Chapter 124


    When Sebastian grabbed the woman’s shoulders, those behind her tensed, their bodies arching


    forward as they were ready to defend her.


    However, the woman raised her hand to stop them, turning her attention back to Sebastian. “Mr.


    Wilder, our madam has been searching for your mother for years. We’ve found some leads recently.


    Your mother might still be alive.”


    Stunned for a moment, Sebastian’s shock quickly turned to excitement. “Take me to Aunt Lucy


    Immediately.”


    At his level, few things mattered greatly–Lillian was one, the artifact another, and anything


    concerning his mother was undoubtedly paramount.


    “Please.” The woman gestured toward the exit, and Sebastian moved without hesitation.


    *Stay here!” Lionel, Jordan, and others blocked their path.


    Sebastian’s expression darkened instantly.


    “Move out of the way! Do you understand the consequences of offending the Cadwell family?” the


    woman shouted fiercely


    Lionel quickly intervened, “Miss, we certainly wouldn’t dare provoke the Cadwell family, but we have


    deep–seated grievances against this scum, so we hope you won’t interfere.”


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    Her fury was ignited. A swift p echoed across the room,nding hard on Lionel’s cheek


    “How dare you hit me?” Lionel eximed, both shocked and enraged as his hand clung to his


    cherk


    “Hitting you is the least of it Get out of my way, or I’ll take your fe!” The woman’s voice dripped with


    malice.


    Lionel felt a surge of fear as a palpable aura of danger emanated from the woman. He stumbled


    aside, no longer standing in the way.


    The rest of the crowd, equally intimidated, hurriedly moved out of their way.


    After taking a few steps, Sebastian paused and turned back to Lillian, saying firmly, “Wait for me to


    return.”


    Outside the hotel, a Rolls–Royce stood waiting, nked by several Maseratis


    He and the woman entered the backseat of the Rolls–Royce


    “How should I address you? Sebastian inquired as the car pulled aw


    “Ja Bet. I’m the Madam’s secretary,”


    “Nice to meet you, Ms. Bet What do you know about my mother “Sebastian asked, his voice


    tinged with urgency


    Ja’s expression turned grave. “I don’t have many details either. We only recently stumbled upon


    a clue suggesting your mother may have been held captive.”


    “What? Who did this?” Sebastian’s voice grew louder, a fierce aura of anger enveloping him.


    Whoever dared to imprison his mother had crossed a line. He swore to himself that he would make


    them beg for death..


    Ja was taken aback by his intense reaction and reassessed him.


    From her briefings, Sebastian was understood to be a recently discharged soldier who had married


    into the rtively unremarkable Smith family.


    However, his current demeanor was that of a wrathful deity.


    “Mr. Wilder, please calm down. It’s only a suspicion at this point. You should ask Madam directly


    when you meet her,” she suggested cautiously.


    ”


    Meanwhile in Divinopolis, within the opulent residence of the Cadwell family


    Sitting in a grand hall on a plush couch was Lecy Bet, the dignified and elegant matriarch of the


    Cadwell family.


    Across from her sat a young and beautiful woman, Jenny Cadwell, who bore a striking resemnce


    to her mother, Lucy,


    “Mom, how can you force me to marry someone I’ve never even met? I won’t do it,” Jenny


    protested indignantly.


    *His mother and Jare sworn sisters. We promised each other this betrothal when you were both


    children. You’llply, willingly or not,” Lacy stated firmly, her tonebrooking no argument


    Jenny fell silent, feeling intimidated but rebellious. “M:


    “Marrying a nobody? It’s like forcing a princess towed a peasant. Dream on!”