The Nine Dragons Pavilion stood proudly at the center of Cloud City. Golden lights illuminated the massive black-and-gold building while luxury vehicles continuously flowed in and out of the grand entrance.
Numerous luxurious cars worth millions filled the driveway, making the entire place look more like a gathering point for royalty than a hotel. Nine enormous marble dragon statues coiled around the towering exterior pillars, radiating majesty and wealth. Amelia and Lisa stood near the entrance as snow drifted lightly around them. Even someone as composed as Amelia could not help but feel slightly restrained by the overwhelming luxury surrounding her. “This place is even more luxurious than I imagined,” Lisa muttered while looking around excitedly. Amelia’s gaze swept across the magnificent building. The Nine Dragons Pavilion was the most prestigious hotel in Cloud City—a symbol of status. Ordinary wealthy people were not even qualified to reserve seats here. At that moment, the roar of an engine suddenly echoed across the driveway, and a red Lamborghini Revuelto shot toward the entrance before stopping smoothly. A tall, handsome young man stepped out, wearing a dark wine-red suit tailored perfectly around his lean figure. An expensive watch glittered on his wrist. The handsome man was none other than Cameron Vance. Lisa’s eyes lit up immediately. “Cameron!” Cameron smiled confidently as he walked over. “Sorry for the wait. I had to attend to some issues.” "It's fine! We know how busy you are." Lisa's voice dripped with admiration. Her gaze shifted to the Lamborghini behind him. "Is that your new car? It's gorgeous! It must have cost a fortune." Cameron chuckled causally. “I just bought it two days ago. It’s not that expensive. Just a couple million.” Lisa sucked in a sharp breath. How can a car that cost millions not be expensive? Only someone as wealthy as Cameron could say that. Cameron only smiled faintly like it was insignificant. His gaze landed on Amelia. “You look beautiful tonight.” “Thank you,” Amelia replied calmly. Despite her reserved tone, she could feel the powerful aura Cameron carried naturally. Compared to Sebastian’s plain appearance, Cameron was someone from a completely different world. Cameron gestured elegantly toward the entrance. “Let’s go in.” The three of them entered the magnificent lobby together. The moment they stepped into the lobby, Lisa gasped. An enormous crystal chandelier overhead sparkled brilliantly while expensive classical music drifted through the air. The polished marble floor reflected the golden lights beautifully, and elegantly dressed elites moved around the lobby with refined smiles. It looked less like a hotel and more like a palace for royalty. “This place is insane…” Lisa whispered excitedly, Amelia quietly observed everything around her. She had attended many high-end places before, but the Nine Dragons Pavilion was clearly on another level. She kept her composure, but even she was astonished. Cameron noticed the subtle change in her expression, and satisfaction flickered in his eyes. Soon, they arrived before a golden elevator, and an attendant respectfully bowed toward Cameron. “Good evening, Young Master Vance.” Cameron nodded calmly before taking out a silver membership card with silver dragon engravings. “The third floor.” Lisa’s eyes immediately widened slightly. “The third floor?” Her voice carried unconcealed surprise. Cameron smiled faintly. “The Nine Dragons Pavilion has nine floors. The higher the floor, the higher the status required to enter.” He glanced upward meaningfully. “The first three floors are only accessible to people with silver membership. The fourth to sixth floors are reserved for people with gold membership.” Lisa looked at him with naked admiration. “Young Master Vance is really incredible.” Even Amelia was impressed. Her Rose Corporation was successful in Cloud City, yet she still did not possess the qualifications to reserve a suite here. Cameron could casually bring guests to the third floor. The disparity in status couldn't be more obvious. "What about the seventh and eighth floors?" Lisa asked curiously. “Only people with diamond membership are allowed access to those floors. Those floors are reserved for the top figures in Cloud City.” Cameron answered in a wistful tone. Lisa's eyes widened further. "And the ninth floor?" Cameron laughed softly. “The Black Dragon Floor?" Even his expression turned extremely respectful when mentioning it. “In the past hundred years, the number of people qualified to enter that floor can supposedly be counted on one hand.” He lowered his voice. “I’ve heard that only people with the legendary Heavenly Dragon Card can set foot onto that floor. The identities of anyone holding that card are not something that we can ever compare to!” Lisa looked dazed. “Thankfully, I managed to secure us a VIP suite on the third floor tonight.” Cameron added casually. “Cameron, you’re incredible! Do you know how many people would kill just to eat here once?” Lisa gushed. Cameron waved his hand modestly, but the smugness in his eyes was impossible to hide. “It’s nothing serious.” Amelia remained silent, but she was quietly impressed. The ability to reserve a VIP suite here was not something to dismiss. At the very least, Cameron was far better than that scoundrel her grandfather wanted her to marry. Amelia unconsciously gnashed her teeth at the thought of Sebastian, but she forced herself to calm down. She would enjoy herself tonight and push all unnecessary thoughts aside. However, before they entered the elevator, Amelia suddenly noticed something strange. The entire hotel lobby seemed unusually busy and was bustling with activity. Staff members moved quickly through the lobby while managers personally supervised preparations everywhere. Several luxurious flower arrangements were being carried inside while security personnel stood far more alert than normal, and even the hotel executives themselves appeared nervous. Amelia blinked. “What’s going on?” Cameron glanced around, then lowered his voice mysteriously. “I heard that the Nine Dragons Pavilion is expecting a very distinguished guest tonight.” Lisa leaned in. “A distinguished guest? What kind of guest would make the Nine Dragons Pavilion this serious?” Cameron lowered his voice slightly. “I heard the guest was personally invited by Isaac Rutherford himself.” Amelia and Lisa froze in shock. Isaac Rutherford? He was one of the most powerful men in Cloud City! A true giant standing at the peak of the city’s elite society! He could crush the entire Lockwood family with just a single word! Anyone personally invited by him would naturally possess an unimaginable identity. What kind of figure could make someone like Isaac Rutherford act so respectfully? Lisa looked completely fascinated now. “Could it be some provincial tycoon?” Cameron shook his head. “It’s probably someone even more important. After all, the hotel has never made preparations on this scale before.” His tone was heavy with admiration. Amelia’s curiosity was quietly stirred as well. Who exactly could command such treatment? At that moment, amidst the bustling crowd in the lobby, Amelia suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure walking calmly toward the entrance. Her eyes narrowed instantly. After all, the familiar figure walking towards the entrance was none other than her fiancé, Sebastian Helios!Latest Chapter
Chapter 124
The morning sun had barely risen when Sebastian arrived at the private residence Isaac Rutherford maintained on the outskirts of Cloud City.Unlike his main estate, which regularly hosted business associates and influential guests, this property was quiet and secluded. Security personnel patrolled the grounds, but none approached the black Cadillac Escalade as Bruce drove through the gates.Sebastian stepped out of the vehicle and adjusted his coat.“Is Isaac inside?”“Yes, my lord. He has been waiting for you.”Bruce led him through the entrance and into a private study.Isaac stood beside the windows, a tablet in his hand. Several documents had been arranged across the desk, and a large display on the opposite wall showed a collection of corporate records.He turned as Sebastian entered.“My lord.”Sebastian took a seat.“You asked me to come.”“I have an update on the Harlan investigation.”Isaac placed the tablet on the desk.“After the Rutherford banquet, I instructed our people
Chapter 123
Amelia Lockwood had spent most of the morning reviewing documents related to Riverside Heights.By the time Lisa entered her office, three folders lay open across her desk, each containing property records, legal correspondence, and reports prepared by the Lockwood Group’s legal team.Amelia barely looked up.“What did you find?”Lisa placed a thin file beside the others.“More than I expected. Less than I wanted.”Amelia raised her eyes.“That sounds encouraging.”“It isn’t.”Lisa pulled out a chair and sat down.“Our lawyers reviewed the ownership documents submitted by Meridian Crest Properties. On the surface, everything appears legitimate. The company has a registered transfer, a chain of ownership, and supporting documents that passed the initial checks.”“And Richard Hale?”“His father’s records are incomplete. We have copies of two older property agreements, but neither is sufficient on its own to establish that the disputed parcel was transferred illegally.”Amelia leaned bac
Chapter 122
The Blackthorn residence was unusually quiet.Mason Blackthorn stood before a large screen in his private study, reviewing a series of documents concerning the Vance family's former assets. Several weeks had passed since the acquisition, yet the full value of the deal had barely begun to reveal itself.The Vance family had once enjoyed considerable influence in Cloud City. Its businesses, properties, and commercial relationships had given it access to circles that ordinary families could never enter.Now, most of those assets belonged to the Blackthorns.But Mason had never been interested in the acquisition for its own sake.It was an opportunity.And opportunities were only valuable when they could be turned into something greater.Behind him, Gwen Blackthorn entered the study carrying a tablet.“The preliminary arrangements are complete,” she said.Mason turned from the screen.“How many have agreed?”“Three of the five parties we approached are willing to participate. The other tw
Chapter 121
The auction had ended.But Sebastian’s night was far from over.The Celestial Frost Metal had been transferred to a secure private room beneath the Celestial Exchange.Sebastian stood before a reinforced table while Bruce remained near the door.A small black case sat between them.“This is the artifact,” Bruce said.Sebastian nodded.“Leave it.”Bruce immediately stepped back.Sebastian waited until the door closed behind him.For several seconds, he simply stared at the case.Eight hundred million dollars.That was what the artifact had cost.To an ordinary person, the amount was enough to change their entire life.To Sebastian…It was irrelevant.He reached forward and opened the case.A faint chill immediately spread through the room.The Celestial Frost Metal lay inside.It looked exactly as it had on the auction stage.A dark silver fragment with no visible markings.Sebastian reached for it.The moment his fingers touched the metal…His expression changed.A cold current surged
Chapter 120
The auction hall had fallen completely silent.Four hundred million dollars.Sebastian’s bid still hung in the air.Nobody expected it.Even the experienced bidders in the room exchanged stunned looks.Four hundred million dollars for a piece of unidentified metal was an absurd price.Daniel Mercer remained composed on the stage, though even he couldn’t hide the faint surprise in his eyes.He looked toward the anonymous bidder.The man sat quietly in his seat.For several seconds, he didn’t move.Then…He slowly raised his bidding card.“Four hundred and fifty million.”A murmur swept through the hall.Bruce’s expression tightened.Sebastian remained completely calm.He had expected it.The man wasn’t going to surrender easily.Sebastian raised his card.“Five hundred million.”The hall became even quieter.Someone quietly whispered,“Who is that man?”“No idea.”“Five hundred million for that?”“He must know something.”Sebastian ignored the voices.His attention remained on the anon
Chapter 119
Night had fallen over Cloud City.At the edge of the city stood an old European-style manor that had been renovated into one of the most exclusive private venues in the region.Tonight, however, it was almost impossible to tell that anyone was inside.There were no signs.No advertisements.No reporters.Even the entrance was hidden behind a tall iron gate guarded by men in black suits.Only vehicles carrying guests with verified invitations were permitted through.One after another, luxury cars entered the estate.Rolls-Royces.Bentleys.Maybachs.Several vehicles with foreign plates.Everyone who arrived had one thing in common.They were wealthy enough to spend fortunes without hesitation.But even among them...There were levels.Some guests arrived openly.Others deliberately kept their identities hidden.The black Cadillac carrying Sebastian entered quietly.Bruce sat in the driver's seat.Sebastian remained in the back.He wore a simple black suit with no visible insignia.Ther
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