My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 1959

Nash rushed to the Endless Horizon Sect. Standing before him were Clint and Zaafea.

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While in a newspaper office, Val felt his spiritual power recovering. "Looks like he succeeded."

Just then, Torah brought the freshly printed newspaper to Val. "Can we start implementing the plan?"

"No. Not just yet, Torah," Val replied, sipping his coffee while looking all relaxed. "The Illuminion will surely take a series of actions in the shadows. Let us observe first. When he truly awakens, then we'll act. For now, the Illuminion is also becoming restless. What determines prey from a predator isn't just strength—it's also who loses patience first."

"Mr. Val, you're as laid-back as ever." At that moment, a scholarly-looking person with long curly hair and round glasses walked in.

Val continued to sip his coffee leisurely in his chair. "Chester, how did the investigation go?"

"Just as you thought. There's one girl with no background among the rest who has records. Her name is Marie."

"It seems she's the Queen candidate. Keep a close eye on her, Chester. And if she encounters any danger, make sure to protect her," Val instructed.

"I understand," Chester replied. Then, he picked up a newspaper, gave Torah a polite smile, and left.

Torah rolled his eyes and returned to his seat.

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In front of the Endless Horizon Sect, Nash looked at Clint and Zaafea with confusion. "Why are you two here?"