News of Heather and Camden's engagement spread quickly, surprising many.
As the heir of the Stonebrook family, one of the four major families of the southern region, Camden would typically only marry into one of the other three great families.
While Heather had a decent status as the daughter of Holton's Knott Estate, it was still far from matching the prestige of the four great families.
However, upon reflection, it didn't seem that odd. Although Heather's family background wasn't on par with the daughters of the four great families, her looks were exceptional.
More importantly, her talents were remarkable. The Netherworld Bell test showed her potential at five rings, placing her on the same level as Kaitlyn and the Netherworld Sect's founding patriarch.
She was a genius with boundless potential and unimaginable future achievements.
Hence, her beauty and talent compensated for her comparatively modest lineage.
Upon hearing the news of their engagement, many women felt envious and even jealous of Heather. After all, becoming the Stonebrook family's daughter-in-law was like ascending to the heavens in a single step.
Male peers, especially those who secretly admired Heather, were equally disheartened, with their hopes seemingly shattered.
Sebastian also heard the news, but he paid it no mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything else; he wouldn't want her even if she was offered without a cost.
After obtaining a million gold coins from Martin, Sebastian invested in a vast amount of herbs for pill refinement.
His plan was to find Fressia, secure the third stage of the cultivation technique—whether by stealth or force—and then return home.
He wanted to stockpile pills now to boost the cultivation of those around him once he got back.
Pill refinement was an exhausting process, so Sebastian took breaks periodically to rest. One day, after finishing his pill refinement session, Hendrick came to see him.
"Mr. Wilder, Heather and Camden are getting engaged tomorrow at Knott Estate. They've sent over an invitation," Hendrick said.
"Two invitations? One of them is for me, I assume?" Sebastian speculated.
Hendrick nodded. "Yes, you're correct."
Sebastian immediately saw through Martin's intentions—it was nothing more than an attempt to use the Stonebrook family's influence to eliminate him.



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