms. Sutton, that is not the case. Recently, my grandfather's health hasn't been great, so
Jace frowned and asked, "Gandolf, what's the problem? Is there something wrong?"Gandolf let out a cold snort and sneered, "Mr. Beckard, they're trying to fool you."What?Theresa was puzzled.Whitney's heart sank. It was clear that Gandolf was no ordinary person. He had likely discerned something.Unwilling to back down, Mabel asked, "Sir, what evidence do you have for saying this?""Evidence?" Gandolf laughed. "Even if your research team had another five hundred years, they wouldn't be able to come up with such a complex formula!"Turning to Jace, Gandolf continued, "Mr. Beckard, the original formula for this Goldcrow pill is a culmination of the greatest achievements in traditional medicine. Without a thousand years of heritage from a prestigious medical family, it's impossible to create such an intricate formula!"Hearing this, Jace narrowed his eyes and looked coldly at Whitney. "Ms. Sutton, if your company cannot even ensure basic honesty, I think we should reconsider our
Sebastian threw his head back in laughter. He strode forward, standing in the center of the hall, and said coldly. "Ungrateful? How could you have the audacity to say such a thing?"Even if I'm surrounded by enemies, you Ballards can forget about making me submit! It's just death, after all. If I even blink, then I won't call myself a man!"Everyone there stared at Sebastian."How dare that brat be so cocky? If he's not punished, it'll be a disgrace to our family rules!""He should be given the death penalty!""It'll be a disaster if we just let him be, and it'll only bring trouble for our family. Please give the order, and we'll kill him at once!"The entire hall was in an uproar. Even Preston, who had been speaking up for Sebastian and Samson, sighed in resignation.Since Sebastian had already made his stance clear, Preston couldn't help even if he wanted to.Sebastian had roused the anger of everyone there, and Arnaud had closed his eyes and wasn't saying anything. He was cl
Sebastian was just about to step forward when Samson hastily waved a hand at him and said, "Sebastian, the grudges of the Ballard family from over ten years ago have nothing to do with you. Don't get involved!""But—"Sebastian's gaze sharpened as he turned to look at Milton. There was an icy glint in his eyes. Samson shook his head slightly at Sebastian. The Ballard Estate had at least ten experts at the eighth level of the Eldoria realm. At Sebastian's current level, trying to fight them would only bring him big trouble."Sebastian, one must learn how to adapt to the situation," Samson whispered into his ear using voice projection. "Today, I will exchange my legs for your and Whitney's freedom. Think of it as a payment for what I owe you and your mother."Sebastian clenched his fists tightly. He hated himself for being too weak. He couldn't even protect his own family in a place like the Ballard Estate, where many experts were gathered.However, he would never allow anyone to
"Do you accept it, Samson?" Arnaud asked harshly when he saw that Preston hadn't said anything else. He turned to look directly at Samson.Samson smiled bitterly and turned to look at Sebastian before raising his head to look at Arnaud, who was sitting high above them. He said, "Uncle Arnaud, I was the reason for everything that happened. I wish to ask you not to trouble Sebastian.""What are you talking about?" Preston was agitated. He stood up again and yelled, "There must still be an investigation about who was right and who was wrong. Why should they break your legs?"As he spoke, his eyes blazed with fury. He looked at the thin old man and said furiously, "Milton, you old bastard! How can you be so shameless at your age? Tell me! Did you embellish the story to Arnaud?""Uncle Preston!" Samson stopped him quickly and sighed slightly. "Forget it. It's my fault for bringing such huge trouble upon our family back then."I admit that I have let our family down. Since imprisoning m
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