My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calcraft)

Chapter 2179

"Since that's the case, let me show you my strength!" Benedict shouted, beginning his ascent up the mountain with his bare hands.

Step by step, he made his way toward the summit.

As expected, the mountain was incredibly high, and it was nearly impossible for an average person to sustain the climb for even half an hour.

Predictably, Benedict fell repeatedly, only to rise and start again each time.

"It's not over yet!" he yelled, even as his energy drained away.

Despite his exhaustion, he refused to give up. Gradually, the mountain did not seem as insurmountable. He kept pushing forward, his hands and feet now completely raw and bleeding. Still, he did not stop. He gritted his teeth and continued to climb.

Unfortunately, he fell again.

Previously, he had managed to use his true energy as a cushion, avoiding severe injuries. This time was different. Having reached a higher point, his strength and energy were utterly depleted, leaving him unable to protect himself with true energy.

This fall ultimately broke his leg.

the barrier felt different. Benedict experienced

"Just go back the way you came. No one will blame you. You've done your

slapped himself and stood up again tremblingly. "I can do it!" he declared, limping his way up

He barely made it halfway

already. It's

Benedict muttered, barely conscious as

still urging him to quit. His resolve wavered, but his body

asking his father once Dad,

not remember his father's response, just that his father

rather, a warm one. Everyone was busy, and no one noticed little Benedict. Just then, his father

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his life,

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