Still holding her flushed cheeks, Victoria looked at Harvey fearfully. She then replied, "Harvey, please understand. I've only received a few thousand dollars in the past week, but our vacation expenses are in the tens of thousands. I even had to dip into my savings to cover the shortfall."When Victoria said that, her voice was loud enough for the people around them to hear.Staring at Harvey, they were both saddened and annoyed. Although no one dared to say a word of complaint to him, Harvey knew clearly that these people did not respect him anymore.This was fatal because to Harvey, pride and honor were everything. He became furious and started raising his hand again to slap his girlfriend."How dare you say that shit out loud here! Go to hell!"Harvey swung his hand towards Victoria's unprotected left cheek.Everyone held their breath. They knew that in another third of a second, that hard slap would land on Victoria's face and cause a very serious injury.Some of the house guests
They wanted to blame all the town's downfall on Charles Cole. He was supposed to spend the rest of his miserable and torturous life in prison, but even before the fraud trial was held for the first time, Charles took his own life.Now, they could only take out all that frustration on Sebastian as Charles' only heir son!One of the many people in the room even said, "Sebastian Cole, we shouldn't have kicked you out of Luxington Hill. This city is very kind and allows anyone to live in it. However, you should have the shame to never show your face before us!"After someone finally spoke up, another person chimed in, "You really sticking to the belief that your old man's clean in that fraud mess? Still convinced the entire world's out to get you? We're the bad guys, and you're the lone hero, huh?""Your pops wreaked havoc in this town. If you had even a shred of decency, you'd have hightailed it out of Luxington Hill the minute you got the chance."The other person remarked, "We reckon
Sebastian, with his cold gaze, observed the impact of his Dragon Aura on them. His mind-reading eyes roamed every corner of the room, capturing every expression of pain and despair on the faces of the mockers.A subtle, but contemptuous, laugh crossed Sebastian's lips. He said nothing, but his actions conveyed a clear message: he wasn't messing around.Meanwhile, the rest of the guests, who were not directly affected by Dragon Aura, looked at the gruesome scene in front of them with a mixture of shock and disbelief. The room fell silent, filled only by the weak sighs and moans of those unlucky enough to be hit.Harvey, who had previously dared to voice his disapproval, was now silent. His fear-filled eyes looked at Sebastian regretfully. Despite not feeling the direct effects of the Dragon Aura, he could see how terrifying the power Sebastian possessed was.However, no one dared to utter a single word. Those who survived this attack were transfixed, confused as to whether or not they
Sebastian looked at Mia suspiciously. He asked, "What's going on, why is Victoria looking at her boyfriend with such hatred? She should be helping that bastard right now, or at the very least, she'll look very anxious."Mia smiled widely as she replied, "How could that girl not be angry? Didn't Harvey give her to you as a gift? She must have taken offense to that sentence!""No way. She should have forgotten all about that incident because of your magic. Or, perhaps..."Sebastian's suspicions were proven correct. Mia burst out laughing with great satisfaction. She looked down at Sebastian."Stupid master, did you think I was someone who would give you a free lunch? Of course, no! I'm going to make this all quite entertaining in my eyes. Victoria will never forget this incident.""Damn," Sebastian swore loudly. "Quick, erase her memory right now! Don't cause trouble in the future!""If I don't want to, what are you going to say, huh?" Mia stuck out her tongue. "Now, deal with your prob
"Sebastian not only gave me a new life, but he also gave me the confidence to pursue a passion I've been holding back: painting," Isabella says, a small smile on her lips.She paints with words, recounting how Sebastian appreciates her talent. The scene moves to a beautiful art space, with Sebastian giving Isabella the freedom to express herself. Not only does he give her praise, Sebastian even opens a special art gallery for her."That night, I cried. I cried not because of pain, but because I couldn't believe that a god like Sebastian would give me a gift like this. That gallery is the greatest gift I've ever received in my life," she says gratefully.The view switches to Cole's Gallery, where Isabella's works shine. Every stroke of her brush is a story, every color a long pent-up emotion. There, Isabella finds her true identity.Victoria, who had been standing behind, listened with a jealous look. Isabella finished her story with a powerful message."A girl can get out of a toxic
Sebastian instructed the taxi driver to take Victoria back to her old home. After that, he turned his gaze towards Isabella, still faithfully waiting beside him."We're heading home, Isabella," Sebastian said, extending an invitation for her to return to the mansion that had likely become a very familiar place for both of them.On the way home, the atmosphere of the taxi was quiet. Isabella sat gracefully, but her eyes radiated worry. Sebastian, as always, remained calm with his unpredictable gaze.Arriving at the mansion, Thomas immediately opened the car door for the two of them.After that, they both walked towards the entrance of the mansion."Isabella," Sebastian called out to her once they were inside. "I've got two options for you."Isabella looked at him attentively, waiting for further explanation."First, you can stay here," Sebastian said, gesturing around the luxurious mansion. Isabella pondered that option, but Sebastian continued, "Or, you can stay with Victoria in Equa
He switched the screen to some other pictures. It showed Dheon, the Dungeon Lion known as the personal bodyguard of the Dragon Alliance chief, bowing very low before Sebastian Cole. Valerie stared at the photos in astonishment."Sebastian's got a personal bodyguard, and we're not talking your run-of-the-mill type. It's Dheon Bennet, the Lion of the Underground. He exclusively serves the top dog at the Dragon Alliance," Reginald explained.Valerie attempted to find an explanation. "Maybe Sebastian just has a friendly connection with the head of the Dragon Alliance. That doesn't necessarily mean-"Reginald shook his head again and played a video. In the recording, Dheon Bennet reported on the condition of Cole's Mansion. Everything seemed normal, until Dheon humbled himself with great respect, addressing Sebastian as "Master.""Valerie, the Lion of the Underground wouldn't kneel for just anybody. He's solely committed to his master, the mysterious Dragon Alliance Chairman, and nobody el
Sebastian guessed, "So, he filled me in on all the details of the events at the Hidden Relics House that night?"Dheon nodded, "That's right, Master. He pointed the finger at your name, Sebastian Cole, as the sole reason for his paralysis."Sebastian pondered for a moment, understanding the urgency behind the Tom family's actions. However, when Dheon mentioned Sebastian Cole's name, his face twisted into a huff."Up here, Master," Dheon said in a heavy tone. "Harvey holds you responsible for his situation. According to him, it all began when you two met."Sebastian's face tightened, and his eyes radiated deep anger. This was not the first time he had to deal with the aftermath of a confrontation with his enemy. Harvey Tom, who was previously an opponent in the auction, was now an even more dangerous foe.Dheon continued, "The Tom family is also devising a strategy to handle you. They're mobilizing a significant force and have initiated a comprehensive investigation into you. It's goin