Arthur looked surprised to hear that, but he didn't react as Alex did.The old man chose to catch his breath while looking at the garden of his residence. Looking for the right answer to solve this problem."Sebastian," Arthur finally spoke up. "If Rachel was with you, would you hurt her?""Dad!" Alex suddenly pounded on the table. "What are you thinking, Dad? We can't let Rachel go! She's part of our family!"However, Arthur calmly motioned for his son to shut up.Alex could only tighten his jaw in the presence of his father. If he resisted, even just a little, it would end his status in the Carter Family.Sebastian sipped his tea once before speaking, "I consider Rachel to be my most valuable asset right now. At least until she is no longer useful, I will not harm her." Sebastian spoke as if he would kill Rachel when she was no longer profitable to him, but in truth, Sebastian would not do that. After all, Rachel was his former lover, and they had been forced to part while still l
Sebastian's heart was heavy to see Rachel in such a state, but he knew he had to stay strong. He tried to convince himself that this was the best choice for the mission and Rachel's safety."In time, you will get used to living with the Cole family," Sebastian said in a softer tone.Rachel was still crying, but she tried to accept the fact. She nodded weakly, trying to keep her feelings to herself and live out her new role as part of the Cole family.But in her heart, she still missed the family she had left behind. But he knew he had to try to be strong, especially since her life depended on this mission.Meanwhile, Sebastian felt a deep conflict inside. He wonders if now is the right time to get married. He feels attached to Rachel because of their past and his feelings that he still hasn't forgotten.But he soon had second thoughts. He knew this was not the time to think about marriage.His mission with the De Angelis family was still ongoing, and his personal feelings should be sa
"Alright. Now you have to come to Skyzone Company immediately, Drake. I want you there to hear our conversation," Sebastian said before hanging up.Sebastian gulped down a small glass of beer at once. It would allow him to think more clearly about talking to Mr. X, a mysterious hacker who said everything about hacking."I don't know if he's from the enemy side or not," Sebastian spoke to Thomas, who had been by his side the whole time. "Anyway, whoever he is, I'm really interested. Take me to Skyzone Company right away, Thomas.""Yes, sir."At Skyzone Company, Amanda had ordered all employees to leave earlier than scheduled."Miss, has something happened?" said the secretary.However, Amanda refused to reveal the reason."Nothing happened. Please go to your homes immediately, I have to make sure the office is empty in fifteen minutes," Amanda replied."Of course, Miss. I will help you."After the office was empty, Dheon and his troops set up a security barricade near the company's ent
"So, can we sit down quietly and talk about your company's problems, Mr. Cole?"Pointing to the chairs, Raphael's smile widened.Without many words, Sebastian and Drake took their seats.Tapping his fingers on the table, Raphael said, "Mr. Cole, as I told your deputy director, I have received information that the De Angelis Group has managed to hack into your company's database and network. I am offering my services to fix the problem, but you must pay me $1 million."Sebastian said coldly after seeing Raphael's rude attitude, "Money is no object, but I need proof that your words are not bullshit."Raphael didn't wait any longer as he pulled out his laptop."I will show you how weak your company's cybersecurity system is, sir. Just wait and see."Raphael dwelled on his laptop for several minutes without stopping. His eyes were completely focused, and his ears seemed deaf to any manifold sounds. He really could not be disturbed.Then, Raphael raised both hands from the laptop keyboard
Inside the conference room, Raphael handed Sebastian an address card."We really expect you to come to this address, old brother," Raphael said. "Luxington Hill is a very small and poor town compared to Grandeur Springs. This town does not deserve you."Sebastian read the card and found an address in Grandeur Springs.Right in the middle of the towering mountains and dense forests of the country's northern coast lay a town that exuded luxury and glory. Grandeur Springs, as the town is known, is a magnet for those seeking an unparalleled life, filled with luxurious amenities and prestige.Every morning, the sun rises gloriously behind an array of magnificent buildings that extend along the city streets. Stunning luxury resorts invite celebrity guests and prominent businessmen to enjoy the tranquil setting and extensive facilities, including exclusive spas and private golf courses overlooking the stunning natural landscape.In the city center, a magnificent glass-roofed shopping mall w
The helicopter did not land fully because Amanda's villa does not have a large enough field for a helipad.For this reason, they used the fast roping method, in which troops are lowered from the helicopter by ropes without landing.Although this method was quite dangerous for an amateur like Sebastian, the young man didn't seem to care about his own life.He saw a fallen tree across the road and Amanda's abandoned car with the door open.Something untoward must have happened!Sebastian quickly touched the ground and raised his weapon. This time, he was the one leading his troops."Enter through the side door," Sebastian said. "Prepare smoke grenades and flashbang."Although Sebastian took charge of the troops, he did not act foolishly by taking the lead.He was an amateur with little combat training or experience.He had only had marksmanship training, not military training.Sebastian was good at target shooting, but hiding from enemy fire was his weakness.For this reason, Sebastian
[Damage level: 30 (non-fatal)Consciousness: 40 (unconscious)Danger status: RedSituation: Right now, you might be in a car traveling through the forest.Want to recover consciousness? Y/N]"Yes."[Recovering begins!10%30%50%80%100%Recovery complete!]Sebastian regained consciousness immediately with the help of the system, but he did not open his eyes right away.What he did first was to listen.As the system's pop-up said, it was true that Sebastian was in a moving car.He could hear the roar of the engine.Then the second thing Sebastian did was to feel.He felt two muscular men flanking him from the left and right. They also seemed to be holding weapons.Sebastian also felt that his hands were still bound tightly.Of course, under such circumstances, he could not use the boxing techniques he had learned from Lebron to fight the muscular and armed men beside him.But it was still much better than having to fight at a distance with a shotgun.Then Sebastian opened his eyes an
"Eldest brother, you finally called me." Raphael's voice on the phone sounded cheerful. "However, I've received some not-so-wonderful news about your situation.""Well, yes, I just dealt with Antonius de Angelis three days ago," Sebastian replied, trying to make small talk. "You know, I'm starting to think about your offer.""That is very kind, Elder. We always wait for you here," Raphael replied. "Once you arrive in Grandeur Springs, crumbling gangsters like De Angelis won't be able to bother you anymore.""That's what I thought," Sebastian replied honestly. "Can I have a villa there? I'll bring all my assistants to live with me in Grandeur.""Of course, brother. Not just a villa, we've prepared a mansion for you. It's ten times bigger than the villa you currently have.""Thank you. I think I'll go there tomorrow.""I am very happy to hear this intention, Eldest. We will prepare the best for you here."After hanging up with Raphael, Sebastian immediately redirected the call to Amanda