However, Sebastian still sensed something was off. The gatekeepers had changed.

During his brief stay at the Sanders Manor, the guards had always been the same few individuals on rotation. Yet now, unfamiliar figures stood watch.

Sebastian's suspicions deepened further when his spiritual senses detected even the hidden sentries had been replaced. However, his probing was limited by the reach of his spiritual senses.

"Mr. Ethan, what brings you here?" the guards asked, bowing hurriedly upon spotting Sebastian.

"I need to speak with your patriach," Sebastian replied calmly.

"Mr. Sanders is right inside. Please, come in, Mr. Ethan." The guards respectfully ushered him in without hesitation.

As Sebastian stepped into Sanders Manor, a subtle unease settled upon him due to the faint odor of blood hanging in the air.

"Mr. Sanders, Mr. Ethan has arrived," one of the guards announced upon reaching the grand hall.

Francis quickly emerged to greet him. "Mr. Ethan! What brings you here?"

"I was just hoping to share a drink. I hope I'm not causing any inconvenience," Sebastian responded smoothly.

appeared outwardly composed, yet he was deeply unsettled. The patriarch

and strength paled

spot on the Sanders family was in

come in," Francis welcomed Sebastian as he was unaware of the imposter in

that the person before him was posing as Ethan, who typically kept to himself and was

hall, Sebastian noted the

and the esteemed Elder of the Sanders family, Ian Sanders-uncle to both Francis and Bruce. He was a supreme

present was Cassandra Lennon, a young woman in her 20s and heiress to the Lennon family.

you rarely venture out. What brings you

my cultivation and and thought a change of scenery might help me unwind,"

that Cassandra, from

concerns were

of his time in seclusion cultivation. Even the Lennon family, including Cassandra, knew

"I've already had food and drink prepared. Let's eat

room, where the spread was sumptuous. As the drinks flowed, their conversation eventually turned to the wedding planned for the

moment, Sebastian asked, "How is Ms.

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