Chapter 65

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The room seemed to hang in suspense, a tableau frozen in the wake of Levi's inquiry. His voice was edged with suspicion, his words a direct challenge that cut through the air like a blade. All eyes were trained on the figure before them, a visitor whose presence was as enigmatic as it was unexpected.

"What do you want?" Levi's words were a reflection of the caution that colored his thoughts, his gaze steady as it locked onto the newcomer. The air seemed to thicken with the weight of their collective curiosity, each heartbeat echoing with a mix of wariness and intrigue.

Sebastian's response was a blend of casual confidence, his voice carrying a tone of nonchalance that seemed to amplify the tension in the room. "I overheard your conversation," he began, his words tinged with an air of cockiness. "You need help, admit it." His eyes held a glint of mischief, a challenge that mirrored the spark of defiance that had ignited within him.

Levi's retort was swift, h