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.

composed, yet he was deeply unsettled. The patriarch of the

abilities and

spot on the Sanders family was

honored to have you here. Please, come in," Francis welcomed Sebastian as he was unaware of

typically kept to himself and was seldom seen

Sebastian noted the presence of

them was Francis' son, Maverick, and the esteemed Elder of the Sanders family, Ian

woman in her 20s and heiress to the Lennon family. She

out. What brings you here

thought a change of scenery might help me unwind," Sebastian replied

calm demeanor, Sebastian was tense inside, wary that Cassandra, from the Lennon family,

Sebastian's concerns were

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

already had food and drink prepared. Let's eat and

As the drinks flowed, their conversation eventually turned to the wedding planned for

Sebastian asked, "How is Ms. Sanders

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