A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Ines’ face was pale. She stared at Lyana, hate written on her face.

Previously at the research institute, Lyana had used Suranne grass to humiliate and slander her.

Ines took a deep breath. Listening to the skeptical remarks of the people around her, she realized that they were all clowns, every single one of them. They were just like her at the research institute during that humiliating incident.

A trace of shame shone in Ines’ eyes. Only now did she realize how stupid and silly she had been back then.

At that moment, Chiara entered the room with a pot of Suranne weed in her arms and placed it on Lyana’s podium.

This weed pot from Suranne instantly caught everyone’s eye. It was like an invisible slap in the face of anyone who had doubted Lyana.

The entire room was now in turmoil.

Everyone looked at the Suranne weed in disbelief. Some took off their glasses and rubbed their eyes. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was indeed Suranne grass.

Some people have even taken pictures of the plant to take a closer look. By checking the internet, they discovered that the plant was indeed Suranne grass.

Although they all felt like they had been slapped, they were still very excited.

– Oh my God, it really is Suranne grass.

– How can Lyana Dubois own such an expensive plant?

– Suranne grass is priceless. Yet she dares to give it as a prize.

– All right, stop talking. Hurry to find the answer.

– That’s it, that’s it. I want to be the first to solve this puzzle.

Seeing the reactions of the people around her, Ines’ breathing became faster and faster. When she thought about the humiliation she had suffered at the research institute, she wanted to approach Lyana and give her a few slaps.

Ines’ eyes were getting redder and redder. Although Collin was angry with her, he genuinely loved her. He had spent a lot of money covering up the embarrassing incident that had taken place at the research institute. Otherwise, her reputation would have been ruined and she would no longer be able to attend such events.

Nathan sensed that something was wrong with Ines. He turned to look at her and gently patted her arm, gently consoling her.

– Ines, don’t worry. With Brother around, you’ll be fine.

When she heard Nathan’s words, she looked up at him and nodded slightly.

At that moment, Nathan’s gaze fell on Lyana.

She seemed to have changed a lot. She became even more confident and more eye-catching. Even standing on the stage, and without anyone in the audience answering her question, she could still remain calm and collected.

Nathan’s thin lips curved into an odd half-smile, his eyes shining with satisfaction.

Her little girl had really grown up.

Nathan lowered his gaze and turned to Ines, asking her gently:

– Do you really want the Suranne grass?.

When Ines heard Nathan’s question, her eyes lit up.

She was very arrogant, but she had to admit that Lyana was indeed more remarkable than her. Additionally, Lyana had the ability to cultivate Suranne Grass and Moonlight Grass.

If she could get her hands on that pot of Suranne’s weed, she’d give it to Collin one more time. When that happened, he would certainly treat her better.

She had to cling tightly to Collin. For her, he was the best springboard available. She was determined to lead a better life than Lyana in the future.

After much thought, she looked up at Nathan and said firmly, “Brother, I want it.”

Hearing Ines’ words, Nathan smiled affectionately and said in a soft voice:

– Okay, then I’ll win it back for you.

He lowered his gaze. After thinking, he looked up at Lyana, who was standing on the podium.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

– Is the answer related to his wife?

Nathan was the first to answer the question. Everyone’s eyes fell on Nathan’s face.

– Is Nathan Dubois trying to help his sister by setting fire to the powder?

– Don’t tell me Lyana gave Nathan the answer a long time ago. If he answers the riddle Lyana gave, then this pot of Suranne’s weed will still belong to the Dubois family.

– I do not think so.

– If that’s really the case, then the Dubois family is just too despicable

Lyana was slightly stunned upon hearing Nathan’s voice, but she quickly regained her composure. She nodded and said,

– Yes.

He thought for a while longer and asked:

– Has he found his wife?

– Yes.

At this time, a clear voice sounded from the side.

– Was he happy because he saw his wife?

Lyana looked up and saw Alexia looking at her excitedly.

Lyana nodded slightly.

– Yes.

When Alexia heard Lyana’s words, she was overjoyed.

Nathan glanced at nearby Alexia and frowned slightly. He was very unhappy with Alexia’s interference.

– Was he hurt by someone?

Lyana shook her head.

– No.

Ines, who was sitting next to Nathan, was looking at him anxiously. She was a little afraid that someone else would take the Suranne Grass.

She looked at Nathan, who was deep in thought. She lowered her gaze slightly and began to think seriously too, hoping she could help Nathan. However, her mind was in a mess and she couldn’t think calmly.

As Nathan and Alexia battled it out, the other people present also began to think seriously about the riddle. Many of them asked questions, but most received negative answers.

To Suranne Grass’s delight, many people even pulled out their phones to send the riddle to their friends, hoping their friends would help them solve the riddle.

The tension in the room was so strong that it could be cut with a knife.

Alexia’s eyes suddenly lit up. She asked :

– He was driving to find his wife?

– Yes.

Lyana nodded.

– Was his wife dead?

Alexia continued to ask.

– Yes.

– So there is no murderer on the scene? Alexia asked.

– Yes.

Alexia’s eyes lit up. She stood up hastily and gave the answer in one breath.

– This man’s wife should have disappeared, so the man was driving around looking for his wife. The stack of papers he placed on the front passenger seat was supposed to be a copy of a missing persons notice. If it was something like tissue paper or paper towel, it wouldn’t be a stack of paper.

– As the man was driving through the countryside, he realized he needed to go to the bathroom. That’s why he took a piece of paper to the field. That’s where he must have seen his wife’s body. He was happy to have found his wife, but he was heartbroken to find her dead. He was in such extreme grief that he committed suicide the following day.

After Alexia finished speaking, she looked at Lyana nervously.

Lyana’s beautiful fox eyes narrowed and her red lips curled slightly.

– Congratulations, you are right. This pot of Suranne grass will be given to you as a prize.

Alexia covered her mouth in excitement. She was a little afraid to scream for joy.

After sitting down again, she threw herself into William’s arms and said enthusiastically:

– Brother, am I not amazing? I managed to give the correct answer.

William saw Alexia’s elation and the corner of his mouth lifted in satisfaction.

Ines, on the other hand, was not in such a good mood. Seeing how happy Alexia was, her eyes darkened. This Suranne Grass should have belonged to him, but someone else had stolen it.

But she didn’t dare throw a tantrum. She had taken a liking to William. If she could marry Master Royer in the future, she would be Alexia’s sister-in-law…

Nathan could see that Ines was disappointed. Casually, he said:

– I was a little too slow this time. What gift do you want? I’ll catch up.

When Ines heard Nathan’s words, her eyes lit up. However, she hadn’t thought of the present she wanted yet, so she said:

– Then I will ask Brother when I have thought about it.

– Of course.

On the stage, Lyana’s heart gradually calmed down. Deep down, she didn’t want Nathan to get the Suranne Herb, because if he got his hands on it, he would definitely give it to Ines.

Fortunately, he failed to solve the riddle. Alexia was truly a smart young woman.