However, Sebastian's laugh sounded incredibly calm and emotionless in comparison. "I won't restrict the way you think. If you hurt even a hair on their heads, your head would be separated from your body right now. Holden Payne, do you know why I asked you to lead the way? Why did I ask you to lead us to your place first? That's purely because of the love and care you had for my wife and daughter."
Holden fell silent. 1
In this moment, he was in extreme despair. The entire island had taken every single precaution. They were ready. They even borrowed so many weapons and soldiers from the Poole family in Kidon City. However, they did not use any of it in the end.
They were rounded up by Sebastian’s men instead without sparing an ounce of effort. His soldiers lined the grounds outside the manor.
In this moment, Holden was even prepared to commit suicide.
Sebastian seemed to have eyes on his back, “Lead the way! If you can give me a most suitable explanation, I can consider not killing you!"
Holden said, "Alright, perfect! I'll lead the way for you!"
With that, he walked in the forefront while Sebastian held Sabrina's hand in one hand and Aino’s hand in
the other. He sauntered about Payne Manor as if he was having a stroll in the park.
When they were in the manor, everyone they ran into greeted Sebastian, Sabrina, and the little princess, Aino, respectfully. Dismay surged into Holden's eyes when he saw this.
They arrived in the East Hall soon after, where Holden stayed.
Holden led them to the living room. He sat at the head of the sofa while Sebastian, Sabrina, and Aino sat in the guest seats.
At a glance, it looked as if Holden was welcoming them as his guests.
"Bring Lord Payne here." Sebastian opened his mouth and said to one of the hired soldiers.
"Yes, Master Sebastian!" A gun slung across the hired soldier's chest. He immediately turned and ran out of the room.
"Your dutiful soldiers," Holden remarked coldly with a laugh.
Sebastian remained expressionless, "They are the source of my pride. Since I was a teenager, I was thrown into exile abroad. I didn't achieve much when I was abroad for more than ten years, but my hired soldiers are some of the best. Not to mention a small island like Star Island, they are fierce, battle-hardened soldiers wherever I station them."
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