Eleven o'clock in the evening had arrived, and the atmosphere in the clubhouse was easing after the earlier tension. Sebastian looked around with an expression that seemed unaffected by the previous incident. Meanwhile, the guests began to prepare to say goodbye.The clubhouse members, who had been worried about Sebastian's attitude after the incident with Robert, were relieved to see the host's unconcern. As if following Sebastian's example, they said their goodbyes respectfully.Robert, still harboring guilt, approached Sebastian. In an almost inaudible voice, he apologized for the incident. Sebastian casually nodded, signaling that it was all over.However, Sebastian did not forget to encourage Robert. "Don't think about it too much, Mr. Kate. We all have some awkward moments like that. The important thing is that we can learn from them." Sebastian smiled. "Besides, you don't need to feel guilty like this. It is my duty to eliminate any enemies that threaten those closest to me."
Sebastian stepped out of the car with steady steps, followed by Robert who was still checking his face in the car mirror. Before heading to the entrance of the mansion, Sebastian called Thomas, his chief personal assistant."Thomas, take this," Sebastian said as he thrust the voucher for dinner at Grandeur Springs into Thomas' hands. "You must not have eaten yet to serve me, right? Use this five-star restaurant voucher to enjoy some dinner there. You deserve it after all your hard work today."Thomas would not refuse a blessing given by the heavens, so he welcomed the voucher with a smile of gratitude. "Thank you, Master Cole. You're right that I'm starving, so I will very enjoy it."After presenting the voucher, Sebastian and Robert stepped towards the entrance of the mansion. They were confronted by the majestic beauty and luxurious aura of the huge building.However, before they could reach the entrance, Amanda was already standing there waiting. Her elegant face and sweet smile le
The next afternoon, the atmosphere at Skyzone Company felt more relaxed after some company business had been handled by Sebastian and Amanda. They left the office with light steps, entering a corridor crowded with workers who were hurrying home.Sebastian, having found relief in the successful resolution of the previous night's issue with Robert, bestowed a kind smile upon Amanda. "Now that it's all behind us, how are you feeling?" he inquired, his tone conveying genuine concern.Amanda, initially upholding a level of formality, reciprocated with a warm smile. "Sebastian, thank you. I was able to clarify everything with my mom, and surprisingly, she actually commended your courage," she revealed.Sebastian nodded in contentment upon hearing the positive update. Yet, his attention was swiftly redirected to the buzzing cell phone nestled in his pocket. Isabella, one of his personal assistants, conveyed her imminent arrival at Luxington Hill via helicopter to accompany Sebastian to the H
The auction began with the spotlight focused on Sebastian and Isabella, sitting in the VVIP seats with high expectations. Curiosity sparkled in their eyes, ready to dive into the beauty and mystery of the antiques up for auction.With the stage lights sparkling, an elegant woman emerged from behind the curtain. Dressed in a shimmering gown that reflected the lights, she transformed into a figure that captivated the attention instantly. She gracefully walked to the center of the stage with an alluring smile."Damas and Caballeros, welcome to the Hidden Relics House! I'm Tiffany Herrera, our host for tonight. I hope you're all ready to witness an incredible collection of antiques!" Tiffany Herrera said in an enchanting voice, filling the room with uplifting energy.Sebastian was mesmerized by Tiffany Herrera's speaking skills. In fact, he couldn't help but smile a little when he heard his friend speak in public. Tiffany Herrera continued with gusto."Today, we will begin with an auction
"Fortunately, we didn't discover any items with unclear origins from renowned artists that could artificially inflate their value," one of Tony's men reported. "It appears Master Cole may have lucked out in this instance. Conversely, we're unfortunate to have overlooked the double-check procedure for that longcase clock."Another member of the management team suggested, "Mr. Lennon, just in case, why don't we raise the price of all those items of unknown origin? It's the safest game we can play."Tony, his face flushed with anger, immediately moved towards his subordinate who had proposed the foul play. Without saying a word, he grabbed the man's shirt collar with surprising strength. The man was startled, his eyes bulged, and his mouth opened silently."Pay attention, there is absolutely no room for cheating in the Hidden Relics House. We will not tolerate it!" Tony snapped, his voice resonating throughout the room. The individuals in close proximity halted their activities, divertin
Isabella gracefully raised her bid, "5.5 million dollars!" The camera spotlight focused on her determined face. Isabella's eyes flashed, showing a strong desire to win the bowl.As if responding to the call of battle, a VIP guest from the front row rose from his seat. Calmly, he announced a higher bid, "Six million dollars."Sebastian, sitting next to Isabella, felt his heart beating faster. He watched this scene with interest. Around them, the atmosphere was getting tense. There were whispers among the VIP guests trying to guess how high the price would reach.Isabella, without hesitation, again increased her bid, "Six and a half million dollars!"The VIP guest who had previously raised the bid looked at Isabella with a sharp gaze. She smiled, giving a wordless yet meaningful reaction. "Seven million dollars," she said in a low tone.The price battle intensified, and the VIP guests engaged in a war of words through their bids. Meanwhile, down below, the regular guests were no less en
The man who won the painting was Harvey Tom, the richest son in the elite south-side town of Serene Crest.A person who was naturally arrogant and greedy, Harvey flashed his big, annoying smile at everyone when the painting was delivered to his place."Look, I've managed to win this painting from Sebastian Cole, the owner of the number one company in town!" he said loudly.Everyone shook their heads as they swallowed the bitter truth.Sebastian Cole, someone who probably had the most wealth in Luxington Hill, seemed to have run out of money after buying several auction items.At the same time, Harvey Tom, the richest man of Serene Crest, had bought more than a dozen auction items worth tens of millions of dollars but still did not hesitate to buy another painting worth 20 million dollars.This clearly proved that Luxington Hill was under Serene Crest.This fact made all the auction guests from Luxington Hill feel ashamed.If there was anyone to blame for this, they would not hesitate
"I'm an asshole?" Sebastian furrowed his brow before snapping: "No. You're that asshole!"Harvey, his face as red as a boiled crab, almost exploded in anger. His mouth opened, ready to unleash his fury on Sebastian who was coldly staring at him. However, before he could unleash his poisonous words, his girlfriend, an elegant woman named Victoria, carefully caught his attention."Harvey, stop for a moment. Listen to me," Victoria said in a voice that was calm, but full of authority. She knew how to calm the impulsive Harvey."You know, Sebastian is a close friend of the head of the Dragon Alliance. That's a rumor that seems to be very real. We can't just hurt or defame his name, or we might get into big trouble with the Dragon Alliance which is notorious for not having the slightest mercy on its enemies," Victoria continued wisely, trying to quell Harvey's anger.Harvey frowned, but his anger subsided slightly when he heard about Sebastian's connection to the Dragon Alliance's chairma