My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 1177

Chapter 1177 

Meanwhile, Nash left his other hand in his pocket as they shook 

hands. 

Zachariah immediately deduced that Nash was the one helping 

Melody out. 

Melody beckoned. “I’ve made reservations for a private room. This way, please, Mr. Dune…” 

Zachariah was a composed man. Despite knowing there was a man who was on good terms with the governor-general present, he still managed to keep his cool. 

He chuckled as he said, “So, you’ve started addressing me as ‘Mr. Dune’ as well, eh, Melody? Your father and I used to be good friends You can address me as Uncle Zachariah if you prefer that!” 

Melody smiled slightly as she nodded. “This way, please, Uncle 

Zachariah…” 

A smile materialized on Zachariah’s face as he walked ahea 

Nash walked calmly beside Melody. 

They gathered in the first private room on the third floor of the 

Hotel. 

Wine and food were soon brought to their table. 

Melody and Zachariah both had a glass of wine after exchanging 

pleasantries. 

Zachariah cut straight to the chase after everyone had taken their 

seats? 

“Melody, I’m sure you’ve heard that the Eves had a mass layoff just this afternoon?” 

Melody nodded. “The Eves laid off 3,800 employees today!” 

A gloomy look appeared on Zachariah’s face. “They’re doing this to put pressure on the government. After all, the Eves play a massive part in the local economy. Both the political and business spheres will go up in flames if they collapse without warning!” 

He had witnessed the Snyder family rise to the top and then become 

replaced by the Eves during his time serving. 

The business world was like a battlefield, and change occurred every 

day at every moment. 

He was not worried about whether these families prospered or 

declined. Rather, he was worried about how that would affect the 

people and their communities. 

If a family’s fortune began declining, several other families would 

stick their fingers into that slice of pie and slowly take over the 

businesses they once owned. It would not influence the employ 

who worked the production line. 

However, Melody had been merciless in her attack on the Eves. 

It had been less than a day, but the Eves had already been exposed for being involved in six murders. Three members of the family had already gotten arrested. 

Fulcrum Group’s market value had dropped by 60 billion dollars, and 

their other businesses had also lost a combined 30 billion dollars. 

He had never heard of or witnessed such methods. 

The Eves were obviously frantic and were forcing the government to intervene by conducting mass layoffs. 

“I wasn’t expecting the Eves to use such lowly methods either. I’ll think of a way to rectify this issue!” Melody said in an aggrieved tone. 

She had expected the government to get involved upon hearing of the mass layoffs the Eves were conducting. Zachariah’s invitation to talk had indeed caused her a lot of pressure. 

Thankfully, Nash had pulled some strings and allowed her to be on the same playing ground as Zachariah during their conversation. 

“I’m not interested in the turf wars going on in the business world. 

However, the employees staffed on the production line are innocent. All they’re trying to do is earn their keep to care for their families! 

“Things will only go further awry if you’re too stringent, and the 

citizens will turn against you. I hope you have something that will appease all parties up your sleeve, Melody!” 

Zachariah raised his wine glass. “That’s all I have to say. Pra 

any longer will not benefit any of us. I wish you success!” 

Melody clinked her glass against Zachariah’s and smiled. “In