Chapter 405: She Disappeared

The two were extraordinarily good-looking. Coupled with the ample lighting and scenic surroundings, their actions were in perfect harmony. Hence, when the photo was taken, it was surprisingly as impressive as any magazine couple.

After seeing the photo, Madelyn smiled, extremely pleased. “It’s so beautiful. It seems we’ve come to the right place!”

Sebastian smiled, then pulled her into his embrace.

In the evening, the sun was setting. After spending the afternoon by the seaside, the pair, tired and weary, sat together on the sandy beach, silently watching the sunset.

The evening sky was a brilliant blue, the sun a radiant, round face, having retracted its blinding rays. The vibrant blue sky was akin to a vast, pristine lake, its hue gradually deepening as if the water were steadily rising.

Madelyn, utterly captivated, whispered, “It’s truly beautiful…”

Sebastian glanced at her, noticing her clear pupils, shining like polished amber, vibrant and luminously transparent. Her face, as if sculpted by the heavens, was small and well-defined, exuding a delicate cuteness. Simply watching her, Sebastian felt enchanted.

Suddenly, he gently grasped her chin, turning her face toward his, and kissed her passionately. Taken aback, Madelyn was momentarily disarrayed; however, as Sebastian gently continued, she slowly began to respond.

Under the setting sun, the scene was incredibly picturesque. They kissed for an unknown length of time before reluctantly separating, sharing a smile.

“It’s gotten dark. We should eat now,” Sebastian gently reminded.

Madelyn nodded.

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“Wow! Is someone performing over there? Let’s go check it out!”

Nearby, a bustling crowd surged, seemingly captivated by something intriguing. Madelyn, with the curiosity of an innocent child, took Sebastian’s hand and dashed toward the spot.

There, in the densely packed crowd, was an intriguing magic show. It wasn't professional, probably just a street-side one-man show. The magician began by producing a rose from a red cloth, followed by a ping-pong ball. The climax, however, was a marvel—a live dove.

The venue erupted in thunderous applause and enthusiastic cheers. The magician, however, remained impassive, continuing his tricks. He produced a large piece of black cloth, easily large enough to conceal a person.

“What is he going to do next?”

The audience, brimming with curiosity, craned their necks, eager to discover the mysteries behind the cloth. The magician simply held the cloth.

Following that, he turned to the audience and asked, “Is there any willing participant among you, my friends, who would like to step forward and assist me in completing this performance?”

Uncertainty and surprise filled the crowd. No one knew what the magician intended, making them uneasy.

“Me!”

A clear female voice rang out. Curiosity piqued, everyone turned to see a radiant girl in a blue dress and white coat, her beauty indescribable, striding confidently toward them.

It was Madelyn.

The magician offered a faint smile. “Since you seem so intrigued, Miss, why don’t you join me?”

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Sebastian had no objections. He simply advised, in a cold voice, “Be careful.”

Madelyn nodded and was quickly at the magician’s side. The magician unfolded the black cloth, his voice indifferent. “Miss, please step behind this black cloth.”

“Oh! Okay.” Madelyn obeyed.

“Thank you for your cooperation,” the magician said, a casual smile playing on his lips. He turned to the audience. “Now, pay close attention. The trick I’m about to perform is the highlight of tonight’s show. It’s called The Transformation. Everyone can see that this lady is currently hiding behind my black cloth.”

Madelyn mischievously poked her head out, winking at Sebastian.

The magician continued, “However, in a moment, when I pull down this black cloth, this young lady will be transported to a different location by my magic.”

“Wow!”

“Is it that impressive?”

“Is that possible?”

“I feel it’s a bit far-fetched. If the magic trick fails, how will the magician ever get off the stage?”

The audience erupted into a flurry of discussion. Their voices didn’t shake the magician’s confidence. He smiled composedly and lifted the cloth.

“Next, I will count down from ten. After ten seconds, you will witness a miracle,” he said.

Everyone counted down together: “Ten… Nine… Eight… Three! Two! One!”

With a swift, dramatic motion, the magician lifted the cloth. Everyone widened their eyes.

“Where’s the person?”

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“Could she have vanished right under our noses?”

“Exactly!”

The crowd was once again taken aback.

At that moment, Sebastian panicked. Where had she gone? Could she have truly disappeared due to a magic trick? He searched the crowd, but found no trace of Madelyn. His heart tightened, his gaze fixing on the magician. If she’d vanished because of a trick, he wouldn’t let it go lightly. Unbeknownst to him, Madelyn was already standing behind him.