“Not everyone is worthy of tasting my cooking.”These simple words carried an overwhelming sense of dominance.Jade felt a shiver run down her spine. A deep chord struck within her.Her legs involuntarily came together, and her gaze at Seth held a hint of a different meaning.No woman could resist a dominant and assertive man!It was especially so for strong-willed women like Jade.Ordinary men just did not catch her eye.Only someone stronger than her could truly win her over.Meanwhile, Alaska’s face was filled with pride.This was the man she had chosen!At that moment, Jade felt the urge to spend more time with Seth.Changing the topic, she said, “There’s a high-end calligraphy and painting exchange event tonight. I happen to have an extra spot. Would you like to come?”Seth shook his head. “Not interested.”Jade persisted, saying, “Some of the leading figures in the world of oil painting will be there. Even Mr. Wilder, who’s been rising in fame recently, will be atten

Seth turned and saw a sensuously dressed woman standing by his side.She wore a tight evening dress that accentuated her curves.The neckline of her dress was plunging, offering a captivating view that drew one’s gaze involuntarily.Her makeup was perfectly applied, seductive yet regal.She was the kind of woman who, at a single glance, would inspire a strong desire to conquer in a man.“Sir, could you accompany me for a drink? No one else seems willing to stay by my side.”Her lips pouted slightly, giving off a hint of vulnerability.This gesture would melt even the hardest of men.Looking around, Seth noticed many men glaring at her with strong apprehension.Some even deliberately avoided her path.It became evident this woman was not to be trifled with.Seth shrugged, pointing to a corner. “Over there. Help me get more food.”The woman immediately flashed a deadly enchanting smile.She gathered a lot of food and headed to the corner.Many of those who witnessed this ei

Having regained some of her vitality, Delia got to her feet.As for Tobie, who was still on the ground, he had none of it left. His body had withered with only his skin and bones remaining.She dragged Tobie into the restroom, then stripped his coat off before donning it on herself. After that, she left quickly with her head down the entire way.There were elevators in all eight corners of this hotel, so she chose the one where she saw the least traffic. She did not want anyone to discover her. After leaving the hotel, she headed straight for her secret base which was not far from the hotel. She had rushed the entire journey, running more than ten red lights. She arrived in just five minutes. Delia tumbled along to the second-floor study. She pressed a switch, and the bookshelf moved, revealing a dark room. She then went in and opened a cabinet before fishing out a bottle containing blood-red pills. Delia threw her head back and downed all of the pills before sitting cross-leg

People who had never personally experienced the despair of being targeted by a Grandmaster could never truly understand the feeling. It was as if the entire world had abandoned you, leaving you isolated with a bone-chilling cold. Just as Jade felt like she was falling into an abyss of despair, Seth stepped forward. His figure might not be particularly imposing, but it gave Jade a strong sense of security. He had pulled her out of the abyss and back into the sunlight. At that moment, Jade's heart melted. She looked at Seth with an endless tenderness.Sometimes, winning a woman's heart happened unexpectedly. The moment Seth stood up, shock erupted through the crowd. Everyone looked at him as if he were a fool. He was definitely lacking wits to have the balls to play the hero in such a situation.Seth looked at Kronk and said calmly, "That's enough. Bullying a woman doesn't demonstrate any skill."Terrifying malice flickered in Kronk's eyes. He growled. "Who do you think you are? G

Jade leaned in close to Seth's ear, her voice filled with excitement. "Do you see that? That's my idol. This painting is absolutely priceless. I have to get it, no matter how much it costs."Seth's expression was odd, but he did not reply with anything.After the introduction, the host immediately announced the starting bid, which was set at ten million. This was mainly to respect the dignity of the elderly masters in attendance.The moment the bidding began, Jade made the first offer, "80 million!" She was determined to win it. Her bid did nothing to intimidate others, however."90 million!""120 million!""130 million!"In a matter of moments, the price had skyrocketed to about 200 million. In a city like Imperial City, where wealth and prestige were more prominent, prices were bound to be even higher.The price for Wilder's piece had reached a point where it exceeded the annual profits of many publicly traded companies. Even the fake 'Wilder' was smiling broadly. "This i