My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2781

"Father, even if I die here today, will it change nothing? That record, that meeting transcript—I read it and then deleted it. Don't worry, I didn't tell anyone. Father, I understand your concerns for the people. But I want to ask you about the blood that flows through your veins.

"The great king of Sand Country, Dusvad Bradstone… Is this truly your choice? Will your people really appreciate this decision?!"

At that moment, Dusvad raised his fist high. "The king's choice doesn't require your interference!"

Dusvad's fist was aimed directly at Peter. "This is the consequence of defying me!"

With a powerful punch, Dusvad struck. His expression remained emotionless.

At that moment, Peter disappeared from view. Dusvad realized he had not struck Peter and turned to look out the window.

"Banjo, what do you mean by this?"

The leader of the Siege Point Organization, Banjo, had saved Peter.

"Your Majesty, it seems you remain as stubborn as ever."

"Banjo! Are you also going to defy my will?!"

Banjo shook his head. "No, no, no. I just don't want to see any more of my family suffer. I'll settle this with you later, Dusvad."

With that, Banjo took Peter and left. Dusvad gritted his teeth, feeling helpless.

…

His meticulous inquiries and involvement in planning the itinerary clearly indicated something was amiss. Given the current situation, Dusvad surely recognized that the Gorgeous Country incident was quite dangerous.

Logically, such matters should be mentioned briefly and kept under wraps, and leaders had to keep their plans confidential.

Yet, Dusvad elaborately detailed the airport location and the specific arrangements upon their arrival in Sand Country. This level of transparency was detrimental to the secrecy of the plans.

The elders of the state capital also noticed this oddity, but out of courtesy, they chose to overlook it.

After hanging up, their expressions turned grave.

Kaden then looked at Nash. "It seems you were right all along. The king of Sand Country can no longer be trusted."