My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2333

At that moment, the rain poured down in torrents, drenching everything below.

The heavy downpour extinguished the flames, but the Calhoun residence had been reduced to a smoldering ruin. Chuck tried to use his true energy to heal Zoe's wounds, but she shook her head.

Zoe said softly, "It's no use, Chucky. I know my condition—I'm beyond saving."

Chuck's tears fell onto Zoe's face as she gently touched his cheek. "Thank you... Thank you for saving me. I don't regret anything."

Chuck clung tightly to Zoe, his voice breaking with guilt. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. This happened because I was too weak... It's because of me..."

Zoe interrupted, her voice tender, "No, Chucky. You're kind. None of this is your fault. Please keep that kindness... And one last thing, I..."

She removed her bracelet and handed it to him, then leaned close to his ear. She whispered three words, and with that, she closed her eyes peacefully.

Chuck's tears flowed uncontrollably as he cried out in anguish, but Zoe, who was cradled in his arms, gave no response.

Clayton watched from the ruins above, standing like a victorious conqueror.

He slowly approached Chuck, ready to end him with a single punch. He knew Chuck had no will left to resist. However, just as Clayton's fist was about to strike, Vizimir appeared, blocking the attack and swiftly carrying Chuck away.

It was not that Vizimir could not fight Clayton. He simply sensed that Barther had already returned to the upper levels.

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That night changed everything. The Calhouns were wiped out, the Stick Gang was destroyed. Although the Booth residence was untouched, everyone inside had mysteriously vanished.

Chuck's four bracelets included the powers of Zoe and Vizimir, along with another one that could predict events within the next five seconds.

This ability also had a limited number of uses—Vizimir had said it could probably be used six more times, totaling 30 seconds.

The four participants stood facing each other, aware that this was the final showdown.

Dusky's voice echoed again, "Alright, participants, I'm adding a new rule for today. In some areas of the outskirts, there will be fixed zones that release true energy.

"This true energy can be directly absorbed into your body, each restoring about half of an adult's energy needs. This is the additional rule, and no new participants will be joining today.

"Now then, the final battle of Grenford God Selection officially begins!"