Remorse After Breaking Up (Sebastian)

Chapter 159

sar, isn't it? My father has abandoned me.

Elena let out a sigh, her face etched with despair. "It's clear,

"You're his daughter! How could he abandon you?" Sebastian demanded.

Elena Laughed bitterly. "So what if I'm his daughter? Blood or not, what does it matter when weighed against power and influence?"

Sebastian's brow furrowed. Elena wasn't wrong. While not everyone would sacrifice their daughter, countless women had been readily traded anything for ambition throughout history

He had naively believed that capturing Elena would force Novastar Organization to trade the amulet for her release. Now, it seemed his efforts were futile.

"Try calling your father again," Sebastian urged, handing her his phone. He was still hopeful that things might turn around.

and engaged in a conversation

was palpable, and Sebastian could

in Blandaskarian and overheard Elena's father using the ongoing internal conflict within Novastar Organization as an excuse for her to wait for rescue. It was an indirect way

as well. He was willing to sacrifice one daughter rather than part with his precious treasure. Possessing the amulet would skyrocket his power, granting him the ability to subdue all opposition. Wealth, women, authority, and status would all be within his grasp. Slamming the phone

he can't spare the time to deal with me right now. He'll come with the amulet to exchange for me once the conflict is

and then looked up at Sebastian. "Let's

father abandoned you, and you're a prisoner yourself. How can you help me get the amulet

back, and I'll find a way to steal the amulet," Elena

think I'm an idiot?"

she was a cunning and scheming

you don't believe me, but I'll show you my sincerity,"

sincerity?" Sebastian asked

a while." Elena winked and