My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2501

"Yes. For now, at least, we need to maintain a facade and keep them calm," Anox said, looking at the others. "Kalo, Chevy, Teresa, Enid, I'm counting on you all. Once it's over, we'll come as soon as we can."

"Got it," they all responded in unison before leaving the infirmary individually.

As Anox was about to leave, he suddenly heard a voice call out from behind, "Wait, Anox."

He turned around to see Teresa standing there. "What's wrong, Teresa?"

The room was now empty except for the two of them. Without hesitation, Teresa rushed forward and hugged Anox tightly. "Anox..."

Anox knew what she was thinking. He had mentioned earlier that the situation this time was dangerous, and no one could predict what they would face.

"Teresa... wait for me."

"Okay, I'll wait."

...

Meanwhile, in another location, agonizing screams filled the air. Thresmund was howling in pain with an array while nearby somewhere, Harkin was watching the scene unfold before her expressionlessly.

"That's the third one. Just one more and it'll be complete." Just then, Harkin sensed four figures outside the ritual grounds.

"They're early, but it's close enough," Harkin muttered as she moved toward the entrance. "Let's see... Who are the unlucky fools who have come this time?"

The watcher did not respond.

Undeterred, the man in the hat began to walk closer. "Hey, I'm talking to you. What's with the cold shoulder?"

At that moment, the watcher pulled out a stun baton to strike the man in the hat. However, the man in the hat punched him before he could make his move, knocking him out cold. "Trying to ambush me, huh? Not on my watch, you sneaky scum."

He pulled out a walkie-talkie. "Boss, surveillance in the north has been dealt with."

A faint crackling sound came from the other end of the device. "Good. Prepare to initiate the operation."