My Substitute CEO Bride romance Capítulo 78

Hubert and Rooney could toss away their dignity, but Helena was a person who cared about her reputation and image the most.

Therefore, Lauren chose to confront Helena.

“Mom, let's just admit that we lost." With a flushed face, Helena spoke up with gritted teeth.

“No way! We’re talking about 1.5 million here. That's several years' worth of our expenses!"

Herman slammed his palm on the table and coldly uttered, “You’re making a spectacle of yourselves!”

The bet was placed by Helena’s family.

Now, it was Helena’s family who wanted to call it off.

Money could be earned again, but the loss of dignity would only lead to ridicule.

Seeing Herman angry, Rooney very reluctantly handed over the bank card.

Skadi took out her phone, opened the banking app, and had Helena transfer the money via her phone.

Helena transferred the 1.5 million to Skadi, her face wincing from the ache she felt.

Skadi then transferred 1.2 million to Hera.

With widened eyes, Hera said, “Skade, why did you give me so much? We only put up 220 grand!”

Skadi giggled. “We're besties. There's no need to get into details… I’m already very happy to have made 300 grand!”

Hera knew Skadi’s character.

Once she was this resolute, it was useless to resist.

She silently made a decision to help Skadi ask for the guy’s phone number again later.

The birthday banquet lasted for about two hours.

After Joseph gave a closing speech, he began to see off the guests.

Outside the mansion, the warden crouched next to the wheelchair and bid farewell to his master.

Mr. Lee embraced the warden in tears.

Unable to hold himself back, the warden also had tears welling up in his eyes.

Now that they had said their farewells, he feared the next time he returned would be for his master’s funeral.

Stellar whispered to Nash, “Can Mr. Lee’s illness be cured?”

Nash shook his head. “It’s normal aging; the natural cycle of life!”

Dementia in old age was caused by the degeneration of the brain’s nerves.

Hera squatted for a long time but never found the opportunity.

Skadi sighed. “Forget it. I should be content with just idolizing him. I have to accept that I can't get together with him!"

Hera giggled. “I didn’t expect you to have feelings for a man. I’ll take you to a bar another day…”

“Forget it. I invited you countless times before this, but you never showed up!"

“I’ll definitely go next time!”

“Alright then. I’m going back first. Remember to go shopping with me tonight!”

“Okay. Come and pick me up from the office after work!”

After bidding farewell, the two went their separate ways.

After sending the warden into the car, Nash said, “My task is complete. Take care, Warden!”

Stellar was a bit dazed, “The warden’s illness…”

“Come and pick me up at eight o’clock tomorrow night!”

After Nash was done speaking, he vanished.