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Next to Astrid stood Rafael, who glanced at Eric and Sylvia in disdain. His expression suggested that it wouldn't be easy for them to leave with Astrid around.Eric certainly wanted to depart. He exchanged a brief glance with Rafael and readied himself to go. He was unfamiliar with Astrid, but considering the distinguished guests who had been frequenting lately, this extravagant reception was hardly a surprise.Just as Eric was about to take a step, Rafael's taunting voice reached his ears. "Hey, Eric! The esteemed Hol. Silver is calling for you! What's this? Ignoring people now? Are you trying to act all important?"Although Astrid hadn't explicitly summoned Eric, he tacitly agreed to it.Eric walked over and greeted, "Mas—" But recalling Orion's prior advice during the meal, he quickly corrected himself, "Greetings, Hol. Silver."During their meal, Orion had noticed Astrid's presence and advised Eric not to reveal their master-apprentice relationship or any details about the com
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Sylvester glanced at Seraphine but said nothing.Seraphine spoke up on her own. "I'm heading out for drinks with some friends tonight, so please don't follow me.""Really?" Sylvester was taken aback. He added, "You're the one who's been shadowing me all the time, like gum stuck to my shoe. If it weren't for your scheme, I'd be in Salt City by now."Sylvia wondered if Sylvester had any interest in Seraphine.When they returned to the Montgomery estate, Seraphine left without Sylvester following her, opting to freshen up and go to sleep.Grace looked puzzled and asked, "What's happening with those two? I thought Seraphine was smitten with Sylvester. It's hard to believe she went out without him."Sylvia shook her head. "I'm not sure. They had a disagreement, but no one said why."Grace understood that pushing the matter wasn't wise—forcing a relationship never worked. It was possible that Sylvester didn't truly care for Seraphine.Later, Sylvia received a message from Seraphine,
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Sylvia changed into her pajamas and stepped out.Seraphine scrutinized Sylvia from head to toe with a mischievous grin. "Sylvia, your figure is absolutely stunning. I can't believe how exceptional your family's genes are."Sylvia could have been a flawless beauty if not for the scars on her face. She rolled her eyes and asked, "Why are you here so late at night?"Seraphine giggled and led Sylvia to a seat."Sylvia, how can I capture Sylvester's attention? I just returned, smelling of alcohol, and had a handsome companion escorting me home, but he didn't react at all. Does he genuinely not care about me?"She was eager to unravel the mystery of Sylvester's preferences.Sylvia pondered momentarily and advised, "You're going about it the wrong way. You need to be assertive. Remember how effective that was for you previously?"Sylvester is quite distant and aloof. Traditional methods won't work, especially since so many girls in Salt City have tried and failed to win him over. You n
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Grace exchanged a quick smile with Seraphine and said, "We won't meddle in your affairs, you youngsters. We'll figure out how to compensate Sylvester for what happened later."With that, she departed.Seeing the situation turning awkward, Sylvia tugged on Eric's arm and whispered, "Eric, let's go. It's time to visit our master."Eric raised an eyebrow, puzzled by Sylvia's sudden urgency. Had she betrayed Sylvester?As they got into the car, Sylvia finally revealed her thoughts. "I never expected Seraphine to be so bold! Last night, I suggested using force, but I didn't anticipate her barging into his room! He cried out in pain this morning, and I suspect she used more than just force!"Eric was taken aback. He had heard a knock on the door the previous night, and when he heard Seraphine's voice, he simply went back to sleep, unaware of what had unfolded. It now made sense why Sylvia had skipped breakfast and had been in such a hurry to leave.-In Sylvester's room.Seraphine cl
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Sylvia hesitated to return to the Montgomery residence, worried that the carefree Seraphine might inadvertently reveal her involvement and get her scolded by Sylvester.-It was already past 10:00 p.m., and Rafael grew concerned when he saw that neither Sylvia nor Eric had emerged.He hurried back to the Hernandezes' home to explain the situation to his father."Are you certain Hol. Silver confirmed that Eric isn't an apprentice of Hol. Thornfield?" Javier asked, his brow furrowed.He shared Rafael's concerns about the ongoing feud with Grace, suspecting that if Eric became Orion's apprentice, it could put the Hernandezes at a disadvantage.Javier initially believed that Grace was fighting to protect Eric, but it appeared to be only part of her motive. If that weren't the case, why hadn't the business war ceased once Eric could defend himself?What worried Javier more was the possibility of Eric becoming Orion's apprentice, gaining prestige, and then laying claim to the Hernande
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Kenneth's response and demeanor greatly pleased the man. He believed Javier's plan was flawless. The question was, what would transpire if someone identical to Eric emerged? It could potentially serve as Javier's ace against the Montgomerys.With this in mind, the man stated, "Bringing you to King City means we're here to assist you in seeking revenge. Ultimately, we share a common goal."These words stirred excitement within Kenneth. He understood his inability to confront the Montgomerys single-handedly. Having assistance would significantly simplify matters.The man took out his phone, displayed a photo, and added, "We have a preliminary plan. We want you to assume the role of Grace's son, and this is him."Kenneth stared at the image, left astounded. "It's him?!" he exclaimed.He recognized Eric's scarred face!Suddenly, he grasped why the Pettersons had collapsed so swiftly. The family had gone bankrupt in just one month due to the Montgomerys' actions.Initially, the Pette
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Slyvia glanced at Sylvester and asked, "Seraphine, how's it going with my big brother these days?"Seraphine stifled a smile and said, "Things are looking good. He can never escape from me. Did you notice that aggrieved look on his face? It's so satisfying to look at. I thought he was some unapproachable prince charming, but it turns out that he isn't. In any case, he's mine." Sylvia was rendered speechless. She gazed at Sylvester, who indeed appeared just as Seraphine had described.Only now did Sylvester grasp that he had fallen right into Seraphine's scheme, yet he found himself powerless to change the situation. He approached Eric and asked, "Eric, it's been quite some time. Why hasn't Sylvia's face improved?"Over half a month had passed, and Orion had performed the Blossom Needling thrice, but Sylvia's face remained unchanged. It displayed slight improvement, but Sylvester began to doubt whether the treatment was effective.Eric met Sylvester's gaze and replied, "Blossom
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Eric fully understood the difficulties and hardships his birth mother had faced. He realized that love had reasons, and hatred had causes. Any lingering resentment he had toward Grace had now dissipated.Eric had never met his biological father, and Grace had never mentioned him. Consequently, Eric treated him as if he simply didn't exist.As for Grace's health, it remained manageable. All she needed to do was take her medicine on time and get plenty of rest.-In the early morning, Eric began preparing her medicine. His newfound expertise in prescribing medications was clear evidence that he had learned a great deal.After breakfast, Eric and Sylvia visited Orion's place as usual. There was still so much for Eric to learn. Orion had plans to pass on his medical legacy to Eric after his retirement, and Eric was determined not to disappoint him.-Upon the completion of Orion's fifth Blossom Needling session, it was Eric's turn to carry on. He nervously glanced at Sylvia."Stay
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