In the morning, Sebastian met Thomas in the hallway leading to the warranty."Thomas, I haven't seen you in a while." Sebastian greeted. "Where have you been?"Thomas gave Sebastian a genuine smile and replied in a respectful voice, "Master Cole, I apologize if I have been difficult to find lately. The mansion is indeed very large, and sometimes it takes me a while to find your location."Sebastian nodded his head in understanding. "It's true, this mansion is quite large and labyrinthine. I can imagine how difficult it is to find people here. But anyway, I'm glad to see you again, Thomas."She asked again, "Have you gotten acquainted with the new girl I brought here, Isabella Clark?"Thomas nodded as he replied, "Yes, I have seen her and spoken to her a few times. But we haven't had the chance to get to know each other further."Sebastian then gave a little information about Isabella. "She has an enough talent for art, Thomas. Unfortunately, she has yet to find a job in this mansion.
Isabella nodded vigorously, "Of course, Mr. Cole. I think it would be very appropriate if we named it 'Cole's Gallery'."Sebastian frowned, a little surprised by Isabella's choice. He said, "Isabella, I'm not an artist. My name shouldn't be here. How about we rename it 'Isabella's Gallery'? This is your gallery, and you will take care of everything."Isabella gritted her teeth but stood her ground. She said firmly, "Mr. Cole, I appreciate this opportunity and everything you have done for me. The name 'Cole's Gallery' is my way of saying thank you. You may not be an artist, but you are my only source of inspiration and support. I want your name to shine here."Sebastian just shrugged his shoulders. "Well, if this is what you want, I'll tell Thomas the name of the gallery. He will take care of everything later."Isabella frowned slightly as she asked if Thomas was the old man she had met this morning."Is Thomas the old man from this morning?" she asked.Sebastian nodded his head, sligh
On the seventh day, the grand opening of Cole's Gallery finally arrived. Although the quota for this grand opening event was only 150 people, more than 300 people gathered outside the gallery in hopes they could catch even just a glimpse of Zhang Daqian's paintings that had disappeared from circulation over the years. They crowded around the gallery, trying to steal glances from outside the windows, hoping to get a glimpse of the beauty of the artwork they were waiting for.They were disappointed, however, as Thomas had wisely placed the painting in a room with no access to ventilation or windows. This decision was made to protect this precious work of art from the risk of damage and forgery.When the night of the Grand Opening arrived, the gallery looked dazzling with its soft lighting and beautifully displayed artworks. The lucky guests who had secured entry tickets began to enter the space with great enthusiasm. They were mesmerized by the variety of paintings, sculptures, and oth
Victor Thornfield advanced closer to Zhang Daqian's painting, examining every detail carefully. Isabella remained calm, although she felt there was something strange about the art critic's demeanor.Suddenly, Victor Thornfield began his unexpected reaction. He raised his voice, loud enough for everyone around to hear. "This is a fake!" he said sharply, pointing at Zhang Daqian's painting. "This painting is a fake!"The guests present fell silent, and shocked expressions flashed across their faces. Isabella looked at Victor with deep confusion and concern.Victor Thornfield did not stop there. He continued in a louder voice, cursing Isabella in a mocking tone. "Miss Isabella, you dare to deceive the visitors by calling this painting the work of Zhang Daqian. This is a big scam!"The guests started whispering to each other in disappointment, some of them even took out their cell phones and started recording this incident. The gallery that had been filled with enthusiasm was now filled
Sebastian always stays alert thanks to his [Street Smart] ability which makes him sensitive to his surroundings. He felt something was off when he saw Victor suspiciously with his hands in his coat pockets. Without hesitation, Sebastian was ready for whatever would happen, and not long after, Victor decided to attack.Suddenly the atmosphere turned into an exciting fight. Victor Thornfield immediately pulled out the military knife he had hidden and charged Sebastian with vigor. The already alert Sebastian quickly dodged Victor's first attack, although he got a small scratch on his arm as a result.Sebastian knew he had to act fast. With his fighting skills, he retaliated without the need for weapons, just with his bare hands.The two men engaged in an exciting fight in the middle of an art gallery that was originally only decorated with beautiful artworks. The guests sat in suspense, staring at the TV screen that showed the fight.Victor with his knife had the advantage in terms of di
Victor, who was still trembling and full of fear, replied quickly, "I... I did this because I was ordered to by my master, Ethan Michel. He... he told me that it was part of a grand plan to ruin your reputation, Sebastian."Sebastian met that answer with his sharp gaze. "What exactly did Michel order? I want to hear everything, with clear details."Victor didn't want to hide anything. He knew that if he wanted to survive, he had to be honest. "Michel... he asked me to to kill you in any way. But before that, he wanted me to clear up his name. So, I come and accuse your Zhang Daqian's painting was fake."Sebastian laughed softly, but his gaze was still sharp. "Now, the question is, do you still want to continue this mission, Mr. Thornfield, or have you changed your mind?"Victor cried like a child, wailing, "I... I can't do it anymore, please... I'm sorry."Sebastian thought for a moment, then continued, "Okay, let's get to the main question. Where is Ethan right now?"Victor was still
In the morning, exactly six hours after the thrilling art gallery talk, Dheon summoned all members of the Dragon Alliance for an impromptu meeting at the Jade Lotus Restaurant on Sebastian's orders. There, Sebastian was absent, and Dheon was his representative. The Dragon Alliance members gathered in the exclusive room, their moods mixed between worry and curiosity. They knew that there was an emergency calling them.The room that was usually filled with the aroma of delicious food today became a serious meeting place. There, Sebastian was absent, and Dheon was the one who would represent him.Dheon, standing in front of the members of the Dragon Alliance, began warily. "Gentlemen," he said in a heavy voice, "I bring important news from Sebastian. As some of you already know, Sebastian was attacked at the art gallery a few hours ago by Ethan Michel's men."The Dragon Alliance members held their breath after hearing the news.Dheon continued, "Sebastian survived the attack, but we cann
Sebastian, although not really understanding this aspect, began to notice a unique pattern in his relationship with his assistants, especially the female ones. They were always competing to make the best dishes for him, and they would be very disappointed if Sebastian didn't eat their dishes.Amanda was the one who most often won this 'competition'. She had a natural talent for cooking and always managed to create delicious dishes that made Sebastian's tongue sway in pleasure. This, however, was a rather mysterious phenomenon to Sebastian."Before it was Amanda and Rachel, and now Emberly," Sebastian muttered to himself. "Is this a natural thing?"He felt that Thomas, who was also his assistant, was not thinking along the same lines. Thomas, with his more practical attitude and more logistics-oriented tasks, was not as interested in the cooking competition as Sebastian's female assistants were.However, at this time, not wanting to make Emberly feel disappointed, despite the woman's b