Chapter 585
Sebastian raised his brows sharply, his expression cold as he said,
“Since Mr. Raze wants to settle the score with me, then I’ve got one to settle with you too! You imprisoned my father for eighteen years, used my uncle to do your dirty work for Black Wolf Fortress, nearly got my whole family killed, and dragged my family’s business into ruin. You were the one who
struck first!”
“If hadn’t held back, do you really think any of you would still be breathing today? The one who should’ve been torn to pieces and ground into dust is you, Raze!”
The two locked eyes, their gazes clashing like blades. Neither one was willing to back down.
Looking at the past, Raze owed Sebastian far more. But there was no way Raze would ever admit he
was in the wrong.
His face twisted with anger as he barked,
“Sebastian, you’re getting way too cocky! Don’t think I won’t kill you just because I haven’t yet!”
Sebastian let out a cold laugh.
“I know. The moment you give the order, I’m dead for sure. The reason I dared to come here today is because I’ve already made peace with dying.
“You want to kill me? I get it. Same way I want to kill you.
“But I have to ask–after all the trouble you went through to capture my wife–was it really just for my
life?
“Is my
life worth more than the thousands you lost in Black Shark? More than your brother’s?
“Will killing me really bring your brother and your men back? Will it fix anything? Have you even thought about the consequences?”
“I’ve thought about it plenty. If I can take you down, I’ll pay any price!”
His words hit Raze where it hurt. Revenge was all he’d ever wanted. Of course, he’d considered the consequences. If he didn’t kill Sebastian in this life, how could he face the men who’d died? How could he show his face in front of his brothers?
“So you’re willing to give up Black Shark’s entire northern territory, to hole up on this tiny island, all just for my head? But have you thought about what’s behind me?
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“The full power of The Obsidian Order! If I die here today, their wrath will wipe this island off the map. Every single one of you will be buried with me.
“And your families still in the north? You think they’ll be spared?
“The worst–case scenario for me is mutual destruction. Are you really prepared for that?”
Sebastian’s voice was icy, his gaze piercing.
Raze’s eyes narrowed dangerously.
“Even if I die, dragging you and your wife down with me is worth it!”
All the men around them had their weapons raised, just waiting for Raze’s signal.
One word from him, and Sebastian would be full of holes.
But Raze didn’t give the order. He just stared Sebastian down, locked in a tense standoff.
Sheldon stepped in, sensing things were getting out of control.
“Big bro, we didn’t bring Mr. Sebastian to Crescent Island to end in a bloodbath. This was supposed to be a negotiation, something that benefits both sides. Why don’t we talk first?”
It was obvious Raze had no intention of negotiating anymore. He wanted blood.
Sheldon knew his brother well. When Raze got this angry, he really might give the order to shoot.
Raze scoffed.
“His wife’s in my hands. What right does he have to negotiate?”
He shot Sebastian a mocking look, confident that Caitlin was already captured and that Sebastian had walked right into his trap.
“Sebastian, you’ve clearly forgotten your place. You should be on your knees, begging me to spare her life. And yet, you’re threatening me? Aren’t you afraid I’ll kill her right now?”
He gave a command to the men beside him. Moments later, Caitlin was dragged out to the watchtower nearby,
“Caitlin!”
Sebastian’s heart clenched the moment he saw her. He instinctively tried to rush forward but was immediately stopped at gunpoint.
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Caitlin was tied up, her mouth gagged. They yanked the cloth from her mouth, and she finally managed to speak.
“Sebastian! Don’t worry about me…”
Seeing Sebastian walk straight into danger for her–like a lamb to the slaughter–tore her apart.
And Sebastian? Watching his wife bound and helpless broke his heart all over again.
He turned his bloodshot eyes to Raze, fists clenched as he roared,
“Raze! You shameless bastard! Using such low tactics to catch my wife!”
“Haha, what’s the matter? Scared now?”
Raze was beyond smug. He’d found Sebastian’s weakness and was relishing every second of it.
Sebastian lowered his head, falling silent for a few seconds. When he looked up again, his expression had gone completely calm.
“There’s really nothing to be afraid of. She’s just a woman. Kill her, and I can find another one. I could have a dozen wives if I wanted. But a mother… you only get one. Isn’t that right?”
His sudden shift in tone and attitude completely threw Raze off.
“What the hell are you talking about?”
When a weakness is no longer a weakness, the only one panicking is the one doing the threatening.
On the watchtower, Caitlin heard every word. She knew he was saying it on purpose. Only if he “let go” of her would they have a real chance of surviving.
“What I mean is simple. I didn’t come here empty–handed today. I brought someone with me. Someone you know very well.”
Sebastian revealed his first card.
Raze’s expression tightened. He had no idea what Sebastian was planning.
“What are you trying to pull?”
“What I’m saying is… I came all this way to see you, and I brought your mother along too. She’s been waiting a long time to see you, I’m sure she misses you dearly.”
The moment Sebastian mentioned Raze’s mother, Raze shot up in fury.
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“Sebastian! That’s low, even for you! You went after my mother?!”
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Now he understood what that line earlier meant: “You can have a thousand wives, but only one mother.”
That bastard–he actually took his mother hostage!
Sebastian gave a mocking shrug.
“You started with dirty tactics, I’m just returning the favor.”
The tables were starting to turn. Watching Raze begin to lose his cool, Sebastian stayed calm and composed.
“So? Should I have her brought in?”
Raze paused. He nearly fell for it.
He sat back down with a sneer.
“Don’t play games with me. You think I’d fall for that crap?”
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“If you don’t believe me, go check. Send someone to our warship. See for yourself whether I’m lying.”
Raze’s face darkened. He turned to look at Sheldon. Sheldon immediately stepped forward.
“Big bro, I’ll go check it out myself. See if he’s bluffing.”
“Do it.”
Raze had no other choice. As Sebastian had said, you only get one mother.
Raze had taken countless lives, but he was always respectful to his mother.
If she really was in Sebastian’s hands, things could get messy fast.
But if Sebastian dared to lie to him–then he wouldn’t get the chance to regret it.