My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 1831

"Yes, indeed. You have a keen eye, Kaden. I admit defeat," Elias said with a wry smile.

Kaden responded proudly, "Of course. When have I ever made a mistake?"

Elias turned to Nash with a smile and asked, "Nashy, did you already know that Ben was on the verge of a breakthrough?"

"Not at all. I had no idea. I'm also curious about what kind of miracle happened to Benedict," Nash said with a chuckle.

"Perhaps Anton might not be dead?" Kaden suddenly proposed a bold theory. "Maybe he transferred all his power to Benedict?"

Elias winced and said, "Have you been watching too many movies? What do you mean, transferring power?"

Kaden turned to Nash, "Nashy, isn't it possible for cultivators to transfer their powers to each other?"

Nash thought for a moment and shook his head. "It's unlikely to forcibly elevate someone's realm. A martial artist must rely on themselves to break through unless it's from the power of overcoming tribulation or an inheritance from an Ancient Immortal."

Kaden nodded. "Then it must be something Mr. Varhess prepared for Ben."

Nash agreed with this conjecture.

Anton must have received an inheritance from an Ancient Immortal. Otherwise, there was no way Benedict could have advanced from the peak of Mystique Loyalty to the Profound Oriental Realm in just a few days.

Elias beamed. "In any case, this is good news. We'll just ask Ben tomorrow when we see him."

Nash's phone vibrated. He checked it and saw a message from Stellar.

Stellar: [I've landed. Where are you?]

Nash: [Head to the Mares' residence.]

Seeing that Nash had something to attend to, Elias said, "Nashy, let's call it a day. We'll discuss the rest in tomorrow's meeting."

"Alright, I'll take my leave, then," Nash said, standing and saluting. Then, with a flick of his wrist, two pills appeared in his palm. "Sir Landon, these pills can cure some of your chronic ailments and also strengthen your body."

"These... are very precious, no?" Elias asked, smiling shyly.

He was indeed plagued by some ailments and longed for good health so that he could work a few more years.

Zeke shot his son with a disdainful look. "So? Can't you outwit the other families? With that brain of yours, it's a wonder you can even maintain our family's standing!"

Leonard looked embarrassed. "Please enlighten me, Father!"

"Oh, Uncle, you're so dense," Yvonne chimed in. "The Gordeons have already withdrawn their investment. Why do you think that is? It's because we've reached a cooperation agreement with Southern Heaven Pharmaceuticals. With Southern Heaven Pharmaceuticals backing us, those other families will have to think twice before competing with us."

Leonard's eyes lit up. "You’re brilliant, Yvonne! I'll handle it right away!"

He hurriedly headed upstairs to make arrangements.

At that moment, the butler walked in. "Old Mare, there's a Mr. Stellar Owen outside asking to see Mr. Calcraft."

Zeke frowned. "Stellar Owen... That name sounds familiar."

Liam whispered, "It's the colonel of the Northern Territory, Stellar Owen. He's the right-hand man of the Warden of the Northern Territory."

Hearing this, Zeke's body stiffened. He quickly stood up. "Please bring him in immediately. No, we'll go out to greet him ourselves!"