Meanwhile, Sebastian turned toward Lucian with a practiced smile.
"I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation," he assured him, before shifting his gaze to the guard.
"As for you, you're fired. Leave immediately. I'll also make sure you're blacklisted."
The words struck the guard like a thunderbolt.
It felt as if the ground beneath his feet had collapsed.
Panic flooded his face as he stumbled forward, his voice trembling.
"I won't do it again! I swear I won't!"
He almost dropped to his knees, bowing repeatedly, desperation thick in his movements as fear squeezed the breath from his lungs.
At that moment, Lucian, who had been standing quietly beside Lana, noticed the subtle tension in Lana's face.
He turned toward Sebastian with a faint smile that carried a sharp edge.
"I thought you were more level-headed," he remarked lightly. "Not someone who treats everyone else like fools."
