My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2584

"And what about it?" Alistair asked dismissively, still looking unconcerned.

"Aren't you afraid that—" Whistler began, but Alistair interrupted him sharply.

"I'll be direct with you. I know exactly what this amulet brings, and no, I'm not afraid!"

Seeing this, Fogort and the others exchanged uncertain glances, unsure of how to proceed.

Noticing their silence, Alistair assumed he had successfully intimidated them. With a wave of his hand, he said, "There's nothing more to discuss. That's that."

He then called out, "Someone, show them out."

An employee entered the room and said, "Please follow me."

Whistler, Linden, and Aurora reluctantly followed the employee, but Fogort remained where he was.

"Hey, you…" Alistair began, but Fogort cut him off and mimicked Alistair's earlier tone. "Hey, you… Are you not listening to me, you brat?!"

Alistair was visibly irritated and continued, "What are you—"

"What are you doing? Do you even know who you're speaking to?" Fogort continued, his voice calm but firm. "Mr. Tipton, can we continue our conversation now?"

Alistair was stunned. He had barely finished speaking, and this kid had already finished all his sentences.

Alistair, shocked by the young man's boldness, finally responded, "Fine. You stay. The others have to leave!"

Fogort did not quite understand. "What do you mean by that?"

"I mean, I deserve my fate. I deserve to die," Alistair said as he stood up and walked over to the window.

"You think I don't know this token is a Disaster Magnet? I'm more aware of that than you can imagine."

"Then, why go through with this?" Fogort asked, feeling confused.

Alistair gazed out at the horizon, his eyes catching sight of some children playing in the distance.

"How do I put this... I suppose it stems from a deep sense of guilt," he said softly.