My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2714

Realizing that Tybalt was preparing to fight back, the old man hastily tightened his grip around Hazel’s neck.

“You fool! This is the price you’ll—” Before he could finish, the three malignants he had summoned suddenly turned on him. The old man stood dumbfounded, unable to comprehend what was happening. How could the malignants he summoned be turned against him?

Panicking, the old man released Hazel and hobbled away, but the vengeful malignants gave him no chance to escape. With terror etched across his face, the old man muttered in disbelief, “How could this be? That boy… He managed to manipulate my malignants with his emotions. That's impossible! It’s abso—”

Before he could finish his thought, the malignants descended upon him, tearing him apart. Tybalt, his strength spent, collapsed weakly to the ground.

“Finally… It’s over,” he muttered breathlessly.

At that moment, Hazel began to regain consciousness. Taking in the horrific scene around her, it was not long before she understood what had transpired. Her eyes darted across the battlefield until they landed on Tybalt, lying not far away.

“Tybalt! Are you alright?” she called, rushing over to his side.

Tybalt's face was pale, and he closed his eyes as he said weakly, “Don’t worry… I’m… I’m fine.”

Hazel hurriedly channeled her true energy, trying to heal Tybalt's external injuries. However, the three malignants that should have vanished with the old man suddenly began to approach them once more.

She carefully placed him into the car. "Hold on! I'll get you to a hospital right away!" she said, her voice filled with urgency.

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Meanwhile, Reese and Oleander were still locked in a fierce battle. Oleander was taking things in stride. He had a home-field advantage here. Reese defeating him on his own turf was impossible, or so he believed.

Reese was breathing heavily, his fatigue starting to show. Oleander was proving to be a tricky opponent. However, Reese knew he had to keep stalling for time. Just a little longer!