"You only seek your death!"Darvis Anderson came to the front of the line to confront Sebastian. He screams at the top of his lungs, as loud as he can so that Dylan Lan can feel his lick.Clenching his fists, Darvis tried to grab Sebastian's face.However, he is suddenly thrown away when Dheon Bennet comes in and smashes his jaw with a club.Darvis winced in pain. His jaw was broken, and most of his teeth were shattered. Worse than that, he saw a still disgruntled Dheon Bennet walking towards him.Darvis knew that if he fell into Dheon's hands, he would die in the most miserable way imaginable. So, Darvis forced his jaw to move and said loudly:"Dheon Bennet! You may have a relationship with Sebastian Cole of friendship, but you must remember that your real employer is in Grandeur Springs! If you hit me, then you might as well start a war between the Dragon Alliance and our alliance, your employer will not like that and will chop your flesh into a thousand pieces!"Brian Danish tried
The eight old men who were previously so excited now felt despair engulfing them. They tried to persuade Sebastian to abandon his intentions, and some were even willing to make up for the punishment at all costs.However, Sebastian, who had already made his decision, did not budge. He felt he had done enough good by giving them a life of mercy and a place to stay at Grandeur Springs. Punishment as "dogs" was his final decision.Sebastian then turned to Dheon Bennet. "Dheon, please take them to Cole's Mansion in Grandeur Springs. Make sure they have all the necessary equipment to become true 'dogs'."Dheon, who faithfully followed Sebastian's orders, nodded. "Of course, Master Heavenly. Come on, Eight Old Dogs, let's get going."The former followers of Dylan Lan reluctantly followed Dheon out of the restaurant, heading for their new fate as Sebastian's followers.After the Eight Old Dogs left, Sebastian looked at Dylan Lan who was still lying on the floor. Smiling sarcastically while s
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