My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash and Hera) novel Chapter 1981

Zaafea hurriedly interrupted, "Alright, alright. But you can't let him participate. Do you understand?"

"Got it. Don't worry. I'm also afraid of hurting my precious nephew," Clint reassured.

Deluca nodded and said in an innocent and sweet tone, "Okay, I'll listen to Uncle Clint and Master."

"Wait a minute. Master? Who?" Clint questioned.

"Mr. Zaafea," Deluca pointed at Zaafea.

"Call me Zaafea... Also, I'm not your master. Don't call me that," Zaafea corrected.

Clint's lips suddenly curved into a smile. "Our little Delly here is calling you his master, and you don't even admit it. You secretly taught my nephew some tricks, didn't you?"

"Can we end this topic already?" Zaafea responded, looking exasperated.

Lana then chimed in at the perfect moment, "This child is clearly very talented. If he calls you his master, you should accept him. Just think, when this child achieves greatness, it will bring you much honor."

Ryan agreed loudly, "That's right! Zaafea, my friend, don't be so hesitant. Take this child under your wing."

"Protect the array and Val. Leave the rest to me," the dragon spoke in human language.

Torah turned his head, opening his massive jaws as scorching air gathered inside his mouth. With a boom, he unleashed a stream of intense flames.

"It's dragon breath! Dodge quickly!" The angels tried to evade, but many were incinerated instantly upon contact with the flames.

"Chester, it's ready!" Val called out, stepping into the center of the array.

"Archaic… resonance."