Chapter 1072
My Substitute CEO Bride
Chapter 1072
âMadam Mare⦠A-Are you joking?â
Jalen stared at Lauren intently, seemingly trying to catch a sign that she was lying from her facial expressions.
Lauren did not bother explaining further as she placed the phone on
the coffee table.
Everyone immediately saw the text message Hera sent.
All of them had witnessed Heraâs growth. They knew she would not be cracking jokes at times like these
âHahahaâ¦â
âWonderful, this is wonderful! Hera has found herself a wonderful
husband!â
âAll our problems will be solved if weâve acquired Innovate Collective!â
âThis is wonderful. The founding chairman will be able to rest easy,
bless his soul!â
Tears of joy brimmed in the managersâ eyes.
Jalen abruptly got to his feet and said solemnly, âLetâs adjourn the
meeting for today!â
Upon hearing that, the smiles immediately vanished from everyoneâs
faces.
What?
Was he upset over this piece of wonderful news?
The chairman had not even said anything yet.
He was a mere manager. Who did he think he was to announce that the meeting was adjourned?
An ugly look appeared on Seamusâ face as he nearly lost control of
his temper.
The manager of the Business Department grabbed an ashtray and nearly lobbed it toward Jalenâs head,
Jalenâs eyes widened as he hurriedly said, âWhat I meant was that Harrison and Lauren should hurry home and prepare dinner since itâs
getting late!â
He was part of Baroqueâs production line and had been one of the most stressed individuals when the company was struggling.
Now that the problem had been taken care of, he was overjoyed.
âGod damn it, can you finish your sentences in one go? I nearly lost
control of myself!â
The manager of the Business Department put the ashtray back down, prompting Seamus and the others to burst into laughter.
Harrison finally recovered his wits and said, âJalen is right. I should share a drink or two with my son-in-law tonight!â
The meeting ended amidst laughter.
Nash had no idea he had solved all of Baroqueâs problems.
He acquired Innovate Collective for the sole reason that their
employees dared lay a finger on his family.
Three vans filled to the brim with medicinal herbs were parked at the
villaâs entrance.
âNashy, was this what you meant when you invited me over for
drinks?â
Eric carried two bags of herbs down the steps into the basement.
There was a disgruntled expression on his face.
He had been shopping with Winnie when Nash called and invited him.
over for drinks.
He only realized he had been fooled upon arriving at Nashâs place.
Nash exited the basement and grinned, âWe can drink to our heart content once I finish crafting the medicinal pills!â
When he finished his sentence, he turned to Melody, who was sitting
in the driverâs seat of a 911 Porsche. She was scrolling through her
phone. âMs. Stone, canât you help us out here?â
Nash did not ask the van drivers to help bring the goods into the
basement because there were herbs that had supposedly gone
extinct and the divine cauldron there!
Melody rolled her eyes at Nash. âIâm a woman. Why are you making
me engage in physical labor?â
These herbs had cost her 300 million dollars.
Her wallet was still recovering from that bill!
âGosh, Nashy. I donât want to berate you, but you truly have no idea of how to be chivalrous. How could you ask such a good-looking
woman to do work like this?â
Eric did not hesitate to take Melodyâs side as he walked out of the
basement.
âI canât believe youâre valuing sex over our friendship!â
That was all Nash said before he continued moving the herbs.
Of course, he was not actually trying to get Melody to help him bring
the goods in.
It was just that Melody had not spoken to him since they returned. All he had been doing was purposely striking up a conversation to reduce
some of the tension in the air.
He knew why Melody was not speaking to him.
These herbs cost a hefty amount of money. Some serious damage
had been done to Melodyâs finances
He would have to compensate her handsomely once he finished
crafting the medicinal pills.
âIâll get a move on. I have a movie date with Winnie this evening.
Remember to buy me a drink next time we meet!â
Eric clasped his hands behind his back and sauntered off.
âAlright. See you, Eric!â
Nash smiled as he gazed at Ericâs retreating figure.
Then, Melody closed the car door and revved the engine.
âWhere are you going?â Nash asked instinctively.
âIâm going to pick up your wife!â
Melody put on her sunglasses and stepped on the gas.
The Porsche immediately catapulted off the ground with a swooshing
noise as it shot toward Nash.