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Chapter 562: To reverse the pull of death
Alistair pressed two fingers against Elizabeth's wound. With a flick of his wrist and a micro-surge of concentrated spiritual energy, he extracted the lead slug directly from her body without causing further tissue damage, tossing the bloodied bullet onto the hardwood.Her heart rhythm was failing rapidly from severe blood loss.To reverse the pull of death, Alistair bit the tip of his finger, drawing a single, shimmering drop of his own divine Life Blood—a concentrated essence of his profound cultivation base.He pressed the golden-tinted droplet directly against her lips, guiding it into her system while channeling his own aura to circulate the divine energy through her collapsing veins.The effect was instantaneous.The gushing hemorrhage sealed as her flesh regenerated from within, her deathly pale cheeks regaining a soft, warm flush.Her erratic breathing stabilized into a deep, peaceful rhythm.Exhausted by the massive physical shock, her eyes drifted shut, and she fell into a
Chapter 561: Sudden intrusion
Alistair’s spiritual perception expanded instantly, piercing through the mahogany walls, sweeping across the grand halls, and extending into the surrounding estate gardens."Patriarch Bolton," Alistair said softly, his tone unnervingly serene. "Are you expecting additional guests to arrive via the secondary roof access and the southern perimeter wall?"Caleb frowned, taken aback. "No, Master Reid. All invited guests and their entourages arrived before the banquet commenced. The outer perimeter is completely locked down by our private security.""Then we have an intrusion," Alistair stated, setting his teacup down with a light, porcelain click.Before Caleb or Elizabeth could fully register his words, a muffled, metallic crash echoed from the floor below, followed immediately by the staccato bark of automatic gunfire. High-pitched screams of terror tore through the acoustic grandeur of the banquet hall, cutting off the string quartet mid-note.Elizabeth gasped, her face draining of co
Chapter 560: Kicked out unceremoniously
"Insolent brat!" Donald Bolton’s thunderous voice echoed through the vaulted hall as he stepped to the edge of the dais, his face pale with fury. "Who gave you the authority to address my father with such utter disrespect?! Security! Drag this sniveling fool outside and beat him until—""Donald, lower your voice," Caleb interrupted smoothly, raising a single hand.The grand patriarch stood tall, looking down at Mason with a quiet, profound pity that cut far deeper than any physical strike."I am thoroughly disappointed in you, Mason," Caleb said softly, his voice carrying an icy weight across the silent hall. "You possess neither the temperance of a leader nor the basic courtesy of a gentleman. Out of respect for your father, I will not have you beaten on my floor tonight. Leave this estate immediately. But hear me well—if you ever approach my granddaughter or disrespect the Bolton name again, not even Patriarch Gordon will be able to shield you from the consequences.""You senile old
Chapter 559: Asking for Elizabeth's hand
As the applause following the Moriarty family's submission began to quiet down, Mason Gordon stepped out from the shadowy perimeter of the hall.Adjusting his designer suit, he glided toward the base of the grand staircase with an air of practiced, supreme confidence.An attendant followed closely behind, carefully carrying a velvet-lined case that radiated a faint, warm aura."Patriarch Bolton," Mason began, his voice amplified by the room's grand acoustics. "On behalf of my father, who deeply regrets that urgent, high-level council matters kept him from attending tonight, I present the Gordon family's personal tribute to your restored health—a five-hundred-year-old Sun-Fire Ginseng root, harvested directly from the southern spirit veins."A low murmur of appreciation rippled through the crowd.A five-hundred-year spirit herb was astronomically rare, easily worth a small fortune.Caleb Bolton nodded with polite approval, waving a hand for a servant to accept the case. "Patriarch Gord
Chapter 558: The Bolton family dinner
Gasps rippled through the surrounding crowd. Several patriarchs in the back exchanged wide-eyed looks, while the young heiresses watched Alistair with absolute fascination.Mason’s jaw twitched violently, his chest heaving as the humiliation boiled over. "You arrogant bastard! You think having a pretty face and sweet-talking two ladies makes you untouchable in Haven?! I'll show you what real power looks like—""That is quite enough, Mason."A thunderous, authoritative voice boomed from the threshold as Donald Bolton, Elizabeth's father, stepped onto the terrace, flanked by several heavy-set security guards. His sharp eyes locked onto Mason with terrifying sternness."Tonight is a celebration of the Bolton family's honored benefactor," Donald declared coldly, his gaze sweeping over the cowed young scion. "If the Gordon family cannot conduct themselves with basic decorum, I will personally see to it that my men escort you off our estate."Mason froze, his face draining of color as he r
Chapter 557: My origins are my own
The surrounding guests stared in utter, dumbfounded shock, their hushed whispers exploding into an excited murmur."First Elizabeth Bolton... and now Isabella Heart?!" a young scion gasped in utter disbelief. "Who on earth is this guy?!”"Good evening, Isabella," Alistair replied mildly, a faint, polite curve gracing his lips. "Your timing is indeed flawless.""I made sure to depart early the moment I learned you would be attending, Master Reid," Isabella said softly, stepping just half an inch closer. Her dark eyes sparkled as she offered him a small, rare smile. "It would have been a dreadful waste of an evening had I missed your arrival."Elizabeth’s eyes narrowed imperceptibly, her posture instantly sharpening.She took a smooth step forward, neatly positioning herself beside Alistair and placing a light, lingering hand on his sleeve. "Master Reid was just inquiring about my grandfather, Isabella. The Bolton family is immensely honored by his presence tonight—he is, after all, our
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