My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2578

Thus, holding onto her last hope, Dorothy went to the auction. Yet the result was…

After paying a portion of the money backstage, she clung to the token as if it were her lifeline. Alistair and Raylee stood by, feeling happy for her. The auctioneer then said, "Miss Dorothy, you can try it now."

Dorothy handed the token to Alistair, who eagerly channeled his true energy into it. The token emitted a faint purple glow, but after just a few seconds, the light disappeared.

Alistair looked puzzled.

"What happened?" he asked, confused.

The three of them looked toward the auctioneer, who simply shook his head. Alistair and Raylee tried again to activate the token again, but nothing happened. Time passed, and the more they tried, the more Dorothy sank into despair.

Alistair gave her a regretful look and shook his head. At that moment, the light in Dorothy's eyes dimmed completely.

The auctioneer finally explained that her wish was unlikely to come true. No one had ever fully activated the token.

Even if someone did, it might not have the power to fulfill her desires.

At that moment, Dorothy was utterly defeated.

Was this really how her life would end?

She felt anger and bitterness but did not show any of it. Instead, she remained composed and said, "Oh, it's fine. I just wanted to try it out. Mr. Tipton, please take the token."

Alistair, of course, sensed her emotions, but there was nothing he could do. He could only leave with the token.

Raylee then glanced at Dorothy. "How are you planning to leave?" he asked.

"I'll just walk out," she replied.

"There are at least a few hundred people waiting outside," Raylee said in a serious tone.

"Yeah." Dorothy nodded.

"Are you trying to get yourself killed?"

"What do you think?" she responded calmly.

Raylee removed her veil, and Dorothy grabbed a mask and a pair of glasses from a nearby table.

"Oh, and Raylee, don't forget our deal," she reminded him.

"Of course. And don't forget, if you want to die, call me first. I'll make it happen."

"Nash, where's the girl?" Theo asked.

"She's gone," Nash replied.

"So, what now?"

"We head back."

"Just like that?"

Nash pulled a slip of paper from his pocket.

"Nash, what's this?" Theo asked, curious.

"An address," Nash replied. "Theo, get your people ready. We're making a trip to the Southern Territory."

"The Southern Territory? Where exactly?"

"Goldspin Commerce."