Chapter 376: Chapter 376 - Engagement Revealed
Victor Green burst through the door while chatting on his phone, only to discover that I had already awakened.
He swiftly pressed his hand over his mouth and instinctively shoved his mobile device behind his back.
Too late—I had already caught his conversation.
I fixed him with an icy stare and demanded, "Who’s getting engaged to whom?"
"No... no one," Victor stammered, frantically waving his hands.
"Hand over the phone," I commanded coldly.
Victor cleared his throat, attempting to redirect the conversation, "Ah... Mr. Raymond, you’re up now, let me prepare some food for you."
"Give me that phone!" I shouted.
Realizing he could no longer conceal it, Victor grudgingly passed the phone to me.
The moment I grabbed the phone, I immediately examined the screen.
A news headline seized my attention:
Century Alliance! Engagement Ceremony of the Johansson and Sean Families!
I rapidly tapped on the news, and it was exactly what I feared—the engagement between Mabel Sean and Vance Johansson!
On September 9th, Vance Johansson and Mabel Sean would be wed in Capital City!
The date, September 9th, was selected for its representation of eternal love.
The date was supposedly chosen by the most influential mystical Master of our era!
Beyond the text, there were also photographs from the engagement celebration in the article.
In the image, Mabel Sean wore a frigid expression, not even a trace of happiness, and appeared entirely disconnected from the celebratory mood.
I absorbed the news, my fists clenching tightly!
I scrambled out of bed and headed for the exit.
"Mason, where are you headed?" Mya Winona questioned frantically.
I replied icily: "To the Sean family, I’m bringing Mabel home."
"Mr. Raymond, wouldn’t that be suicide?" Victor also hurried to protest.
I ground my teeth and declared: "What if I die! Should I just stand by and watch Mabel wed another man!"
"You cannot leave!" Victor wrapped his arms firmly around my waist.
"Step aside," I said coldly.
But Victor remained steadfast, clinging to me desperately.
"Release me!" A powerful aura suddenly burst from within me!
This force sent Victor flying backwards!
At that instant, Mya positioned herself in front of me.
She inhaled deeply and stated: "Mason, I understand you’re furious and heartbroken. But traveling to Capital City right now serves no purpose and only puts your life at risk."
But I refused to listen, I stared coldly at Mya Winona and declared: "I dislike striking women, but if you persist in blocking me, I won’t show restraint."
"Then just end my life!" Mya shut her eyes with resolve.
I clenched my teeth and bellowed, "You’re pushing me to this!"
"Seeking death? How will you rescue her if you’re gone?"
Right then, the Pavilion Master entered from the doorway.
With a casual yet authoritative movement, she froze me in place.
"Pavilion Master..." I appeared somewhat anguished.
I pleaded: "Pavilion Master, please assist me. As long as we can retrieve Mabel, I’m prepared to serve as your servant."
As I spoke, tears began forming in my eyes.
"I cannot bear to witness Mabel marrying another person..." With that, I broke down sobbing.
However, the Pavilion Master responded coldly: "Pitiful, look at your condition! Such a failure!"
"You cannot even protect your own woman and you dare to plead with others for assistance, are you worthless?"
"Didn’t you declare repeatedly that you would place Mabel Sean at Capital City’s summit? Seeing your present state, I believe you’d be better off deceased. Nobody’s preventing you!"
After saying this, the Pavilion Master immediately removed her restraint on me.
I stood there, my eyes brimming with tears.
"Proceed, didn’t you mention that you’re heading to your doom? Why are you still here!" the Pavilion Master stated coldly.
In my anguish, I collapsed to the floor, weeping softly, "I... I simply cannot bear it..."
"Cannot bear it? If you cannot bear it, use your own power to reclaim her," The Pavilion Master said, in an icy tone.
"September 9th, that’s over half a year from now, correct?"
Once the Pavilion Master pointed this out, I immediately understood!
I raised my head suddenly, murmuring softly, "Right, there’s still half a year. I have half a year!"
The Pavilion Master stated coldly, "If you’re truly a man, go steal the bride, retrieve her yourself."
"If you’re not, then leave the Divine Alchemist Pavilion."
After speaking these words, the Pavilion Master turned and departed.
Following the Pavilion Master’s reprimand, I had settled down considerably.
"Bride snatching... excellent plan," I whispered.
Even so, deep within, I could not settle my heart for an extended time.
Because I understood it perfectly, Mabel Sean must have been coerced!
Nobody understood Mabel Sean’s current circumstances!
At that moment, Jerry Sean entered from the doorway.
"Mr. Sean." Upon seeing Jerry Sean, both Mya Winona and Victor Green promptly acknowledged him.
Jerry Sean gestured with his hand, signaling that they should depart.
Without further words, Mya Winona and Victor Green turned and exited the Elder’s quarters.
The door closed gradually.
I wiped my eyes and said softly, "I apologize for bringing you shame, Mr. Sean."
But Jerry Sean placed his hand on my shoulder, motioning for me to take a seat.
As we sat across from each other, Jerry Sean poured a glass of water for me.
"Do you have any regrets?" Jerry Sean inquired.
I quickly shook my head, saying, "I have no regrets."
Jerry Sean chuckled, "Mason, when Mabel was initially hesitant to travel to River City, because nobody respects someone from River City, I compelled her."
"At that time, in the entire Sean family, I was the sole person who held hope for you."
I lowered my head, staying quiet.
Jerry Sean went on, "Nevertheless, afterwards, the individual in the Sean family who grew to trust you most, was Mabel."
"She holds great hope for you and believes that you are not an ordinary person, but someone who can transform everything."
"Do you comprehend this groundless, unexplainable hope?"
I looked up at Jerry Sean.
There was an indescribable sensation in my heart.
I couldn’t tell whether I felt thankful for Mabel’s faith in me or guilty toward her.
"Do you know why their wedding is scheduled for half a year from now?" Jerry Sean shifted the conversation at this moment.
I shook my head, saying, "I’m unaware."
Jerry Sean sighed gently, "Because the person who determined the date for them is an old friend of mine. I had already foreseen today’s events."
"Half a year, while not lengthy, is truly your final opportunity."
I suddenly looked up at Jerry Sean.
"I have faith in you, Mabel also has faith in you, what about yourself?" Jerry Sean asked.
At that instant, a power sparked within my heart.
This power filled me with confidence and resolve once more.
"Mr. Sean, I will not disappoint you," I took a deep breath.
"I will not allow Mabel to marry Vance Johansson."
At this moment, my eyes blazed with determination.
