Chapter 4
Author: Benjamin_Jnr
last update2025-10-13 15:20:47

Sebastian walked calmly through the falling snow as he held the phone to his ear.

“What is it?” He asked. His tone remained flat and indifferent. However, Isaac did not dare show the slightest displeasure. Instead, his voice became even more respectful.

“I was informed that you arrived in Cloud City today, so I called to welcome you personally. If Lord Helios permits it, I can arrive immediately to receive you.”

“No. That’s not necessary.” Sebastian declined instantly. “I don’t want unnecessary attention.”

Isaac immediately understood what Sebastian meant. Someone of his status appearing personally would undoubtedly cause a huge commotion in Cloud City.

“I understand,” Isaac replied without hesitation. “I won’t disturb your peace.”

Isaac still vividly remembered the terrifying scene three years ago overseas.

At that time, he had been kidnapped by a powerful armed faction while discussing a business deal abroad.

Just when he thought he was going to die, Sebastian descended from the sky like a god of war and slaughtered everyone in his path.

That day, rivers of blood flowed.

Even now, Isaac still trembled whenever he recalled it.

From that moment onward, Isaac swore that as long as Sebastian gave the order, he would obey without hesitation.

Sebastian hummed faintly and continued walking through the snowy street while Isaac carefully changed the topic.

“Lord Helios,” Isaac said carefully, “I’ve already prepared accommodations for you.”

Sebastian continued walking.

“What accommodations?”

“The top penthouse suite of the Nine Dragons Pavilion," Isaac quickly continued.

“I’ve also prepared a Heavenly Dragon Card for you. With the card, you’ll have unrestricted access to all the businesses and industries under the Nine Dragons Group.”

Sebastian’s expression remained calm.

The Nine Dragons Group was one of the most powerful corporations in Cloud City, and its hotel, the Nine Dragons Pavilion, was the most luxurious hotel in Cloud City. Ordinary wealthy people could barely afford to dine there. Even people of extremely high status were barely qualified to enter the upper floors.

As for the top penthouse suite, it was practically a symbol of supreme status.

“Fine,” Sebastian replied casually. He needed a place to stay.

Isaac secretly sighed in relief.

“Also, Lord Helios,” Isaac continued respectfully, “the Rutherford Group is hosting a high-level banquet next week. Most of the influential figures in Cloud City will be in attendance. Would you honor us with your presence?”

Sebastian frowned faintly.

“I’m not interested.”

Isaac hurriedly spoke.

“Lord Helios, many major families and corporations will be attending. Perhaps there may even be clues regarding the matter you’re investigating.”

Sebastian’s eyes darkened slightly.

His father’s death.

That was the true reason he came to Cloud City.

After a few seconds of silence, Sebastian finally replied calmly.

“I’ll think about it.”

Isaac’s expression brightened.

“Understood!”

He wisely did not push further.

“Is there anything else you require?” Isaac asked cautiously. “As long as I can do it, I won’t hesitate.”

Sebastian narrowed his eyes slightly.

“Find someone for me.”

“Who?”

“A man named Dr. Evans.”

Isaac immediately replied without hesitation.

“I’ll begin searching immediately.”

“Good.” Sebastian nodded with approval.

“I’ll have someone deliver the items right away.” Isaac informed Sebastian.

"Okay," Sebastian said calmly.

The two exchanged a few more words before ending the call.

Merely minutes later, a black Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly pulled up before Sebastian, and a middle-aged man in a tailored black suit stepped out and bowed respectfully.

“Lord Helios, President Rutherford instructed me to deliver these personally.”

He handed Sebastian a crystal keycard with a black dragon engraved across its surface, alongside a luxurious wooden box. Inside the box lay a black gold card engraved with a majestic golden dragon.

The Heavenly Dragon Card.

Sebastian merely glanced at it before putting it away casually, as if it were nothing more than an ordinary bank card.

The driver secretly sucked in a breath upon seeing this. Countless wealthy tycoons dreamt of obtaining that card and would have even wept at the sight of it, yet Sebastian treated it like it was a worthless piece of junk.

“Lord Helios,” the driver said respectfully, “shall I take you to the Nine Dragons Pavilion?”

Sebastian nodded once and stepped into the Rolls-Royce. The driver closed the door carefully before hurrying to his seat. The luxury car soon disappeared into the snowy streets.

*

Meanwhile, inside the Rose Corporation headquarters, Amelia threw a document onto her desk angrily. Her beautiful face was filled with irritation.

“That old man has completely lost his mind!”

Lisa stood nearby holding two cups of coffee. She set one down gently.

“I still can’t believe that Patriarch Lockwood wants you to marry that guy.”

Amelia’s expression instantly turned colder.

“That marriage won’t happen.”

Lisa nodded immediately.

“Exactly! Only a man like Cameron Vance is more suitable for you.”

Amelia frowned slightly when she heard Cameron’s name.

She had never liked Cameron Vance.

Although he came from a wealthy family and constantly pursued her, his methods were too obvious.

Lisa sighed helplessly.

“Amelia, stop being stubborn. You can’t deny that Cameron has helped the company a lot.”

“He only helped because he wants something in return,” Amelia replied coldly. She was not a fool.

“But he’s quite capable,” Lisa insisted. She turned to look at Amelia seriously.

"He helped Rose Corporation survive the South River crisis last month, and don’t forget the thirty million dollars he invested into the West District project. Without him, we would never have won the bid.”

Amelia remained silent, but her expression shifted slightly. She naturally remembered that matter.

If not for that money, her Rose Corporation would have struggled greatly during the acquisition phase of that project.

“Cameron invited us to dinner tonight at the Nine Dragons Pavilion. We could use this as an opportunity to thank him for his timely help.”

“Honestly speaking, compared to Cameron, that Sebastian guy is nothing.” Lisa sneered. Her voice carried obvious contempt.

Amelia’s eyes flickered slightly. Although she disliked Cameron’s persistence, she could not deny the gap between the two men.

Amelia hesitated slightly. She truly had little interest in Cameron. However, after thinking about the company’s current situation, she finally sighed softly.

“Fine.”

Lisa instantly brightened.

“That’s more like it!”

Amelia grabbed her coat coldly.

“I’m only going because of the company.”

Lisa grinned.

“That’s good enough.”

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, a black Rolls-Royce slowly approached the brightly illuminated Nine Dragons Pavilion.

Continue to read this book for free
Scan the code to download the app

Latest Chapter

  • Chapter 14

    Thirty men.Thirty armed men had been crushed thoroughly in less than a minute. They couldn’t even put up the slightest resistance, and the man responsible for all of it stood calmly in the middle of the alley with a cold expression on his face.Sebastian slowly lifted his gaze and stared at Quide, and that single glance nearly made Quide, the head of a notorious gang, pee his pants.As Sebastian took a step forward, Quide staggered back, only to find his back still against the wall. His earlier arrogance had completely vanished, and the only emotion he was feeling was fear and regret.“H-how…” Quide’s voice shook violently, as though he was being suffocated. “What the hell are you…?”Sebastian didn’t answer. He simply walked toward him. Each footstep he took sounded slow and steady against the frozen ground, but to Quide, it felt like the approach of death itself.“D-don’t come any closer!” Quide shouted instinctively as he pulled out a Glock 19 with trembling hands. “I’ll shoot!”Th

  • Chapter 13

    Quide’s words had barely left his mouth when Sebastian’s expression changed."The Rose Corporation is being attacked?"Quide's smile widened, mistaking the question for concern. "That's right. Your precious fiancée is watching her company burn as we speak. And by the time we're done with you—"Sebastian stopped paying attention to Quide the moment he heard that Amelia’s company was being attacked. A faint crease appeared between his brows, and the indifferent calm in his eyes turned extremely cold.He had no love for Amelia, at least not yet, but she was still his fiancée. She was the woman his father had chosen for him, so she was under his protection, whether she knew it or not.“Boys, finish him!” Quide ordered coldly as he cracked his neck, the scar on his face twisting. “Break his legs slowly. I want to hear him scream.”The thirty men leaped forward at once. They moved with practiced coordination, surrounding him from every direction.The first man swung a steel pipe at Sebastia

  • Chapter 12

    The words hung heavily in the air, and for a brief moment, the entire pharmacy went silent. They both stared at Sebastian with shock, then the pharmacist snapped.“What nonsense!” the pharmacist snarled, his face flushing red with anger. “Do you have any idea what you’re saying?!”His voice rose sharply, breaking the tense silence as he glared at Sebastian with unbridled hostility“Who do you think you are? How dare you interrupt a consultation and spout such baseless claims?”“My claims are not baseless.” Sebastian replied coolly, but his indifference only made the pharmacist more furious.“You ignorant fool!” he barked angrily. “Do you even understand the least thing about medicine? Or are you just talking to hear your own voice?”Evelyn remained silent, but her expression had grown colder. Her sharp eyes rested on Sebastian, studying him carefully. There was no arrogance or attempt to show off in his attitude, only certainty.“On what basis are you making that claim?” Evelyn finall

  • Chapter 11

    The morning light filtered through the panoramic windows of the Rose Corporation headquarters, casting a soft glow across Amelia’s spacious office, with a view of the bustling city stretching endlessly beneath her.Amelia stood by the window with her arms folded, a cold and distant expression on her face. Behind her, Lisa sat comfortably on a plush sofa, a steaming hot cup of coffee in her hand as she spoke with a confident and dismissive tone.“I’m telling you, Amelia, you’re overthinking it,” Lisa said, waving her hand dismissively. “Sebastian? He’s just an ordinary soldier. There’s absolutely no way someone like him owns a card like that.”Amelia didn’t respond immediately. Instead, she furrowed her brows as she replayed the events of the previous night in her mind—the appearance of the Heavenly Dragon Card, Victoria Sterling’s sudden appearance, and the way everything had turned upside down so quickly.Something didn’t add up, but she couldn’t name what.Lisa leaned forward, her v

  • Chapter 10

    Victoria led Sebastian respectfully away from the stunned crowd, paying no attention to their whispers and hushed conversations.They arrived at a gold-plated elevator at the far end of the lobby. Victoria pressed a hidden panel beneath the call button, and the doors slid open instantly, and they stepped inside.The ride was smooth and silent, with Victoria standing just slightly behind him, her eyes fixed on his back. She studied his plain military uniform and saw nothing that suggested his importance.He had no rank, no insignia and no stars, and yet Isaac Rutherford had called her personally and warned her to treat him better than royalty. She couldn’t understand why. Why was he so respectful to an ordinary soldier?A few minutes later, the elevator doors slid open with a soft chime, revealing a private hallway that was lined with thick red carpets and warm golden lighting. At the end of the hallway stood a pair of double doors that was crafted with the finest mahogany, with two un

  • Chapter 9

    A ripple spread through the lobby the moment Victoria Sterling stepped inside.“Victoria Sterling?”“The executive president of the Nine Dragons Group?”“What is she doing here?”The guests who had been gleefully watching the drama unfold couldn’t hide their shock. In Cloud City, Victoria Sterling was not just a beautiful woman—she was a figure that countless elites feared. After all, a single word from her could decide the rise or fall of a company.Amelia’s brows furrowed slightly as she watched the reactions around her. She didn’t recognize Victoria immediately, but from the crowd’s response alone, she could tell this woman’s status was terrifyingly high.Lisa’s expression had also changed. She did not expect that such a powerful figure would appear because of the commotion.While the rest of the crowd were stunned, Cameron’s eyes suddenly lit up. All the earlier frustration and humiliation on his face disappeared, replaced by excitement and anticipation.“Hahaha… this is perfect t

More Chapter
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on MegaNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
Scan code to read on App