Soon, Rosalie drove Sebastian to Artifact Street in West Market.The lively and crowded Artifact Street immediately captivated Sebastian. On both sides of the street were antique shops, with people coming in and out to hunt for treasures. Among them were also tourists.Many vendors had spread various antique pieces for sale on tarps on the ground. Rosalie seemed to enjoy the bustling atmosphere. She looked around while explaining, "Dr. Ballard, this place is similar to Vintage Bazaar in Janover, only much smaller."Sebastian nodded, casually scanning the area. He noticed that most of the items sold by the street vendors were counterfeit. They were deceiving visitors from out of town.He had already seen several tourists happily leaving with fake antiques, thinking they had discovered treasures.After a brief stroll, Sebastian began searching for the medicinal furnace he needed. Quickly, he stopped at one of the stalls.When the tan-skinned vendor saw Sebastian, he enthusiastica
Sebastian sneered as he returned the medicinal furnace to the vendor, turning to leave.Frantically, the vendor cried out, "Wait, sir, are you really interested in buying it?"Sebastian waved his hand dismissively while replying, "I just want to buy a medicinal furnace to make medicine at home. 200 grand is too expensive. I'm thinking 10 to 20 grand would be more reasonable."As he spoke, Sebastian intentionally slowed down his pace.The vendor furrowed his brow. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "Fine, 20 grand! I can't go any lower! If you want it, just take it."Sebastian broke into a grin as he turned toward the vendor. "Okay."Rosalie grew anxious and asked, "Dr. Ballard, are you really buying it? This medicinal furnace looks too ordinary and dirty. If you want one, I can arrange for someone to send you a better one later.""Quiet. I have my own plans," Sebastian whispered.Hearing this, Rosalie didn't say another word.Soon, Sebastian paid for the medicinal furnace.
"You!"Leslie's eyes flashed dangerously, and her expression soured.All her life, she had always gotten anything she wanted, and no one had ever dared to go against her like this. Especially not in public!Scumbag!"You're really determined to go against me, right?" Leslie declared lowly as she let out a cold chuckle.She continued, "Do you even know who you're dealing with right now? There's nothing I can't buy in Steinberg, so what makes you think that I can't buy a measly artifact from Artifact Street?"Don't blame me for what I'll do next if you don't give me that medicinal furnace!"What an arrogant, unreasonable, and demanding young woman.Sebastian glanced at Leslie indifferently before he coldly replied, "Is that right? Then, I would love to see what you're going to do next."Leslie was livid, and she screeched, "My grandfather is James Turner!""I've told you, even if your grandfather asked me, my answer wouldn't change," Sebastian replied calmly.Leslie stamped he
As such, with how powerful Butch was, how could he end up coughing blood after one kick from Sebastian?At that moment, Sebastian stalked toward her with the electric baton in hand. Leslie was terrified and cautioned shakily with a pale face, "What… What are you doing! Don't come any closer! Don't you know who I am? I am James Turner's granddaughter, Leslie Turner!""James is truly unfortunate to have a granddaughter like you," Sebastian said coldly.He was just about to teach her a lesson when a black McLaren pulled up on the side of the road.After that, a classy and attractive young woman dressed in a white tracksuit with her hair up in a ponytail got out of the car.Leslie's mood brightened when she saw the young woman, and she waved excitedly as she called, "Lorelai! Here! This bastard is bullying me…"Leslie was clearly the one who had escalated the situation, and yet there she was, shifting the blame onto Sebastian without another thought.Sebastian frowned as he watche
"Shut up! Don't be rude to Dr. Ballard!" James growled as he shot Lorelai a scathing glare.After that, under the curious gazes of everyone present, James slowly made his way to Sebastian and greeted him politely. "Dr. Ballard, I apologize for not raising my granddaughters right and allowing both of them to offend you. I sincerely apologize on behalf of both of them, and I assure you I will discipline both of them when I get home," James said respectfully.Leslie and Lorelai were stunned and wore similar expressions of utter disbelief.James was the patriarch of the Turner family, one of the most powerful families in Steinberg! He was a man with immense power, so why was he being so respectful to this punk?Sebastian chuckled good-naturedly in response, but his glare was sharp as he replied, "Mr. Turner, you're right. You really do need to educate your two granddaughters."James nodded in agreement before he turned to the sisters and spat, "What are you two standing there for? C
Though she had said that she understood, she had other plans."In the future, both of you should get on Dr. Ballard's good side. He just got divorced, so this is the perfect opportunity for you two," James said suddenly.Just one sentence was enough to stun the two sisters into silence."What are you saying, Grandpa? " Lorelai whined as she stomped her feet in embarrassment.Back at his shop, Sebastian took out the medicinal furnace that he just bought and wiped it with a cloth until it was clean.Now that it was clean, Sebastian studied the furnace closer and was shocked by his discovery.This wasn't just any furnace!The inscribing on the furnace seemed to be from thousands of years ago, and did that inscribing say…Leofric?Sebastian's excitement only grew when he saw the name etched on the furnace. This was a furnace that Leofric, the renowned ancient physician, had used! What a lucky discovery!"What is it? Why are you so excited?" Rosalie asked in confusion, her eyes
"Thank you, Theresa," Whitney replied with a smile."What would you like for dinner? If you don't have anywhere in mind, I know a nice cabaret," Theresa said."I'm alright with anything. You can go ahead and make the reservation," Whitney said as she stared longingly at Theresa.She was overjoyed that Theresa was here with her.Theresa had been her best friend since childhood and had left four years ago to complete her double doctorate in traditional and modern medicine overseas. Theresa had returned to Steinberg because she had promised Whitney four years ago that she would help her.To fulfill her promise to Whitney, Theresa had even given up on a golden job opportunity overseas that was willing to pay her 500 thousand dollars in foreign currency yearly! "Alright then. I've already made a reservation at The Fleeting Dream. Let's go!" Theresa said.…At night, in front of the entrance of The Fleeting Dream, Sebastian got out of the car first, and Rosalie smiled as she said,
"So what? At least I'm not in the wrong! Unlike you," Whitney grumbled.Sebastian frowned but didn't respond.Just then, Rosalie walked over. She was slightly stunned to see Whitney there as well, and she asked, "Ms. Sutton, are you here for dinner too?"As she spoke, she walked over to Sebastian and clutched at his arm. She then shot a smile at a pale-looking Whitney and said, "Ms. Sutton, I'll go in with Sebastian first. Enjoy your dinner with your friend!"After that, she dragged Sebastian into the cabaret before Whitney could even answer.Whitney huffed and stomped her feet in annoyance. Watching Sebastian and Rosalie walk into the cabaret together gave her a stuffy feeling in her chest.Just then, Theresa had also parked the car and walked toward Whitney with confident strides. She raised an eyebrow as she asked, "Who was that just now?""No one important. Let's go," Whitney replied coldly."Alright then," Theresa said, and the two women linked arms before they walked into