"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
"Rubbish! He's a scammer!"At this time, an arrogant voice came from the door.Everyone turned to look at the young man. Theodore's face sank when he saw the young man's face clearly."Trevor, what are you talking about?" Theodore slammed the table angrily and stood up.Trevor tidied his collar calmly and pointed at the Ytalian expert dressed in a white coat behind him."Uncle Theodore, these are top experts from Ytalia. "I believe their test results carry more authority, and cancer medication is a matter of life and death. We can't simply rely on Sebastian's words. Northstar Pharma wouldn't risk its reputation on a fake drug just because of him."As soon as Trevor finished speaking, several Ytalian experts ignored the objections of the staff on site and began setting up various testing instruments on the stage. Trevor walked toward the stage and pulled a vial from his coat pocket. He raised it high and loudly addressed the guests and journalists present."Everyone must be c
The minutes ticked by, and a deafening silence enveloped the entire hall. Almost everyone's eyes were fixed on the detection equipment. Larys and Niall stared intently at the numbers on the display, their breaths becoming noticeably quicker. Finally, the digits on the screen stopped moving."Error: 1608, Test Drug Ineffective!" Everyone could read the bold words on the screen.Trevor laughed loudly as he pointed at the screen and said, "Look at that! It's ineffective! I knew it! "Sebastian, I was wondering how you have this formula when you're neither a legendary doctor in Steinberg nor a famous figure. It turns out that the formula you provided is useless!"Theodore was stunned. How was this possible?He had read the data analysis report from Northstar Pharma, so he knew the formula was effective.However, facts spoke louder than words, and the equipment wouldn't lie. Could it be that Northstar Pharma's testing team was really bribed by Arctic Snow Group?Larys and Niall w
Trevor frowned and pointed at the crowd walking toward the stage. "Who are you? Who are you to judge Ytalia's team of experts? Security, kick them out!"Trevor certainly didn't want his plans to be messed up by these random people.The leading middle-aged man glanced coldly at Trevor and stepped onto the stage. He said to Cameron coldly, "Cameron, I hope you can stop whatever you're doing now. Mr. Ballard's reputation shall not be tarnished by the likes of you, let alone an equipment that has been tampered with!"Trevor stepped forward and pointed at the middle-aged man angrily. "Who the hell are you? How dare you insult our doctor?"Sebastian glanced at Trevor and smiled. "Mr. Trevor, I suggest you be more polite. This is Marquess Enzo Romano from Ytalia."Trevor's eyes widened in fear at his words, and he looked at the middle-aged man in disbelief.Before he could even question Enzo, Niall and Larys had already walked toward the stage and shook hands with him warmly. "Welcome t
"Bullshit!" Trevor shouted at Cameron. "You said Sebastian's formula has issues, and you insist on exposing him in public! What has this got to do with me?"Also, t-this is Northstar Pharma's dinner party. Would I try to ruin my own family company's reputation?"Trevor instinctively turned to look at Theodore. However, Theodore's face was dark with fury, his eyes cold and filled with terrifying killing intent as he glared at Trevor.Bruno sneered and pointed at the device. "Your personal grudges are none of my concern. I only want to know if this device was tampered with? Did you deliberately frame Mr. Ballard?"Under Bruno's relentless questioning, Cameron fell to his knees with a thud with tears streaming down his face. He confessed everything about how the entire plot had unfolded.However, he didn't mention anything about Jace. Instead, he pushed all the blame on Trevor.The more Cameron spoke, the colder Theodore looked. When Cameron finished speaking, Theodore was already
All the guests at the venue tactfully stood up and took their leave from Theodore.Only after everyone had left did Theodore suddenly slam his hand on the table and yell angrily, "Trevor, you've really got some nerve!"Double dealing is one thing, but to bring outsiders to sabotage the Northman family's efforts? Do you realize what tonight's dinner meant for us?""If not for Mr. Ballard's tremendous luck, by tomorrow morning, our family would have become the laughingstock of the entire Sartvale!"A creature as low as you is not worthy of staying with us any longer. From today onward, you are no longer part of the Northman family. I give you one day to leave, or else, you will face the consequences!"Trevor was shocked. He felt like he had been struck by lightning. He heavily depended on the Northman family's backing, without which he might be reduced to begging on the streets."Uncle Theodore, I realize my mistake now! Please give me one more chance. Mr. Ballard, I shouldn't be e
Samson glanced at Sebastian. He took a deep breath and said to Arnaud, "Thank you for sparing me, Uncle Arnaud."He gave Sebastian a few final reminders before leaving the hall with Preston.Once they were gone, Arnaud pointed at Duo and said to Sebastian, "Tell him to leave too."Sebastian waved a hand at Duo."I'll wait for you at the entrance, my lord," Duo said. "If anything happens, I'll be here as soon as you call!"He gave Arnaud a cold look before striding out of the hall.Arnaud watched him leave and smiled approvingly. He beckoned to Sebastian. "Come, sit!"Sebastian didn't hesitate. He crossed the hall and sat in the chair opposite Arnaud."Do you know why I asked Andreas to bring you back here?" Arnaud asked impassively. Sebastian shook his head expressionlessly. He said in a cold voice, "It's probably because of the emerald token in my father's possession."Apart from using him and Whitney as leverage against Samson, he couldn't think of any other reason.Arnau
"The Blessed Child! The Blessed Child has finally come to our family!"The black-robed old man who had been sitting beside Arnaud stood up, looking pleased. He couldn't hide his excitement as he turned to Arnaud and said, "Arnaud, our family is going to prosper!"Only Rexton and Milton looked extremely displeased. Braxton and Roland looked pained, as if they had lost something of great value. They were practically thumping their chests in regret!The Blessed Child had been foretold by one of the heads of the family centuries ago. No matter how far the Ballards declined, the prophecy said that after a few hundred years, a Blessed Child would appear—someone who could lead the family's revival!The only proof of the Blessed Child was for him to enter a master-servant oath with a Devora."Prosper? What a joke!" Hugo scoffed, holding Virtus firmly. "Weren't you all just clamoring about killing the two of them?"At Hugo's words, Arnaud's expression changed slightly. "When did I say tha
"Hugo!"Arnaud, who had been sitting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them wide. He eyed Hugo with a conflicted expression as he asked, "Have you forgotten the agreement the Thornes made with us ten years ago?"Hugo smiled coldly and put one hand behind his back. "That was the agreement you made with the Thornes. I'm only following Ms. Thorne's orders to protect Samson and find the emerald token. If Samson dies in this battle, how am I supposed to explain that to her?"He pointed at Sebastian and added, "He's Ms. Thorne's flesh and blood. Your family has no right to punish him! If the Ballards insist on killing them today, don't blame me for going on a killing spree!"When Hugo had finished, Sebastian finally realized that Hugo was from Isabella's family and that he had stayed at the Ballard Estate to protect Samson.It was clear that Isabella hadn't held a grudge toward Samson. In fact, she had sent an expert to stay behind to protect him in case anything happened.Arnaud's
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