My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 652

Chapter 652 

Theo casually sipped his drink, already seeing through the farce happening in this room. When Grant saw The Swordsman, he was 

frightened that he dropped his wine glass. This pointed to some 

unresolved resentment between the two. 

He must be worried that The Swordsman might disrupt the birthday 

banquet, which would explain his constant apprehension toward the 

man. 

However, Grant’s old classmate, Dylan, had arrived. Since he was 

affiliated with the National Martial Bureau, The Swordsman might 

find it difficult to act against him. 

Theo pondered whether to escalate the friction between the National 

Martial Bureau and Black Wind Mountains. 

Sherman had followed Theo for many years and was able to see 

through his thoughts easily. “If it comes to a fight, I can only protect. 

you alone with my strength,” he whispered. Theo glanced at Hera’s 

family at the table and abandoned his initial consideration. 

Duncan, on the other hand, was fiddling with the delicate wine glass in his hand. His gaze was fixed on Hera as a sly smile appeared on his lips. He was aware of Nash’s capture and the incident at Purple 

Church. 

The leader of the Green Bamboo Association was indeed a 

formidable man. Not only had he taken Lindon away with him, but he had also managed to send Nash to the National Martial Bureau. 

It seemed that Nash would not be getting out anytime soon, making this the opportune moment for him to deal with Hera. 

Melody slowly turned her head to look at Duncan, a cold glint f 

in her eyes. Duncan smiled and withdrew his gaze. With his two 

Mystique Loyalty Realm godfathers present, Melody was no longer that much of an intimidating presence to him. 

It would not be wise to make a move now since there was someone 

from the National Martial Bureau at the Zell family’s birthday 

banquet. The guests at the four tables dined in an orderly manner. 

While things seemed peaceful on the surface, there was an underlying sense of danger in the air. 

Hera’s table remained silent. Lauren and Harrison were also eating 

cautiously. Hera was seated between Skadi and Melody. Skadi picked 

up a piece of sturgeon and said, “Hera, eat more. Look at how 

haggard you’ve become.” 

Hera had informed her about Nash’s situation last night. Skadi 

initially planned to accompany Hera early in the morning, but Biancal 

had arranged a boxing match. She had no choice but to get that out 

of the way first. 

Theo poured himself a drink, smiling as he said, “Mr. Harrison, let us 

drink!” 

Harrison quickly picked up his wine glass and nervously responded, ” 

Sure… Okay…” He was so nervous that he did not know what else to 

say. 

Theo chuckled. “There’s no need to be nervous, Mr. Harrison. Nash 

and I are like brothers. Now that he’s your son-in-law, you cant 

consider me as your son too!” 

Harrison almost fell off his chair at that. How could he treat this 

young man from the Skye family as if he were his son considering hist 

status? 

Theo smiled helplessly. “Allow me to make the first toast!” 

With that, he emptied his glass in one gulp. Harrison quickly followed 

suit, finishing his own drink. 

The atmosphere at the table eased a bit, and people started chatting 

and laughing. 

Fred could not help but find the man sitting next to Duncan familiar. 

He whispered to Sydney, who had just taken a seat beside him, “Go to your grandfather’s study and check the left drawer for The 

Swordsman’s photo.”