Chapter 176

Meanwhile, at Aurum, Sebastian was lying on a fancy lounge in a private room on the third floor while a few of his friends played cards. He kept his eyes closed as he drifted between sleep and consciousness. A young hostess came over with a drink and spoke up sweetly. "Hey, Mr. Grant." Sebastian ignored her, seemingly sound asleep. Simon then walked over and took the glass from the hostess before waving her away. She looked at Sebastian reluctantly and lingered for a little longer before leaving. Simon noticed that Sebastian had been looking extremely grim ever since they arrived. He had known Sebastian since they were young, so he could easily tell that Sebastian was having a lot on his mind. He held out the glass to Sebastian and asked, "Want a drink?" Sebastian pulled out his phone and took a look at the time. He barely even lifted his eyelids as he silently refused the drink. Several more men were inside the room, all of them familiar faces whom he had grown up with, especia