Chapter 311
My Substitute CEO Bride
Chapter 311
The signal to the surveillance footage was interrupted.
After Melody disconnected the surveillance systemâs cables in Sweedyâs hospital ward, she stated the purpose of their arrival, âWeâre here to take what Shanty gave you!â
Abruptly, a tremble ran through Sweedy. Her gaze that was fixed on them was filled with fear and anxiety as she asked, âJ-Just who are you guys?â
âIâm from the Young Family Village,â Nash revealed, as only by claiming to be from the Young Family Village could they get Sweedy to hand over the fragment.
âY-Young Family⦠Village? What is that place?â Sweedy was puzzled at first. However, she then exclaimed in surprise, âHow do you know my sisterâs name?â
âMy grandmother is also from Young Family Village. I heard about Shanty from her,â Melody said with a blank expression as she crossed her arms.
After a long silence, Sweedy glared at Nash and asked, âWhose child are you? Is your family close to my sister?â
âHeâs the direct descendant of Christopher Young. Sweedy is just someone who married into the branch family,â Melody answered on Nashâs behalf.
Sweedy looked at Nash in disbelief. âHow can I trust you?â
âYou have no choice. We need that last piece of the map,â Melody said coldly in a formidable manner. She was exuding the aura of a strong and assertive businesswoman.
Sweedy came from a prestigious family but still lowered her head in Melodyâs presence. âMy sister sewed the last piece into the âMap of Splendid Mountains and Riversâ. I handed that map to my third brother for safekeepingâ¦â
âWhoâs your third brother?â Nash asked quickly.
âHis name is Sylvan Joe,â Sweedy answered honestly.
âDo you know anything else about the Young family?â Nash asked again.
Sweedy revealed the truth she was privy to. âThe Lanes and the Duersons were involved in the Young family massacre!â
Her gaze was dodgy. She had considered exposing Walter as well, but given they were husband and wife, she decided to keep that information hidden.
Nash, however, had already guessed that Walter had something to do with Sweedy being inflicted with the Longhorn. âYour husband, Walter. He was involved too, right?â
It was clear to them now that Walter had made Sweedy a vegetable in order to hide certain secrets. Sweedy had been in the ward ever since she woke up, and this showed that Walter was keeping her confined there.
âWhen Howard came to Walter for manpower that time, Walter didnât know that he had intended to deal with the Young family. Walter had no choice but to agree to his request since he was a member of the Green Bamboo Association,â Sweedy explained.
âMr. Young, I beg you. Spare my husbandâs life on the account that my sister is also from the Young Family Village!â Sweedy pleaded with her head lowered.
Melody glanced at Nash from the corner of her eye, curious about how the man would handle this situation.
âThe ignorant bear no wrong.
âWalter was unaware of what happened back then and was forced to lend his manpower to Howard. I donât blame him,â Nash sighed and turned to Melody. âLetâs go look for Sylvan.â
They left the ward, and by coincidence, saw Walter walking toward them.
âMr. Calcraft, is my wife okay?â Walter looked nervous. He was afraid that she might have revealed some things to Nash.
âSheâs fine. She just needs some more rest,â Nash replied expressionlessly before quickly walking away with Melody.
âIâll walk you out!â Walter called out and hurried after them.
After seeing Nashâs group off, he rushed to Sweedyâs room and asked coldly, âWhat did you tell them just now?â
Nashâs attitude had changed dramatically from how he was earlier. Walter could not help but assume the worst. Sweedy just shook her head. âI didnât say anything.â
Since the Young family members had forgiven Walter, the Watsons would not face any retaliation. Walter likely had no idea just who Nash was. Nash had even sent the others out just now, which meant that he did not want anyone else to know his background either. In this case, she would also keep his secret.
In an Audi outside the villa, Xeno had ended a call. With a dark expression, he said, âSylvan has a significant amount of debt. He used the Map of Splendid Mountains and Rivers as collateral to the creditor, Black Tiger Hall. They, in turn, entrusted it to the Artful Prosperity Auction House for consignment. The auction house has scheduled to auction it this afternoon!â