Semua Bab My Substitute Bride: Bab 41 - Bab 50

"Alright. If there's nothing else, I'm heading out."Noel clapped Aaron on the shoulder and turned to leave with a smile."Take care, sir!" Aaron quickly saluted in respect.Not long after Noel left Lifeward Medical, he returned to the branch office. When he arrived outside the building, someone greeted him."Boss! You're back!"Dustin, Owen, and Gavin were on patrol when they spotted Noel. The moment they saw him, all three jogged over with big grins.Ever since Noel had beaten the fight right out of them, the trio had been nothing but respectful. They had been working harder than ever, too."Yeah. Keep up the good work," Noel said, nodding at their dedication. It wasn't often he handed out praise.Vroom!Just then, a loud engine roared to life. A BMW shot out of the parking lot, its tires squealing slightly as it picked up speed."That's Ms. Quinton's car!" one of the guards called out.The moment they saw the vehicle, the three men scrambled to lift the gate. After all, Y

It was clear both Jacob and Lulu were seriously eyeing the Mystic Pill formula.Dylan's expression turned solemn at Lulu's words. Quinton Pharmaceuticals had built its reputation on the Mystic Pill. Without it, the company wouldn't be where it was today.Even so, it had been years since they'd developed anything new. Business had stagnated, and no matter how much Dylan tried to act unconcerned, the weight of it was catching up to him.Yvette stood silent beside him, deep in thought.If Quinton Pharmaceuticals wanted to grow, going public was the only way. But that meant attracting investors, and without offering up the Mystic Pill formula, that would be nearly impossible.No formula, no money. No money, no going public. It was that simple."It's just a formula, right?" Noel suddenly said, casually stepping forward. "If Mr. Dylan doesn't want to give up the Mystic Pill recipe, I can offer the Quinton family a different one. Something old and valuable."He spoke with calm certai

As Grace spoke, she reached for a teacup on the table.Crack!She crushed the cup in her hand."Are you threatening me?" Noel's voice suddenly dropped low."Not exactly a threat," Grace replied. "Maybe just a little warning."She released her grip, and shattered glass spilled across the floor."What's going on?" Yvette hurried out of the locker room, already in her riding gear."Nothing, just an accident. I broke the cup," Grace said with a quick smile, turning her attention back to Yvette. "Come on, I'll take you inside."Ten minutes later, everyone invited to tonight's party had already arrived at Oceanview Racecourse.In a place like Hibiscus City, being a horseback riding enthusiast was a sign of status. But getting invited to this kind of event? That was reserved for the elite of the elite. Almost everyone here came from powerful, well-established families, just like Hugo.With Yvette's background, she probably wouldn't have been invited without Grace's help.At that mo

At that moment, every other horse in the arena lowered its head, unwilling to meet the black thoroughbred's gaze.Even Ruby grew restless, pacing nervously with a flicker of fear in her eyes."Is that a thoroughbred from Angloria?" someone in the crowd whispered, recognizing the rare breed."They say thoroughbred Angloria horses are nearly extinct. There are fewer than a hundred left in the world.""And each one's worth at least ten million dollars!"Riding high on the black horse, Hugo grinned with pride. "To get this thoroughbred, I had someone specially bring it over from a noble estate's auction in Angloria!"With a thoroughbred like this, Hugo was convinced he couldn't lose."This is over!""Hugo's pulling out all the stops. There's no way this guy can win."Seeing Hugo's horse make its entrance, Grace couldn't help but shake her head.In Valoria, Angloria thoroughbreds had earned a legendary nickname—the Crimson Steed.Ruby was just a warmblood worth maybe a million. S

"Die! Just die!" Hugo shouted fiercely from his tall black horse, wild with rage. He refused to lose, especially not to a nobody like Noel."You're just asking for it, huh?"Noel's eyes turned icy as Hugo's massive horse reared up above him.Even Ruby was fearful, her eyes wide and panicked.In that split second before disaster, Noel made a move no one saw coming.He lifted both legs off the stirrups and balanced on the horse's back with one hand. In a swift, fluid motion, he spun around and delivered a powerful kick straight to the black stallion.Thud!The massive beast easily weighed half a ton, but Noel's solid kick sent it flying backward with a heavy thud.Bang!With a loud crash, Hugo and his horse slammed into the nearby rail and were thrown clear off the track."H-He sent them flying?!"Everyone watching stood frozen in shock. Was this guy even human?!Without missing a beat, Noel spun smoothly back around and landed perfectly on his horse. Then, he crossed the f