My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2316

The true energy that Chuck and the others had consumed earlier was partially Zoe's true energy. This kind of true energy was difficult to detect, meaning that Chuck and the others were now completely under her control.

Clayton could kill them any time if he wished to but now was not the time. As mentioned before, the Heifer family was not going to blindly follow the Patel family's orders; they also wanted to win this competition. They were his trump cards.

Back at the Heifer residence, a commotion had suddenly erupted outside. Zoe noticed the place had been decorated festively with wreaths symbolizing happiness. They were displayed prominently at the entrance.

Zoe found it strange and wondered what was going on. She had not heard of anyone getting married.

Curious, she entered the house. The head of the Heifer family, Zefir, quickly called her over as she did. She steered toward him without hesitation.

"What’s going on, Dad?"

With a mysterious look on his face, Zefir asked Zoe, "My dear child, are you willing to contribute to the family?"

Zoe did not quite understand what he meant and asked, "I’ve always been contributing to the family, haven’t I?"

Her answer delighted Zefir.

"That’s great, that’s great. Since that’s the case, you won’t refuse my request, will you?"

Zoe nodded, still naively thinking her father just had a small request to make of her.

At this moment, Zefir pulled out an invitation from his pocket. Zoe took the invitation, opened it, and scanned through the contents.

"To the newlyweds, Barther Patel and Zoe Heifer's, happy union?"

Zoe could not believe her eyes.

“Dad, what is this?”

Zefir stood up and said, "My child, this is your destiny."

At this moment, members of the Patel family entered with Barther leading them.

Barther seemed even more thrilled at Zoe's reaction.

“Well, you have no choice today. Isn't that right, my father-in-law?”

Both looked at Zefir, whose face was blank of emotion. Zoe cast a pleading look at him, but he merely nodded silently.

She could not believe her father’s actions. There had to be some hidden reason. Despite this, Zoe refused to give in.

She pulled away from Barther, only to be surrounded by the Patel family’s bodyguards.

Barther quickly ordered the bodyguards away.

“Go away, I’m just playing around with my wife. You all will stay out of this.”

Zoe turned to Barther, clearly disgusted, and said, “I'm not your wife, and I will never be.”