My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2067

"How is Mr. Melton doing?" Shane asked his brother, Simon.

Simon shook his head. "He seems to have succumbed to some kind of mental attack. Right now, he's overwhelmed by fear and might not last much longer..."

"Damn it!" Shane pounded the table in frustration. "Is this the cult leader's power? We were completely caught off guard. Simon, what did you sense at that moment?"

Simon shook his head again. "Just a momentary glimpse of his power was enough for him to invade my mind and overwhelm me with fear. While I can't give a precise comparison, his power level is likely a hundred times stronger than the puppet of the Sky-Devouring Demon God you sealed at the summit.

"If we attempt to seal him recklessly, we could be completely consumed by his power."

Shane looked down at the sealing rune in his hand and then at Clint. "Is there really no way to help Mr. Melton?" he asked.

Simon shook his head helplessly.

"Brother." At that moment, Salem walked in. "There might still be a way."

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"Extra! Extra! The East Warden's birthday is approaching! He'll be hosting a grand banquet at the Empire Hotel in the North Territory in three days! All the aristocratic families and elites will be there! Extra! Extra!"

These past two days had kept Theo incredibly busy. The warden's sudden decision to celebrate his birthday in the North Territory seemed rather absurd, but there was no choice.

Offending the East Warden was out of the question. He now had the best reputation and was the most powerful of the four wardens.

"If we can please him, we'll be rolling in money!"

"Aren't you already rich? Why do you need more money?" Wilcox retorted.

"You don't understand. We've always operated between the North and South Territories. If we can establish good relations with the East Territory as well, our family's business will take a giant leap toward global expansion. Just listen—"

"Alright, alright." Wilcox did not want to hear Theo's grand business plans any longer. "By the way, has Nash returned yet?" he asked.