Remorse After Breaking Up (Sebastian) novel Chapter 33

Sebastian pivoted, realizing that a hunched old man was standing less than ten feet away from him.

He broke into a cold sweat. Given that this old man had silently approached him from such a close distance, his skills must be remarkable.

He would've been at a disadvantage if the old man were to ambush him earlier.

The old man's gray hair was sparse, and his face looked weathered. His dark, deep-set eyes made him seem lifeless.

Sebastian quickly regained his composure. "Are you the owner?"

"That's right. Are you here to pawn something?" the old man asked.

"No. I'm here to buy something." Sebastian unfurled a piece of paper. "I'm looking for this amulet."

The old man glanced over at it. "I'm sorry, we don't have it here."

"I came because I was well-informed. Why are you withholding information during a deal?"

"Fine, I'll tell you the truth, then. We do have the amulet, but a customer pawned it. He's going to return in a few days to redeem it, so I can't sell it to you," the old man politely refused.

"Could you tell me who pawned it? Or could you contact him and let him know that I'm willing to buy it at a high price?"

The old man shook his head with a smile. "I'm sorry. This is confidential information."

"Alright then. Goodbye." Sebastian was disappointed, but he had no choice but to leave.

Sebastian had thought about obtaining it by force, but the old man didn't seem like an easy target. He might even have people assisting him. Acting recklessly was going to get Sebastian in trouble.

However, now that the amulet had appeared, he had to figure out a way to acquire it.

"Mister, please wait." The old man suddenly stopped him.

Sebastian turned toward him, puzzled.

"I heard the customer mention that the amulet was a pair. Could it be that you've seen the other piece before?"

"I haven't." Sebastian shook his head.

"Mister, you're reluctant to tell the truth. If you haven't, how did you get the image of the amulet?" the old man asked.

"I saw it in a book. I've never seen the real thing," Sebastian admitted.

"Don't worry, mister. I just want to have a look and compare it with the other piece. I was wondering whether there's anything special about it."