My Substitute CEO Bride

"I'm giving you ten minutes to bring Geoffrey to the urban village in Aureus District," Hera said coldly before hanging up the phone. Gaspard's smile froze instantly on his face.

Sitting on the couch watching videos, Hunter asked, "Grandpa, was that Hera who called you?"

"She wants me to take your dad to the urban village in Aureus District..." Gaspard looked puzzled. "Why would she want us to go there so late at night?"

Hunter exclaimed, "Damn! Grandpa, you might not know this, but there's a new company called Southern Heaven Real Estate that was recently set up in the Southern Heaven Industrial Zone.

"They're moving into real estate and are developing the area in Aureus District. She must be looking to partner with us."

Gaspard's eyes lit up with excitement. "Aureus District is a lucrative opportunity. If we can secure contracts for building materials and renovation, we could make at least two billion!" He immediately pulled out his phone to call Geoffrey, his hands trembling with excitement.

At that moment, Geoffrey was drinking with Xeno and several leaders of second-tier families. Xeno, who could hold his liquor well, saw that everyone else was already tipsy.

Seeing a call from his father, a drunk Geoffrey said, "Mr. Hun... I need to take this call!" He then walked to a corner to answer the phone. Xeno had also received a call from Hera.

Moments later, Geoffrey returned to his seat, picked up his jacket from the chair, and said, "Mr. Hun, I have to leave for a bit. This meal is on me!"

Eyes narrowing, Xeno offered, "Shall I drive you there?"

Geoffrey was flattered by the offer but did not dare trouble the man. He smiled and waved his hand. "I wouldn't dare to trouble you, Mr. Hun. Let's meet up another time!" After saying this, he hurried out of the private room and called his driver to bring the car around.

Hera had given them only ten minutes, so they split into two groups to rush toward Aureus District. About seven minutes later, the father and son drove into Aureus District. Unbeknownst to them, Xeno was leading a convoy of seven or eight cars trailing behind them.

They could only drive up to the

entrance of the urban village, where Gaspard and Geoffrey parked their. car and walked into the village with four bodyguards. Hunter also

wanted to come, but conso with

past conflict with Hera, Gaspard decided against bringing him.

"Geoffrey, have you taken care of that matter?" Gaspard suddenly asked.

his

Geoffrey felt uneasy. "That old man and the kid are still in the village, but they shouldn't know anything!"

Gaspard's gaze deepened. "This village will soon be demolished, and we'll be doing a lot of business here. You'd better take care of those two soon!"

As they spoke, a dark figure approached them. Only when it got closer did they realize it was Finn.

Now a celebrity in Jonford and a powerful Profound Reality Realm expert, Finn often socialized with figures like Walter and Grant.

"You're here to pick us up, right, Mr. Carter?" Gaspard asked with a faint

smile, feeling quite proud. To think t

that the man had such good

relations with people like Walter yet was here to greet him personally.

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Finn gave Geoffrey a deep look and then said calmly, "Ms. Lewis has been waiting for a while. Please come with me." He led the two men toward a small house in the lansel family's neighborhood.

As Geoffrey recognized the familiar path, he grew increasingly anxious, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

Unaware of which exact house the university student his son had assaulted years ago lived in, Gaspard walked with his hands clasped behind his back, contemplating how to negotiate with Hera. Soon, they arrived at the doorstep of the Hansel household. Geoffrey trembled violently and stammered, "Dad... Dad... I want to go home..."

"Go home? And give up on such a good opportunity?"