Unmasked My CEO Ex-Husband’s Regret novel Chapter 426

Harrison bowed his head even lower. "Yes, sir."

He kept his gaze fixed on the floor, waiting for the next command, only to hear the sound of retreating footsteps.

Sebastian had left.

Only then did Harrison dare to look up.

Watching Sebastian's back as he headed upstairs, Harrison still felt the crushing weight of an invisible force. It wasn't until Sebastian turned the corner, his silhouette melting into the shadows of the corridor, that the oppressive aura finally vanished, allowing Harrison to take a real breath.

The young man hadn't even done anything. His few words were just standard questions and instructions.

He was only twenty-four, newly appointed to his position, yet the terrifying pressure he radiated was in no way inferior to Kendrick's.

Upstairs, Sebastian returned to his room and changed his clothes.

The main Vance bloodline had been single-heir for generations, but their extended branches were vast and sprawling. Everyone had their own endless piles of business to attend to. To avoid wasting time and to ease the burden on the main house, the Annual Winter Gala was always held a few days before Christmas Eve. After the gathering, everyone was free to do as they pleased until the new year.

This year's gala was scheduled for today. The entire household had been preparing for days. Maids darted back and forth through the manor, frantically busy.

Around three o'clock, the elders began to arrive. Kendrick emerged from The Manor Library to receive the customary holiday greetings from the extended family.

Sebastian made a few calls in his room before heading downstairs, where several elders were already seated in the living room.

Hearing his approach, Kendrick turned and waved him over.

Sebastian walked to Kendrick's side and offered a slight bow. "Grandfather."

After greeting him, Sebastian stood tall and turned to the elders on the left side of the sofa, greeting them one by one. They were all from his grandfather's generation, men he had seen at least a few times a year while shadowing Kendrick. They were familiar faces.

The older men maintained their dignified airs as they accepted the head of the family's greetings, offering a few polite compliments in return.

Sebastian slipped into his corporate persona, maintaining an unreadable, cool expression. A faint, polite smile tugged at the corners of his mouth, giving off the perfect illusion of a respectful young man listening to his elders.

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