My Substitute CEO Bride romance Capítulo 2383

Dusky did not make any sudden moves, knowing he was already surrounded by six people.

He explained to the group, "Humans—good and evil, right and wrong—are shaped by circumstances. However, there's something that seems to always be synonymous with mistakes—lies.

"The Calhouns' ancestor, named Taylor Calhoun, had fought against demons. In the end, he poisoned himself to disperse the power of the demon progenitor. Do you understand what I mean?"

The group was instantly stunned by his words. Charlotte was especially devastated.

"You mean... I... killed Astin?"

Dusky did not respond, but the fact that Astin was lying motionless on the ground was evidence enough.

Charlotte quickly ran to Astin's side, holding his body as she sobbed uncontrollably.

"Why, why? Why did you lie to me?"

She was overwhelmed with despair; the harsh truth too much for anyone to bear. Dusky had not really wanted to tell them this, but if he did not, fate would lead them in another direction.

Hence, his role now was to mercilessly reveal the truth, all for the sake of...

A flash of golden light appeared. In the next second, a mysterious talisman materialized in Dusky's hand.

"As expected," Dusky said as if he had foreseen it. He then placed the talisman on Astin's body.

Instantly, Astin's body began to emit a brilliant golden light. It shot across the sky, and the wounds on Astin's body started healing rapidly.

Amazingly, Astin opened his eyes.

"What... is this?"

Dusky called his name, "Astin Cole, your deeds have reached the heavenly emperor. Would you be willing to become a god?"