After Mabel had finished, the crowd of onlookers covered their mouths, tittering.Although many of them had seen Sebastian on television or through live broadcasts on the Internet, he had only been a contestant at a medical conference.How could a doctor who practiced traditional medicine have any kind of status or influence? Besides, the banquet had been organized by the Sunway Northmans.Compared to the Northmans, Sebastian was less than an ant.However, Mabel had only just finished speaking when an icy voice spoke from the entrance, "I am very sorry, miss. I'm going to have to interrupt you."Zeke and Theodore walked slowly over from the entrance. Zeke's face was as black as thunder. There was a frosty, murderous look in his ink-black eyes.Tonight was a very important night for the Northmans, but the most essential thing was to establish a good relationship with Sebastian.However, Zeke had only left for five minutes when that idiotic woman popped up out of nowhere to critic
Now that Fergus thought about it, perhaps it really hadn't had anything to do with Simon.Before he could speak, there was another icy voice. "I think that this lady's brain isn't working very well. Since when have we ever acted according to the Cobbs' wishes?"The crowd parted, and Hans walked out from behind Theodore. He looked very threatening. As he walked, his shiny leather shoes clicked against the floor, and every sound seemed terrifying."Do the Cobbs think that I collaborated with Frostwave Corporation on their account? Are you Cobbs so poor that you can't even afford to buy a mirror? "Zack, I'll give you one second to get out here and kneel! Otherwise, the entire Cobb family will be extinguished!" Hans was truly angry this time. There was a frosty light in his eyes. Even the bodyguards behind him stepped backward, intimidated by his imposing manner. They had been working with Hans for many years, but this was the first time they had seen him lose his temper like this
As soon as Eugene spoke, the onlookers were completely dazed. Even Fergus looked at Sebastian in disbelief.Whitney felt as if she had been shaken awake from a dream. She looked in disbelief at Sebastian, who was calmly sipping tea.How could this be?Whitney remained dazed for about half a minute before she finally said in tones of shock, "Was everything thanks to you?"Sebastian only looked impassively at her without answering.At that moment, a rich voice rang out from the direction of the lounge. "That's right. Although Mr. Ballard and I have only had a chance encounter, I know a few things about the events at Steinberg."Ms. Sutton, why didn't you think about it more? The Cobbs are just a small family, even in Steinberg, let alone in Sunway. How could Fergus have that kind of importance?"Why would people that even the head of the Cobb family wouldn't dare to provoke attribute any importance to Fergus?"Whitney felt her head spinning as a million thoughts rushed through he
"Now, allow me to introduce you to Northstar Pharma's future partners—Ms. Rosalie Griffin, the CEO of Arctic Snow Group, and Mr. Sebastian Ballard, the Chief Advisor of Northstar Pharma and Arctic Snow Group!"Theodore's intention of relating Arctic Snow Group to Northstar Pharma was very obvious.Sebastian wasn't only the Chief Advisor of Arctic Snow Group but also for Northstar Pharma. His status was nearly the same as Theodore's."Congratulations, Mr. Ballard!" Larys walked toward Sebastian and shook his hand the moment Theodore finished speaking.Niall Baldwin, the director of Wellings Pharmaceuticals, also walked toward Sebastian with a face full of smiles. "Mr. Ballard, please visit Sunway more. We very much welcome an individual like you for investment opportunities."As the two important figures went up to Sebastian, other big shots became aware of the situation. All of them approached Sebastian and started to greet him warmly.Instantly, Sebastian became the center of at
At this moment, Fergus' face was flushed red after Rosalie questioned him. He had never taken Sebastian seriously. He even looked down on him, thinking that he was just a nobody.But now? He finally understood that he was the nobody.Theodore gave Fergus a disdainful glance, and coldly ordered, "Kick these two out. Also, we don't welcome Frostwave Corporation. Ms. Sutton, I think it's best if you leave."The middle-aged man who stopped Fergus just now walked over with a stone-cold face and grabbed his collar. Then, he pulled Fergus out of the door.He tossed Fergus outside, sending him rolling on the ground. Fergus only stopped rolling when he knocked on the bush by the street.As for Mabel and Whitney, the guards gestured and said to them nicely, "Ms. Sutton, please leave. You're not welcomed here."Whitney was stunned. Then, she turned to look at Sebastian. With a sigh, she had no choice but to leave the hall with Mabel."Winnie…" When she was about to get into her car, Ferg
"From today onward, you don't need to report for work anymore."With that, Whitney got into her car and sped off.As she watched Whitney's car drive away, Mabel initially still had a regretful look on her face. But soon, the look turned into rage and hatred."Whitney!" Mabel clenched her fist and gritted her teeth. "I will make you kneel and apologize to me one day!"As for Fergus, who was lying in his pool of blood, he clenched his hands into fists as he stared angrily at Whitney's car.Not only did he fail to bring Whitney into Jace's bed, but all his lies and deceits were exposed. Moreover, Whitney even criticized him so badly. These were all thanks to Sebastian!"Sebastian! Whitney! Just you wait! As long as I'm alive, I'll never let the two of you live in peace!"The moment he finished speaking, he fainted.…Meanwhile, at Cairo Club, which was nearby Pullman Hotel, Jace was staring at the surveillance camera of the dining hall. He smiled at Trevor. "Mr. Northman, it seem
The upset Trevor looked up and eyed Cameron.Expert teams from Ytalia? Perhaps this was his one chance at turning the tables."What do you think, Mr. Northman? The expert teams from Ytalia should be in the top three list here. Their data analysis should be enough to point out the issues, right?" Jace sneered.Trevor nodded happily. "Of course. As long as we have the report from Ytalia's expert team, the reports from Northstar Pharma would be deemed invalid. However, we need to wait."Trevor then looked toward the surveillance screen.Cameron shrugged and looked at Jace in confusion. He thought that as long as his team entered Pullman Hotel now and made a report that was the complete opposite of Northstar Pharma's, it would all be settled."Because I know Uncle Theodore well," Trevor said with a smirk before adding, "Tonight, he would invite the press to show the sincerity of the Northman family. We will use this chance to give Sebastian a huge blow right in front of the media."
All the cameras then aimed at Niall.Many people below the stage started to whisper."I heard that Northstar Pharma was researching anti-cancer drugs a year ago. But I heard that they failed during the experimental phase.""Yeah! I heard that too. How did they succeed so soon?""Is there something fishy going on here?"Theodore, who was on the stage, glanced at the people down there. Of course, he heard what they said."I believe all of you are curious about how Northstar Pharma failed so many times and couldn't even reach the clinical trials. Yet, we succeeded suddenly."Theodore then turned to Sebastian and stood up, saying respectfully, "I hereby proudly announce that it was Mr. Ballard who provided us with the formula."Moreover, after a full day of extensive testing by Northstar Pharma, this formula has proven to be very stable. It shows excellent efficacy in completely curing early and mid-stage cancer cells. "Even for late-stage cancer patients, it can significantly ex
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