Remorse After Breaking Up



However, Sebastian still sensed something was off. The gatekeepers had changed.

During his brief stay at the Sanders Manor, the guards had always been the same few individuals on rotation. Yet now, unfamiliar figures stood watch.

Sebastian's suspicions deepened further when his spiritual senses detected even the hidden sentries had been replaced. However, his probing was limited by the reach of his spiritual senses.

"Mr. Ethan, what brings you here?" the guards asked, bowing hurriedly upon spotting Sebastian.

"I need to speak with your patriach," Sebastian replied calmly.

"Mr. Sanders is right inside. Please, come in, Mr. Ethan." The guards respectfully ushered him in without hesitation.

As Sebastian stepped into Sanders Manor, a subtle unease settled upon him due to the faint odor of blood hanging in the air.

"Mr. Sanders, Mr. Ethan has arrived," one of the guards announced upon reaching the grand hall.

Francis quickly emerged to greet him. "Mr. Ethan! What brings you here?"

"I was just hoping to share a drink. I hope I'm not causing any inconvenience," Sebastian responded smoothly.

Sebastian appeared outwardly composed, yet he was deeply unsettled. The patriarch of the Sanders family had noticeably changed.

He knew Francis, whose abilities and strength paled compared to Bruce's.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

Sebastian's suspicions were spot on the Sanders family was in dire straits.

"Not at all! We're honored to have you here. Please, come in," Francis welcomed Sebastian as he was unaware of the imposter in their midst.

Francis remained oblivious that the person before him was posing as Ethan, who typically kept to himself and was seldom seen more than a few times a year.

Inside the hall, Sebastian noted the presence of others.

Among them was Francis' son, Maverick, and the esteemed Elder of the Sanders family, Ian Sanders-uncle to both Francis and Bruce. He was a supreme grandmaster, second only to Bruce.

Also present was Cassandra Lennon, a young woman in her 20s and heiress to the Lennon family. She was Luke's younger sister.

"Mr. Ethan, you rarely venture out. What brings you here today?" Cassandra inquired curiously.

"I've encountered a obstacle in my cultivation and and thought a change of scenery might help me unwind," Sebastian replied casually.

Despite his calm demeanor, Sebastian was tense inside, wary that Cassandra, from the Lennon family, might see through his façade.

However, Sebastian's concerns were unnecessary.

The real Ethan rarely surfaced, as he spent most of his time in seclusion cultivation. Even the Lennon family, including Cassandra, knew little about him. Her question was merely casual conversation.

Francis smiled and said, "I've already had food and drink prepared. Let's eat and catch up."

The group moved to the dining room, where the spread was sumptuous. As the drinks flowed, their conversation eventually turned to the wedding planned for the next day.

Seizing the moment, Sebastian asked, "How is Ms. Sanders doing now?"

Francis sighed. "She's still the same. She's been crying all day and talking about killing herself. We have to keep someone with her at all times."

"Has no one tried to counsel her?" Sebastian asked while suppressing his anger.

Francis gave a bitter smile. "Her mother is dead, and her brother's whereabouts are still unknown. Plus, her father is locked up now. She hates us to the core now and just won't listen to a word."

"Let her be then. She's marrying Luke tomorrow. With my brother's methods, he'll bend her to his will," Cassandra remarked.

Sebastian's anger boiled at these words, and he was itching to wipe them all out then and there.

But he held back. Ian's cultivation base was unfathomable; he knew he couldn't take him alone. Plus, Francis was there.

Moreover, a direct confrontation would jeopardize his mission and alert other masters. Alone, he'd only complicate things, even if he managed to escape.