Chapter 157

"Where is it?" Sebastian dashed forward with such intensity that Jenny's bodyguards were caught off guard. They rushed to shield her but were visibly overwhelmed by his force and left gasping for breath. Jenny's complexion turned ghostly as the encounter unfolded. "I'm sorry. I was too excited. Where's the island?" Sebastian asked. "Here are the coordinates." Jenny handed him a slip of paper and continued, "I advise you to tread carefully. "The Zatch family is heavily guarded by skilled fighters. You'd be courting death. Perhaps you should wait until I become the Supreme's wife, and I might help you explore the island." "It's all right. I prefer to handle my own affairs," Sebastian declined politely. "You're being reckless," Jenny snapped, annoyance flaring as she stepped into her car. "Don't come blaming me if you end up dead." She had been prepared to offer him further compensation, but his stubbornness to be independent had irked her deeply. Aside from Lillian, the rest of the Smiths waved Jenny goodbye as the cars drove away, hoping to leave a good impression. Evelyn hissed, "Sebastian, are you mad? Jenny Cadwell just offered you a billion dollars, and you refused. I'm so angry!" "A man needs his pride," Lyra remarked sarcastically. "Pride is worthless!" Evelyn snapped back, her frustration evident. "I thought you had some special ties with the Cadwells, but it was just an engagement with Ms. Cadwell. Now she's broken off the engagement, leaving you with nothing. You have no reason to be proud anymore." "I've never acted proudly. On the contrary, I've always maintained a low profile," Sebastian replied calmly. "A low profile? Are you aware of the number of people you have offended?" Evelyn hissed. She glared at Sebastian and said, "You and Lillian have already signed a divorce agreement. From now on, you have nothing to do with the Smith family. You should leave now." Sebastian chuckled lightly. "We never formalized our divorce. Tearing up that agreement doesn't change anything." "Do you think tearing it up will solve your problems? You've made so many enemies. I thought you could rely on the Cadwells' support, but now that's gone. "Whatever trouble you're in, it's your own doing, but don't involve us. You and Lillian divorcing is not up for debate," Evelyn retorted coldly. Ronan nodded in agreement. "That's right. As soon as the one-month cooling-off period is over, you two will immediately go through the divorce registration." Sebastian grabbed Lillian's hand and said affectionately, "Unless Lillian insists on divorcing me, I will not agree." "Lillian, take a stand. Is it going to be this worthless man or us?" Evelyn pressed. Elijah said seriously, "Lillian, you must think carefully before answering. You have to choose between your grandparents and parents and a poor loser who can be found anywhere. You don't need me to teach you how to choose." Lillian was torn between the two sides and found it difficult to make a decision. "Grandpa, Mom, and Dad, please don't force me." Elijah's attitude was tough; he gave her no room for negotiation. "No, you must decide."