Meanwhile, on the other side of Cloud City, Sebastian returned to the Nine Dragons Pavilion.The elevator doors opened on the Black Dragon Floor, revealing the familiar quiet corridor beyond.Sebastian stepped out and loosened the collar of his shirt slightly as he walked toward his private quarters.He had barely taken a few steps when his phone rang.Sebastian frowned slightly at the familiar sound of his ringtone, and a feeling of annoyance gradually seeped into his heart.He had received an unusually large number of calls over the past few days, and for someone who preferred handling matters without unnecessary communication, it was becoming rather irritating.Nonetheless, he pulled out his phone and glanced at the screen.When he said that the caller was none other than Isaac Rutherford, he hesitated only for a brief moment and answered the phone call."What is it?" he asked coldly, not even bothering to hide his irritation."My lord." Isaac greeted respectfully the moment the ca

By nightfall, the Rutherford Banquet had become the undisputed centre of attention in Cloud City.The roads leading toward the Rutherford Crown Estate were busier than usual, with a constant stream of luxury vehicles making their way toward the enormous property.The Rutherford Crown Estate occupied an entire private hillside overlooking the city.Its grand entrance was framed by towering stone pillars bearing the Rutherford crest, while a long, perfectly maintained driveway stretched toward the main estate.Beyond it stood an imposing mansion of pale stone and glass, its architecture blending classical grandeur with modern luxury.Thousands of lights illuminated the surrounding gardens, fountains and meticulously landscaped grounds, turning the entire estate into a dazzling spectacle against the night sky.A single glance showed people that the Rutherford family had spared no expense in their preparation for the banquet.It was understandable, though. After all, tonight was not merel

The Rutherford Banquet was now fully underway. The initial excitement surrounding the arrival of the guests had gradually settled into a more refined atmosphere. Soft classical music played through the enormous banquet hall, its gentle notes blending with the quiet hum of conversation. Waiters moved between the tables carrying trays of wine, champagne and carefully prepared dishes, while guests settled into their respective sections. Yet despite the elegant atmosphere, the hierarchy within the banquet hall remained impossible to ignore. The three invitation tiers had created three very different worlds under the same roof. The Gold Section was the busiest. It contained the largest number of guests, and although everyone seated there was wealthy by ordinary standards, most understood that they were still several levels below the true powerhouses of Cloud City. As dinner progressed, the conversations became increasingly animated. “Harry, your company is bidding for the eastern b

The Rutherford Banquet had reached its peak.Nearly every major guest had arrived, and the atmosphere inside the Crown Estate had become noticeably livelier.The Gold Section remained filled with animated conversations and ambitious negotiations, while the Platinum Section had become more relaxed, with established businessmen and family representatives exchanging contacts and discussing projects that could be worth hundreds of millions.However, the Onyx Section was where the greatest concentration of influence could be found, as people who rarely appeared together in public were seated only a few tables apart.Executives of enormous corporations spoke quietly with family patriarchs, and real estate magnates discussed upcoming developments.Investment leaders exchanged information with representatives of powerful families from outside Cloud City, and through it all, the Rutherford name remained the invisible force holding everything together.Amelia had spent the past hour trying to pr

The moment Sebastian stepped into the Rutherford banquet hall, the atmosphere changed.He entered alongside Isaac Rutherford, who personally escorted him through the enormous entrance, with Bruce walking slightly behind them.Several members of the Nine Dragons followed closely, forming a discreet but unmistakable protective formation around Sebastian.They had done everything possible to conceal his identity.Bruce remained close enough to block the clearest angles, while two other men positioned themselves slightly ahead whenever photographers or curious guests attempted to get a better look.For the first few seconds, the entire hall seemed to fall silent, and hundreds of conversations died down almost simultaneously.Various heads turned as people stared blatantly with looks of confusion on their faces.Who was this person?More importantly, why was Isaac Rutherford personally escorting him?Several guests instinctively stood from their seats, and others leaned forward, desperately