The Golden Five Hours

After Cecilia Seymour completed Seth's discharge procedures, she personally drove him back to their luxurious villa in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, in a newly purchased Lincoln Navigator SUV. Seth had almost fully recovered by this time.

Beverly Hills, located in Los Angeles, USA, is known as "the most prestigious residential area in the world," symbolizing wealth and fame. Nestled along the refreshing Pacific coast and at the foot of the Beverly Hills, it is a dream destination for the world's wealthy elite. As one of the most famous inner cities of Los Angeles, it boasts the world's most upscale commercial streets and numerous mansions of Hollywood stars, making it a sacred place in the world of cinema.

Among the many villas owned by Cecilia Seymour and her husband Peter Brandt, this was the one where they spent most of their time. The grandeur of the villa was evident as the marble and brass doors slowly opened, led by the servants, and Seth followed Cecilia into the opulent European-style hall.

The hall, illuminated by a dazzling crystal chandelier, shone brilliantly, reflecting the splendor and luxury of their home.

At that moment, Andy Brandt's ten-year-old brother Jerry and their eight-year-old sister Helen were playing in the living room. Suddenly, for some reason, Helen began to cry.

Seeing Andy return safe and sound, Jerry, who had been smirking at Helen, frowned slightly and spoke in a rebellious tone typical of Western boys, "You didn't even get killed in the crash! What luck!"

"Cecilia Seymour, angered by Jerry's words, scolded him, "Jerry! How can you speak to your brother like that?" Even though she was furious inside, her reprimand towards Jerry, her and Peter's biological son, was gentle. Among the three children, Jerry was her favorite, being the sole heir of Peter Brandt.

And Andy was an illegitimate child from her relationship before marriage, without any rights to Peter's wealth or possessions.

Peter always harbored a grudge because of her past, and although he didn't show it in front of her, Cecilia Seymour could always sense Peter's hostility and disgust towards Andy.

"He's not my brother! He's not part of our Brandt family!" Jerry looked disdainfully at Andy, his eyes and mouth filled with spite.

"Enough!" Peter Brandt, dressed in an expensive custom Armani suit and wearing a black fedora, entered with a grim expression. "Jerry, I don't want to hear you talk to your mother like that again!"

After saying this, Peter Brandt coldly glanced at Andy, his eyes filled with loathing. "It's good that you have recovered. Don't do anything so reckless again!"

"Yes, Father!" Seth nodded respectfully, quietly observing the family's interactions. Using Andy's memories, he began to think of strategies to cope with the situation.

After all, he was now a twelve-year-old boy with only his mother Cecilia Seymour to rely on and nothing else.

Opposing his adoptive father would bring him no benefit!

"Brother, you're finally back!" Helen Brandt excitedly ran up to him, examining Seth. "Brother, are you alright? Please don't be so reckless next time!"

Helen perfectly inherited Cecilia Seymour's tall, sensual figure, and her charming face. At her young age, she already showed signs of becoming a great beauty, destined to turn heads. Seth was sure that Helen would grow up to be a stunning woman.

"Thank you, Helen. I'm tired, I need to go rest," Seth said, gently stroking Helen's soft chestnut hair before turning and walking away quietly.

He had over three hours left, and he didn't want to waste it on pointless squabbles among children.

After all, Jerry was Peter's biological son, and any argument with him would surely disadvantage Seth.

Just like the previous car accident!

The original Andy, young and naive, didn't understand the ways of the world. But the current Andy was a savvy individual who had weathered thirty years in the cutthroat corporate environment of Z country.

Watching Seth walk upstairs dejectedly, Peter Brandt's eyes grew darker, but a faint smile spread across his face as he embraced Cecilia Seymour, saying, "Dear, tonight Mr. Terrence Sheffer, the vice president of the Saks Fifth Avenue department store group, has invited us to a gathering. Why don't you and Jerry come along with me?"

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As a Cadillac Escalade slowly drove away from the villa, Seth gently pulled the curtains closed, shrouding himself in the darkness of his room.

He glanced at the clock.

2006-3-15-5:37

There were three hours and three minutes left until his return to the post-apocalyptic world.

Seth closed his eyes gently, searching through Andy's memories for useful information.

Peter Brandt, a publishing magnate and owner of "Interview" and "Art & Antiques" magazines, was not only wealthy but also had a collection of valuable antiques and artworks at home.

Crucially, Andy's memories recalled that Peter Brandt had a fondness for collecting precious weapons, including firearms and blades.

This meant that Peter Brandt liked guns and also possessed a gun license.

Therefore, there must be firearms in his house.

With three hours left, Seth needed to find weapons like guns and crossbows and also secure some money to buy a chainsaw.

For the moment, everything else was secondary.