Ch. 11..20

My Substitute CEO Bride Chapter 11-Helena looked at Hera with the posture of a victor.

The contempt in her eyes grew stronger.

She wanted to crush Hera’s dignity and let her know who the future of the Lewis family truly belonged to.

Nash’s deep gaze fixed on Hera, curious to see how she would handle the pressure that Helena had brought upon her.

Hera stood motionless in her spot.

She did not want her mother’s efforts to go to waste.

Even if she gained her grandfather’s attention, what good would it do?

Even if Nash knew martial arts, what difference would it make?

The pressure of being the target of the wealthiest family in Jonford was simply too much for them to bear!

Even the Mares, where her mother came from, were nothing but ants before the Watsons.

She slowly took a step toward Helena, each step feeling like she was walking through a muddy swamp. It became immensely heavier.

From the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of disappointment on Nash’s face.

Hera felt a bitter pang in her heart.

Perhaps she should not have acted impulsively yesterday.

If she had not proposed to marry Nash, he would not have come to the office today.

He would not have to witness her being humiliated.

It took Hera a full minute to walk four or five meters forward.

Skadi gritted her teeth and said, “Hera, you can’t kneel… Perhaps you can afford to lose your dignity, but what about Uncle and Aunt? Have you considered them at all? And Nash… do you want him to be unable to hold his head up in the entire Lewis family?”

Her hysterical screams left her voice hoarse.

Then, she looked at Nash, “Nash, do you want your fiance to kneel before another woman? Are you still a man?”

Nash remained calm, completely unaffected.

He had only known Hera for a day.

Whether she was using him to gain the family’s attention or for other reasons, he still had an incomplete understanding.

Moreover, since Hera wanted to take the lead, she had to learn to face pressure and dominance.

If she could not handle even a woman, how would she face stronger business rivals in the future?

Was she going to ask Skadi for help and consult her parents every time she encountered difficulties?

Judging from the current situation, Hera seemed to have compromised.

Nash walked outside in silence.

He was unwilling to witness Hera kneeling down.

Just as Nash passed by Albino, Albino tilted his head and looked at Nash, sneering, “Is she your woman?”

Nash remained silent and continued walking ahead.

Albino chuckled. “You can’t even protect your own woman. You’re more useless than trash!”

Nash ignored him and reached the door, where he took out a cigarette and lit it.

He took a deep drag.

A crisp sound of a slap echoed from the office.

Nash felt his heart tightening.

He was only fulfilling the marriage contract under his master’s orders.

Why did he feel bad for her?

Could it be that he had truly developed feelings for this woman?

Nash squinted his eyes, suddenly feeling a wave of guilt.

“You… How dare you hit me, you b*tch?!”

Helena’s heavily made-up face now had a clear slap mark.

Her rosy lips were slightly smeared with foundation.

She stared at Hera in disbelief, raging anger surfacing in her eyes.

“You’re asking for it…”

Albino’s face twisted with a sinister expression as he suddenly grabbed Hera’s throat, lifting her off the ground.

This woman had clearly compromised, so she should have kneeled on the ground.

He never expected Hera to suddenly slap Helena.

He was ordered to protect Helena, and now the person he was supposed to protect was slapped by a seemingly weak woman right in front of him.

If this got out, how would he continue to live under Mr. Kai’s command?

“You bastard, let Hera go…”

Skadi lunged forward in a swift step, trying to maneuver a flying kick.

Albino snorted coldly and kicked Skadi back, sending her flying.

Skadi crashed into the office desk.

Computer files were scattered all over the floor.

At this moment, Hera’s face turned red, and veins were bulging on her forehead.

Her nails fiercely dug into Albino’s wrist and the back of his hand, leaving deep crimson scratch marks.

Albino turned his head to Helena. “You won’t mind if I kill her, right, Ms. Helena?”

Helena, full of anger, replied, “Kill her. Kai will cover our backs!”

Upon hearing this, Albino increased the strength in his hand.

However, in the next second, he found all his strength dissipating.

At some point, another hand appeared on his wrist.

Nash had a cigarette in his mouth and used his other hand to strike fiercely.

A palm strike made Albino release his grip on Hera.

Hera fell to the ground, stumbling toward the floor.

Nash extended his leg and supported the back of Hera’s neck, then he gently placed her on the ground.

Albino looked at Nash in disbelief. “Who… Who are you?”

Nash blew a smoke ring and plunged his severed right hand into his right shoulder.

Blood splattered everywhere. It was a gruesome sight.

“Ahhh…!”

Albino let out a horrifying scream, his face twisted in pain.

Nash’s knee then struck Albino’s abdomen, completely destroying his navel region before forcefully throwing him toward the window.

The window shattered, and Albino fell from the third floor onto the hard floor.

After struggling a couple of times while hunched over, he lost consciousness.

Helena was dumbfounded.

She stared blankly at the bloodstains on Nash’s face while trembling with fear.

“Ah…!”

30 seconds later, she screamed and ran outside.

Nash flicked the cigarette butt and used his finger to flick the shattered window fragments away before walking toward Hera, who sat on the ground in a daze.

He did not expect such a twist in the outcome.

Hera, who had seemingly lost all courage, actually slapped Helena in the end.

This indicated that she had overcome her fear of Helena.

Nash felt satisfied in his heart.

He slowly extended his right hand, which was still stained with blood.

Hera looked up at Nash and placed her hand in his palm.

He pulled her up forcefully and said with a faint smile, “Congratulations on breaking through yourself!”

Hera lowered her head and cried, “How can you still smile? We might really end up sleeping on the streets…”

She knew very well what her slap meant.

Helena would surely have Kai stop the collaboration between Drake Group and Baroque.

As a result, Baroque would go bankrupt next month.

Seeing Hera in tears, Nash found her pitiful. He gently pulled her into his embrace and softly said, “With me by your side, you won’t ever sleep on the streets!”

Hera hesitated for a moment, then looked up at Nash and asked, “Really?”

“Well, I can take you to sleep in motels!”

“You’re so annoying!”

Hera clenched her fist and punched Nash in the chest.

In the corner, Skadi emerged from a pile of documents, grinning and saying, “I almost broke my waist, and you two are still in the mood to flirt around?”

Hera immediately left Nash’s embrace and ran toward Skadi, asking, “Skade, are you okay?”

“Heh… I won’t die so easily!” Skadi leaned against the wall and bent her waist.

A cracking sound came from her body.

In an instant, she broke out in a cold sweat on her forehead.

At the same time, a gleam of determination flickered in her eyes.

Albino was at least a Stage Nine expert.

However, in Nash’s hands, he did not even have a chance to retaliate.

Nash was lethal with a single move.

Who exactly was this guy?

Hera took out her phone and made a few calls.

Soon, members from the maintenance and environmental departments came to clean up the office.

She took Skadi to the medical room to treat her injuries.

Nash walked to the corridor and dialed Chatty Skye’s number.

“No wonder I was woken up early this morning by magpies chirping. So, Nashy was going to look for me…”

“Do you know about Drake Group?” Nash quickly interrupted Theo’s words. This guy just could not stop sycophanting.

My Substitute CEO Bride Chapter 12-“Jonford’s Drake Group?”

“Yeah!”

“That’s the new energy car company my grandfather invested in and created years ago. He didn’t want it anymore, so he handed it over to my father-in-law. If you’re interested, I can have my father-in-law give it to you!”

“No. I just need Drake to support Baroque Group!” Nash said indifferently.

“Understood!”

Nash hung up the phone and returned to the meeting room.

Hera happened to come back with Skadi.

Looking at the few new band-aids on Skadi’s face, Nash could not bear it and said, “I think you should go home and recuperate for a while!”

Skadi’s Stage Four power was simply too weak.

That Albino guy was probably at Stage Nine.

Since he killed Albino, the Watsons would definitely not let it slide.

After all, they were the top wealthiest family, and they might even bring forth some grandmasters.

With Skadi’s power, even self-defense would be difficult, let alone protecting Hera.

Skadi looked at Nash with caution and said, “What? Are you already sending me away so soon? You don’t trust me to protect Hera?”

If Nash had acted earlier, she would not have been beaten to a pulp.

She could not trust Nash with Hera’s safety.

Nash smiled and said, “From now on, I’ll be responsible for Hera’s safety!”

“You?” Skadi looked at Nash with dissatisfaction. “I don’t believe you’d…”

“Suit yourself. You’ve seen it too. The assassins who attacked Hera yesterday were professional killers. The bodyguards around Helena now are all Stage Nines. With your strength, you can’t protect Hera at all!” Nasih put his hands in his pockets and said in a casual tone.

“Don’t underestimate me… Our Martial Arts Association also has Stage Nine grandmasters…”

“Skade, why don’t you go home and rest for a few days? Come and protect me when your injuries have healed!” Hera helped Skadi tidy her hair and gently persuaded her.

“Boo-hoo… Do you dislike me now?” Skadi, pretending to be dramatic, cried with a touch of grievance in her voice.

“I don’t dislike you at all. When I saw that you got injured, I felt hurt too!” Hera held Skadi’s hand and explained.

“Fine!”

Skadi stopped crying and then stared at Nash, saying, “Take good care of Hera. If I see that she’s lost weight in a few days, I’ll bring the entire Martial Arts Association to hold you accountable!”

…

In the CEO’s office of Watson Group, Helena sat on the sofa and cried aggrievedly.

The young man sitting on the office chair was on a phone call.

Upon hearing the news of Albino’s death, he only frowned slightly. “I see. Recently, a large number of secret guards from the Northern territory have entered Jonford’s territory. It’s likely that important figures will come to Jonford. You must not act recklessly!”

“Understood, Mr. Kai!”

After hanging up the phone, Kai pinched the bridge of his nose.

After a moment, he looked at Helena again and asked, “Are you sure Albino didn’t even have a chance to fight back?”

Helena nodded, choking up as she said, “I’m sure. Albino didn’t have a chance to fight back before Nash twisted his arm, then pierced his shoulder with his arm. Finally, he threw Albino out of the window. The whole process took less than ten seconds!”

As she spoke, a deep fear appeared in her eyes.

She stood up and walked toward Kai, acting spoiled, “Darling, you must get your hands on Nash. I want him to suffer!”

“What’s the origin of this Nash guy?” Kai frowned.

He had spent a lot of money to hire ten experts, and any one of them could take on 30 special forces soldiers single-handedly.

Plus, Albino had won the International Mixed Martial Arts Fighting Competition three times consecutively.

Being able to deal with Albino in ten seconds indicated that this person’s strength was unfathomable.

“He’s just a country bumpkin who came from the countryside. He came to my house yesterday, dressed like a beggar!” Helena worried that Kai would be jealous, so she did not dare to mention that Nash almost became her fiance.

“There are talents among the common folk. You should stop underestimating people!” Kai glanced at Helena indifferently.

“Come on… I got it already! Darling, Drake Group wants to cooperate with Baroque. You must help me stop them…”

Helena wrapped her arms around Kai’s neck and whispered in his ear.

Kai embraced Helena and spoke in a magnetic voice, “You’re my woman. Of course, I’ll help you. But you have to give me a kiss first!”

Helena blushed and kissed Kai with her hand around his neck.

…

In Baroque’s subsidiary, Hera really did not know what position to assign Nash.

With Yates Group out of the picture and the hope for collaboration with Drake Group basically shattered, the company would soon face layoffs.

“Didn’t a few security system maintenance engineers just resign? I think I can handle this position!” Nash lazily sat on the sofa, lifting his eyelids slightly as he looked at Hera, who had a troubled expression on her face.

“What?”

Hera was initially taken aback, then she furrowed her brows and said, “You mean a security guard?”

She had not realized that Nash had a witty and humorous side to him.

“But you’re my fiance. If I make you a security guard, what will others think of me? Besides… you’re so skilled in martial arts and even have medical skills. It would be a waste to make you a security guard!”

Hera propped her face up with both hands and said helplessly.

Nash smiled and continued, “It’s settled, then. I’ll be your driver and part-time security guard. Consider my salary as repayment for the money you spent on buying clothes for me!”

Hera flipped through the resignation application forms that had been sent by the HR department, and her gaze stopped at the words ‘security manager’.

“The position of security manager is also vacant. You can take up that role, and you’ll be responsible for the security projects of the entire company. The monthly salary is 1,200 dollars! Oh, and… the money for buying clothes was from my mom. You’re not allowed to mention it again in the future!”

Before long, the former security manager came to sign the resignation letter.

Hera insisted that the security manager hand over his work to Nash, or else she would not sign the letter.

Reluctantly, the security manager took Nash to familiarize him with the work environment.

As Hera watched their receding figures, a look of concern gradually appeared on her face.

At that moment, the phone on the table vibrated.

It was a call from her mother.

Hera immediately became nervous and took a while before she gathered the courage to answer the phone. “Mom… Has Grandpa’s condition improved?”

“Is Nash there?”

“He just went out. What’s wrong?”

“Your grandpa has been unconscious since last night. He was brought to the hospital this morning and diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer. He kept calling Nash’s name while unconscious. You need to bring Nash to the city hospital as soon as possible!” Lauren said with a heavy tone.

“Stomach cancer? Advanced stage?”

Hera widened her eyes in disbelief. “Weren’t the previous hospital visits for regular stomach problems? How did it suddenly become advanced stomach cancer?”

Lauren sighed. “Mr. Dean was your grandpa’s comrade when they were young, and he told us your grandpa hid his condition from us to avoid worrying us!”

Hera felt as if all her strength had been drained, and her phone slipped from her hand onto the office desk.

Although her grandpa had always valued Helena, he was still her grandfather.

Advanced stomach cancer was tantamount to a death sentence.

Regaining her senses, she urgently found Nash, and the two of them rushed to the city hospital in a hurry.

Hera stepped on the gas frantically, gripped the steering wheel tightly, and constantly maneuvered through the traffic on the road.

Nash held onto his seat belt tightly with a rare look of panic on his face. “Hera… Lewis… P-Please don’t worry for now. I can treat advanced stomach cancer!”

My Substitute CEO Bride Chapter 13-“Now is not the time for jokes…”

Hera was not in the mood to joke around with Nash now.

She knew that Nash had some medical skills.

However, her grandfather had already been diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer.

At present, there was no medical technology in the world that could cure advanced-stage cancer.

20 minutes later, Hera’s car stopped in the parking lot of the city hospital.

Nash let out a relieved sigh.

That was even more thrilling than when he helped a group of international mercenaries drive a tank five years ago.

As soon as they got out of the car, they saw someone pacing back and forth at the entrance of the hospital.

Hera rushed over in a hurry. “Dad, Grandpa, he…”

His eyes were red, and he said in a hoarse voice, “It’s not looking good. He probably won’t make it through tonight!”

When Nash approached, Harrison looked at Nash and said, “The old man keeps calling your name as if he has something to tell you!”

Nash had already heard Hera mention it before. He also guessed that Herman probably wanted to tell him about his origin.

They followed him to a ward in the oncology department.

Herman was wearing an oxygen mask, and the curve on the heart rate monitor jumped extremely slowly, with a strong smell of death emanating from his body.

Compared to yesterday, Herman seemed to have aged 20 years overnight.

Nash furrowed his eyebrows.

Something was not right!

How could his condition become so severe overnight?

A faint light flashed in his eyes, and he instantly saw through the old man’s body.

The malignant tumor in the stomach had ruptured, and his entire chest cavity was filled with tumors.

The tumor the old man had yesterday was not this severe.

Even if the cancer cells had spread, it would be impossible for the entire chest cavity to be filled with them overnight.

Nash narrowed his eyes, and a mission from five years ago came to his mind.

Five years ago, his master arranged for him to go to Dallard to collaborate with local mercenaries to strike a biochemistry laboratory and rescue a fellow countryman who was an experimental subject in the laboratory.

That laboratory had a biochemical agent that could accelerate cell growth.

The accelerated growth and spread of cancer cells in the old man’s body indicated that someone had injected him with that forbidden biochemical agent.

“Grandpa…”

Hera, with red eyes, held her grandfather’s hand and looked at the lifeless old man, unable to hold back her tears.

Harrison leaned over to Herman’s ear and whispered softly, “Dad… Nash is here!”

The old man’s eyelashes trembled slightly, and then his vacant eyes slowly opened.

He opened his mouth, but nothing came out.

Harrison pressed his ear against the old man’s mouth but could not catch a single word.

“Dad…”

Hubert stumbled into the ward with a chubbier woman by his side.

“Dad… how are you doing?”

Hubert walked to the hospital bed in tears with a distraught expression on his face.

The chubby woman also pretended to wipe away tears that were not there and sobbed, “Dad… you can’t die… This family can’t be without you!”

Sighing, Hubert said, “I can’t make out what Dad wants to say at all!”

“Dr. Tanner, please come in!”

An old man in a white coat respectfully brought in an elderly man dressed in traditional clothing who was carrying a wooden box in his hands.

“Dr. Tanner!” Lauren’s face lit up when she saw the elderly man.

Dr. Brian Tanner was a miracle doctor.

He was Jonford’s number one physician and the vice president of the Jonford Traditional Medicine Association.

He was one of the most influential traditional medicine practitioners in the country.

He possessed extraordinary healing skills and was capable of curing diseases with his medicine.

Brian was over 70 years old, and his silver hair was combed back. He had a ruddy complexion and sharp eyes and did not have a single wrinkle on his face.

He looked at Lauren and then at Mr. Dean, asking in surprise, “Were you two talking about the same patient?”

Lauren realized that Mr. Dean had also invited Dr. Tanner to treat her father-in-law.

Mr. Dean was also taken aback. Did old Lewis’ daughter-in-law also know Miracle Doctor Tanner?

“Dr. Tanner, the situation is urgent here. Please help me take a look at my father’s condition!” she pleaded with a mournful face.

Brian walked to the bedside, opened the old man’s eyelids to take a look, and then grabbed his wrist to check his pulse.

After a moment, his brows furrowed.

As soon as he frowned, the hearts of the Lewises and the others also hung in suspense.

Nash looked at Brian and felt like he had seen him somewhere before, but he could not recall it for a moment.

After all, since the age of 13, Nash had been sent out by his master to earn money.

Over the years, he had traveled far and wide and encountered countless people.

“Sigh… You should prepare for the funeral arrangements!”

Brian shook his head and sighed.

It was terminal cancer.

In today’s world, apart from his master’s master, there was no second person who could cure it.

“Boo-hoo… Grandpa…”

Hera threw herself into her mother’s arms and burst into loud sobs.

She closed her eyes in heart-wrenching pain.

Hubert and his wife directly knelt on the ground, tears streaming down their faces.

“All of you go out first. I’ll treat his illness!”

Nash interrupted everyone’s crying.

Upon hearing Nash’s words, Hera trembled all over.

What the hell was this guy trying to do?

Did he say that he could cure this incurable disease in front of Miracle Doctor Tanner?

Was this not a slap in Dr. Tanner’s face?

Lauren and everyone’s gazes converged on Nash’s face.

“Nash, do you even know who Dr. Tanner is?” Hubert smirked coldly.

“Does it matter who he is in relation to me treating Mr. Lewis?” Nash walked to the bedside.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, he happened to stand in front of Hubert, who was kneeling on the ground.

Hubert’s face turned black, and he immediately stood up and reprimanded, “You ignorant fool, you don’t even recognize Dr. Tanner! My dad’s cancer cells have spread throughout his body. Even Dr. Tanner is powerless. How does a country bumpkin like you dare to speak so arrogantly?”

Brian casually glanced at Nash. “Let him give it a try. Maybe he’s some hidden master.”

It was not that he looked down on people, but this man was too young, and the patient’s cancer has already spread throughout his body. Apart from his master’s master who was comparable to a Terrestrial Immortal, there was absolutely no other person in the world who could treat this.

Mr. Dean frowned. “Who is this young man? Why have I never seen him before?”

“He… He’s my son-in-law, Nash!”

Harrison introduced him with a red face.

What was this kid doing?

Even if he wanted to boast about his medical skills, he should not do it in front of Dr. Tanner!

“Is he studying medicine?” Mr. Dean asked again.

“I don’t know either!” Harrison lowered his head, his voice becoming more and more uncertain.

“Isn’t this just nonsense, then?” Mr. Dean snorted coldly and looked at Nash. “Young man, you’d better leave. You’re not welcome here!”

It was with great difficulty that he managed to hire Miracle Doctor Tanner, and this kid offended him with just a few words. It might not be so easy to invite Dr. Tanner again in the future.

“I don’t feel like wasting time with you all!”

Nash glanced lightly at Mr. Dean, then took out a cloth bag full of patches from his trouser pocket.

Upon slowly opening the cloth bag, the inside were two rows of snake-shaped needles of varying lengths.

The moment Brian saw these snake-shaped needles, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he felt as if he had been struck like lightning.

Snake-shaped needles of varying lengths.

There were 24 of them.

Were they not… his grandmaster’s Divine Needles?

“Such youthful arrogance, looking down on everyone! Linda, go call security and kick him out!”

Mr. Dean was furious.

Immediately, a young nurse behind him started to head out.

“Wait!”

Brian tremblingly stopped the young nurse from calling security.

If this person possessed the Divine Needles, he might be the descendant of his grandmaster.

Should he address him as his grandmaster?

Mr. Dean frowned. “Dr. Tanner… This…”

Brian was already drenched in a cold sweat, his mouth dry and his tongue tied as he said, “Let… Let him give it a try…”

My Substitute CEO Bride Chapter 14-Divine Needles… Brian had only heard about them from his master. His master had heard about them from his master.His master had followed his grandmaster to study medicine for 20 years and had only witnessed it once.It was said that during that time, the grandmaster used Divine Needles to revive a dead person.Brian had never imagined that he would be able to see Divine Needles with his own eyes in his lifetime.Nash waved his right hand over the needle bag, and all 24 golden needles were lifted and suspended in the air by an invisible force.His palm flattened, and the 24 snake-shaped needles rapidly rotated above his palm.Controlling needles with inner energy!The kid could actually control the needles with his inner energy!Brian’s heart roared, his eyelids twitching uncontrollably. His throat felt like it was being scorched by a raging fire.Even his master had not learned how to control the needles with inner energy, and this young man in front of him had already mastered it?He could now be certain that this person was the grandmaster’s descendant.Nash controlled the needles with his right hand and flicked his left finger.A golden needle, like a living small golden snake, swam irregularly toward Herman’s chest.The needle pierced the middle of Herman’s chest and trembled slightly.Next, Nash continuously flicked out one needle after another.All 24 golden needles were pierced into Herman’s body.All the needles trembled, generating heat and stimulating the trigger points.Cancer was one of the most difficult and incurable diseases, and only the Divine Needling Technique could cure it.Divine Needles looked like gold but they were not. Even so, Nash did not know the exact material. He only knew that Divine Needles could effectively kill cancer cells.Having the property to kill cancer cells alone was not enough. It was also necessary to precisely control the Divine Needles and target the corresponding points.The 24 golden needles varied in length, resulting in different levels of heat and therapeutic effects.In summary, the Divine Needling Technique was extremely complex, and even with his exceptional talent, it took him a full six years to thoroughly master it.“It’s incredible! I never thought such a mysterious method existed in the world!” Mr. Dean widened his eyes and muttered to himself.The hospital also had a traditional medicine department, and he often saw experienced doctors in the department using dry-needling and moxibustion to treat patients.Nonetheless, he had never seen such peculiar methods of dry-needling.Even so, Mr. Dean still had some doubts.Was there really a miracle doctor in the world who could cure cancer patients?See, this was a terminal illness that even Miracle Doctor Tanner was helpless against.If he could really succeed, it would surely cause a sensation in the entire medical and scientific community.Hera’s beautiful eyes were fixed on Nash’s slender figure, and she whispered softly, “He wasn’t lying to me. He… He can really cure Grandpa’s illness…”Lauren tightly gripped Hera’s arm, her pitch-black eyes shimmering with brilliance.She had not misjudged Nash, after all. If her daughter married Nash, the Lewises would definitely rise to the top.“This kid… Does he really possess heavenly medical skills?”Even Harrison, who had vehemently opposed his daughter marrying Nash before, could not help but gasp in awe and look at Nash with admiration.Mr. Dean and Dr. Tanner were the towering figures in the medical field of Jonford, and Nash, with his exceptional needling technique, thoroughly impressed the two of them.If Nash could cure the old man, his reputation would spread far and wide.On the other side, Hubert’s and his wife’s eyes were flickering, and there was cold sweat on their foreheads.They clenched their fists, seemingly very worried about Nash curing the old man.Time passed minute by minute.The curve on the heart rate monitor became more active, with each beat exhibiting strong amplitude.After about half an hour, the old man’s heartbeat returned to the normal rate of an average person.A hint of rosiness appeared on his originally lifeless face.Nash waved his big hand and used internal energy to retrieve the 24 golden needles.Just as Nash was putting all the needles back into the needle bag, the old man on the sickbed suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.The oxygen mask was stained with a reddish-brown color, and fragments of flesh could even be seen.“Grandpa…”“Dad…”The faces of Hera’s family turned pale, and they anxiously surrounded him.Seeing this, Hubert breathed a sigh of relief, and a cold smile crept onto his lips.‘Thinking that he can cure advanced-stage cancer, does he really consider himself a reincarnation of God?’“Nash… What did you do to Dad?!” The chubby woman walked angrily to Nash’s side and shouted.She did not attend the family meeting yesterday, and after hearing that Grandpa had bought Nash and Hera a villa in Royal Bay, she could not sleep all night.Seeing Nash, she felt intense anger rising within her.“All that blood and rotten flesh are dead cancer cells and tumor fragments. Grandpa is fine now. He just needs some rest and he’ll wake up! Moreover, the accelerated spread of the cancer cells in Grandpa’s body was caused by someone injecting him with some kind of biochemical agent!”Nash’s sharp gaze swept toward Hubert.Apart from Hubert, he could not think of another suspect.“What… What do you mean?” Hubert felt the chill in Nash’s gaze, and his muscles involuntarily tensed.The chubby woman could not contain her anger and said, “You bastard, you actually suspect Hubert of poisoning his dad?!”Nash narrowed his eyes, looked down at the chubby woman, and coldly said, “Watch your mouth. I’m only warning you once!”The chubby woman took two steps back, clearly overwhelmed by Nash’s aura.Brian furrowed his brows and looked at Lauren, asking, “Madam Mare, when did old Lewis’ condition worsen?”“It was probably around four or five o’clock in the early morning,” Lauren replied.“So, were you taking care of Mr. Lewis last night?” Brian continued asking.“The first half of the night, he was taken care of by Hubert and Sister-in-law. The second half was, Harri and I took care of him!” Lauren said coldly, pointing toward Hubert and his wife.If what Nash said was true, then it must be Hubert and his wife who had done something.Brian looked meaningfully at Hubert and his wife. “The biochemical agent that this miracle doctor mentioned does exist, and once injected into the body, it takes effect within four hours.“From the time the agent takes effect to the complete spread of the cancer cells, it should take about five hours. So, Mr. Lewis was injected with the biochemical agent during the first half of the night!”As a well-known expert in the field of traditional medicine, Brian still vividly remembered the shocking experiment that had shaken the world.“You beast…!”Harrison’s eyes turned red, and he clenched his fist and swung it toward Hubert.The punch landed squarely on Hubert’s cheek, leaving him disoriented and staggering back a few steps. He looked up and roared, “Harrison Lewis, have you gone mad?”Since childhood, Harrison had always obeyed him unquestioningly. If he asked him to stand, he would never dare to sit.Yet today, Harrison dared to lay hands on him.“Not only will I lay my hands on you, but I will also kill you…”Harrison pounced, seemingly wanting to vent decades of suppressed anger.Mr. Dean furrowed his brow. “Be quiet in the ICU!”Hera quickly stepped forward to stop Harrison. Her eyes were red as she said, “Dad, please stop…”Harrison halted his steps, angrily glaring at Hubert. He said, “Hubert, you’d better give me an explanation for this, or else it won’t be over between us…”As soon as he finished speaking, the door was suddenly pushed open by two well-dressed bodyguards.Helena entered with a dozen imposing men.“Uncle, what kind of explanation do you want?”

My Substitute CEO Bride Chapter 15-Helena stared coldly at Harrison.

Her chilling tone caused the temperature in the entire ward to drop several degrees.

Seeing his daughter bringing people with her, Hubert suddenly felt more confident and straightened his posture, saying, “Yes, what kind of explanation do you want?”

“Did you give the agent to Father?”

If it were in the past, Harrison would have definitely retreated upon seeing so many people, but today, he showed no fear. His eyes locked onto his older brother as he questioned him.

“I didn’t… Yesterday, during the first half of the night, I… I was playing poker with some of our uncles. I thought Dad would sleep until the morning after drinking too much, so… I asked Hannah to help take care of him!”

Hubert knew he was in the wrong, and his face turned red as he explained, not daring to meet Harrison’s gaze.

“Dad, why bother explaining so much? Let’s just leave. I want to see who dares to stop you today!”

Helena coldly scanned the people in the room, and the bodyguards behind her bristled with aggression.

These elite bodyguards were all arranged for her by Kai, each of them possessing formidable Stage Five strength.

Helena approached Hubert and whispered, “Kai invited us to dinner tonight, so we need to hurry back and get ready!”

The overweight woman’s eyes brightened. “Mr. Kai has decided to meet us?”

Kai was the eldest son of Jonford’s’ top family, someone they could usually only see on television or on their phones.

Now, not only did they have the opportunity to meet in person, but they might even have dinner together. How could that not be exciting?

Upon hearing that Kai wanted to treat him to a meal, Hubert also felt delighted and immediately said to Harrison, “Harri, we have something to attend to, so we’ll leave first. Since your son-in-law is skilled in medicine, we’ll entrust Dad to you guys!”

After saying these words, he walked out without looking back and followed his daughter.

The old man had spent all his money buying the Royal Bay villa, and he had very little money on him.

With cash cow Kai as his son-in-law, why would he still need to fight for the family assets?

At this moment, Brian had already walked up to Nash’s side. He put his hand on his heart and smiled, “Young brethren, did you just use the Divine Needling Technique?”

Nash had his hands in his pockets and casually glanced at Brian before nodding.

Brian continued to ask, “Are you from Tili Mountain?”

Nash nodded again.

Suddenly, Brian knelt down on both knees, respectfully putting his hands on his heart. “Your disciple, Brian Tanner, pays respects to the grandmaster!”

Everyone present was instantly dumbfounded.

What… on earth was happening?

The renowned Miracle Doctor Brian Tanner actually called Nash ‘Grandmaster’?

“Are you Thomas King’s grand disciple?” Nash lowered his gaze and asked Brian, who was kneeling in front of him.

Before him, his master had taken in two other disciples.

They were his two martial brothers.

The eldest martial brother was Thomas King, born in the late 1900s. His medical skills were unrivaled in the world. He served as a royal physician in the king’s court and passed away six years ago at the age of 125.

The second martial brother was Francis Dunn.

The master had only mentioned this name before, and every time he did, he would sigh deeply.

Nash had visited the forest where his second martial brother used to live, and there were many old peach wood stakes and training equipment on-site, indicating that the second martial brother must have practiced martial arts.

“Yes, I grew up under Master King’s guidance!”

Brian’s eyes were slightly red. “Master King’s dying wish was to meet his junior martial brother and his master…”

“You can get up now!”

Nash stepped forward and helped Brian up, then sighed, “Six years ago, Master took me to visit my eldest martial brother!”

No wonder Brian looked familiar before.

Six years ago, when Master calculated that the eldest martial brother’s time was near, he took Nash down the mountain to visit him.

It was only after seeing them that the eldest martial brother passed away, having fulfilled his final wish.

Mr. Dean took a while to recover his senses.

It was no wonder this person possessed such heaven-defying medical skills at such a young age. It turned out he had a martial-brotherly relationship with the renowned medical saint, Thomas King.

If they could keep this person in the hospital, Jonford Hospital would surely become famous.

Thinking of this, he smiled and said, “I have a pack of well-preserved tea that I’ve cherished for many years. Why don’t you two come to my office for a chat?”

Brian nodded in agreement, “The chief of the hospital is known for being a master of tea ceremonies. The tea he’s been collecting must have its unique qualities.”

However, Nash was unyielding and said, “I don’t have time today. Maybe another day.”

Mr. Dean’s face turned somewhat awkward. He was the head of Jonford Hospital, and Brian was a heavyweight figure in the field of traditional medicine.

They jointly invited a young person in his 20s to have tea, only to be rejected.

Moreover, they did not dare to show any displeasure.

Nash came to the bedside and began a pulse diagnosis for Herman.

Hera held her mother’s arm and frowned. “Mom, do you believe what Uncle said?”

Lauren thought for a moment and said, “Although your uncle has bad character, I don’t think he would go so far as to harm his own father!”

Harrison said, “Could it be Hannah?”

Lauren glanced at Harrison. “Hannah has been with the Lewises for over 20 years. She’s usually so down-to-earth. Do you think she’d dare to poison the old man?”

“That’s true… I’ll ask my uncles later. Hubert definitely can’t escape suspicion!” Harrison said with a grim face.

“You’ve truly impressed me today!” Lauren stared at Harrison with a look of gratification.

She truly did not expect Harrison, who had always been bullied by his brother, to take action today.

It must be said that the punch he threw was truly satisfying.

Hera saw her parents engrossed in a conversation, so she let go of her mother’s arm and walked toward Nash.

Nash had just finished the examination and turned around to meet Hera’s sparkling eyes.

Hera’s face turned slightly red as she asked, “Has my grandfather’s cancer really been cured?”

Nash smiled and said, “There shouldn’t be any problem. If you’re not confident, you can leave your grandfather at the hospital for observation for a while!”

Hera looked up and stared into Nash’s eyes, saying, “Nash, thank you so much!”

Nash raised an eyebrow and asked, “Is that all the thanks I get?”

Hera was momentarily stunned, then she smiled and said, “Then shall I treat you to a big meal tonight, okay?”

Nash leaned down and whispered in Hera’s ear, “Can’t I eat you instead?”

His warm breath brushed against Hera’s ear, and her fair face turned red.

She lowered her head and dared not speak any further.

“Nashy, when will my dad wake up?”

Harrison walked over and asked at that moment.

“Probably tomorrow!”

“In that case… s-should we leave Dad at the hospital or take him home?” Harrison could not decide and awkwardly asked Nash for advice.

“You should take him home for recuperation and also investigate who the culprit is!”

Nash could not quite figure out Hubert.

When he was treating Mr. Lewis, Hubert seemed extremely nervous.

He appeared to be worried that he would cure Mr. Lewis and expose something.

However, when Hubert explained that he could not have poisoned him, he was extremely earnest, even showing a sense of grievance and anger in his eyes.

Combining these two points, it could be inferred that Hubert wanted Mr. Lewis to pass away quickly but was too afraid to personally administer the poison, so he found someone else to do it…

That woman, Hannah, who was pushed forward by Hubert, was unlikely to be the culprit either.

Thinking of this, Nash suddenly looked up and said to Harrison, “Hannah is in danger…”

My Substitute CEO Bride Chapter 16-Harrison’s expression changed, and he immediately fished out his phone to call Hannah.

However, no one answered.

Lauren glanced at the time. “It’s 15 minutes past five. Hannah should be picking up her nephew at this time!”

“She usually brings her phone along…” Harrison replied in a deep voice.

After saying that, he called another nanny. “Maria, where’s Hannah?”

“Oh… She…” On the other end of the line, Maria sounded like she was choking on her sobs.

“What is it…” Harrison asked anxiously.

“Just now… the school called. Hannah… She got into a car accident…”

“Is it serious?” Harrison’s face was increasingly gloomy.

“Hannah and her nephew died on the spot!” On the other end of the phone, Maria burst into

tears.

Harrison put down the phone slowly.

He turned on the speakerphone so everyone could hear.

With a pale face, Lauren said, “Nashy, you and Hera take care of Mr. Lewis. We’ll go back to have a look!”

Hannah had been a nanny to the Lewis family for more than 20 years, after all.

In those 20–plus years, she had worked hard and devoted herself to her duties. Now that something had happened, of course, they could not sit idly by.

Nash asked Mr. Dean to help the old man through the discharge procedures before taking him

back home with Hera.

Just as Nash and Hera departed, three luxurious Rolls–Royces rolled by and parked in front of the hospital.

The doors opened, and a group of bodyguards dressed in suits and leather shoes exited the

vehicles.

They were then followed by a lively–looking old man with gray hair.

Mr. Dean was shocked to see the old man but greeted him respectfully, “Mr. Watson, what brings you here?”

Brian also quickly stepped forward. He put a hand over his heart and said, “Mr. Watson…”

This person was Walter Watson, the richest man in Jonford who owned eight listed companies and whose assets exceeded 14 billion dollars.

Walter smiled and responded, “I heard you were back. Of course, I came to visit…”

Brian laughed and said, “I’m flattered that you remember me, Mr. Watson.

Walter’s chain of business involved an extensive range of fields. He had investments in the

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vast pharmaceutical industries of differing origins in Jonford.

Walter sighed. “To be honest, I came looking for you two because of my wife’s illness…”

As soon as he said that, both Brian’s and Mr. Dean’s expressions darkened.

Mrs. Watson suffered from a strange disease.

She showed a healthy body index but was unconscious despite there not being any sign of brain death.

Brian had already come looking for the Watsons as early as three years ago.

They tried their best but still failed to find out the cause of Mrs. Watson’s ailment.

Walter understood everything from both their expressions and was not angry. He just smiled and said, “I heard that your teacher is the imperial doctor of Capiton, Miracle Doctor Tanner. I wonder if I can ask the revered teacher for help?”

Brian smiled wryly and said, “The old man has not cared about worldly affairs for so many years…”

His teacher was already 90 years old and reached retirement age. Yet, he had been taking care of a certain political figure.

His teacher would definitely not help unless it was the few political figures in Capiton who reached out.

“Forget it… Perhaps it’s God’s will!” Walter said bitterly.

Mr. Dean turned to Brian and whispered, “Why don’t you ask Nash to help?”

Brian was slightly taken aback, but after thinking about it for a moment, he said, “Mr. Watson, my grandmaster has come down the mountain. Maybe he can cure Mrs. Watson’s illness!”

“Your grandmaster?” Walter was a little dazed.

Dr. Tanner’s master was already over 90 years old.

If he was Brian’s grandmaster, would that not make him over a hundred years old?

He thought of Thomas King, Dr. Tanner’s master’s master, who could also be found in the annals of medical history.

The man’s ability must be beyond doubt for him to be part of the same cohort.

“Then, might I trouble you to request him for help, Dr. Tanner? If my wife can be cured, I’m willing to pay 11 million in consultation fees!”

My Substitute CEO Bride Chapter 17-Walter said with a hand over his heart.

Mr. Dean took a deep breath.

11 million. That was equivalent to Jonford Hospital’s profits for one quarter.

Dr. Tanner’s consultation fee was only slightly over 28,000 dollars. If he earned 11 million, that was equivalent to about 390 transactions.

Brian responded with his hand over his heart as well and said, “I’ll inform him about this, but don’t hold out too much hope…”

His grandmaster was a man of cold temperament. He seemed somewhat unreasonable, so he was not sure if he could convince him.

Walter thought of the man who was over a hundred years old and could only nod with a wry smile. “I’m sorry to trouble you, Dr. Tanner…”

At the Lewis Estate, a group of family members was in the yard.

Two corpses, one large and one small, were placed on the ground on two stretchers.

The older one was in their 50s and the younger one was only seven or eight years old.

After Nash checked the corpses, he sighed helplessly in his heart.

The adult’s chest was sunken, and their heart was crushed.

Half of the child’s head was missing. Even if a master was here, they would not be able to help.

“Uncle must have given the order! He was worried that Aunt Hannah would reveal what happened, so he killed her to silence her!” said Hera, her expression cold.

She looked at Nash after she said that as if to verify whether her guess was correct.

Nash said nothing, so Hera had no choice but to walk to her mother’s side.

“Hera, you have to watch your words! Hubert is Herman’s own son. How could he hurt his own father?” said an old man with white hair.

This was Herman’s cousin, Charles Lewis.

Now that Hubert had a relationship with the Watsons, he, of course, wanted to be on Hubert’s side.

Hera sneered. “I bumped into a group of hitmen when I was making my way home yesterday. If it weren’t for Nash, you wouldn’t even see me now!”

She had not wanted to talk about this, but since she was being questioned, she had to expose

her uncle.

Hearing this, Lauren’s and Harrison’s eyes went wide.

Harrison panicked. “Hera… why didn’t you tell us earlier?”

It was no wonder that Hera took so long to arrive yesterday. It turned out she had encountered

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hitmen on the way.

Who sent them, though?

Hera thought about what happened yesterday and felt a little scared. “I didn’t want you to worry…”

“Is this related to your grandfather’s poisoning?” Cain asked calmly.

It was obvious he did not take Hera’s safety seriously.

“Of course, it’s related. I noticed Uncle looking surprised when I came back to the house yesterday! He was surprised that I came back alive, so he must have hired them,” Hera said as she looked at Cain expressionlessly.

Cain stroked his snow–white goatee and questioned with a smile, “Do you have evidence?”

Hera said, “Both Skadi and Nash can testify!”

Cain laughed. “Skadi is your best friend, and Nash is your fiance. You guys fabricated a lie to slander Hubert. You’re just trying to get all of the family assets, no?”

“That’s not true…” Hera said anxiously. “There really were hitmen yesterday…”

She looked at Nash again as she spoke.

However, Nash still ignored her.

Hera said angrily, “Nash, say something…”

“What can I say?”

“Didn’t we run into hitmen yesterday? Didn’t you beat them all up?”

“I think so!” Nash nodded in response.

His answer left Hera dumbfounded.

What did he mean ‘I think so?”

Cain laughed and added, “Is it because you two haven’t discussed it with one another yet? Do

you want to go back and discuss how to frame Hubert?“

My Substitute CEO Bride Chapter 18-Hera was so anxious she almost cried.

Nash was really unreliable!

If she had known earlier, she would not have stood up and made a fool of herself.

Nash turned to look at the several law enforcement officers at the side. “Are there any results from this case?”

A middle–aged law enforcement officer in his 40s said, “It’s a traffic accident. The driver was drunk and didn’t manage to stop the car in time.”

Immediately after that, the female law enforcement officer beside him gave more detailed information, “The driver is 42 years old and has 20 years of driving experience. He was driving a small truck from a renovation company at that time, and it was filled with construction materials…”

“Has the driver gone through a physical examination?” Nash asked.

The middle–aged law enforcement officer replied, “His alcohol test indicates that he was drunk driving… Only those who don’t cooperate with us for the alcohol test get sent to the hospital for blood tests…”

Cain sneered. “You don’t even understand this bit of common sense. You truly are a bumpkin from the mountains!”

Nash glanced at Cain lightly. “Old man, was I talking to you?”

Cain was startled, but then he cursed angrily, “Bastard, who do you think you’re talking to?”

He was Herman’s cousin. Even Hubert and Harrison dared not act so presumptuously in front of him, so how dare a bumpkin talk to him like that?

Nash did bother paying attention to him. He looked at the two law enforcement officers and said, “I once encountered a murder case where the driver used alcohol to kill.”

Nash’s words sent a slight shiver through the two law enforcement officers. They looked at each other. Then, the middle–aged law enforcement officer said, “We’ll take the perpetrator to the hospital immediately for a comprehensive examination!”

Without wasting any more time, the two left the manor before the sky turned dark.

Harrison got someone to send the bodies of Hannah and her nephew to the funeral parlor for cremation.

Lauren paid reliefs worth 400,000 to Hannah’s and the child’s families through the company

account.

That night, Lauren received a call while she was eating.

She did not say anything about the call, but her face turned pale.

Hera asked cautiously, “Is it about the matter with Drake Group?”

Lauren drank half a glass of her red wine without even looking at Hera.