Mr. CEO's Substitute Bride-Chapter 818 - 814: Magnetic Creatures Develop Psychological Dependence on Males

"Auntie, happy birthday." Placing the cake in the center of the dining table, Mia Foster walked over to Melody Zachary and sat down gracefully, nodding to the gentlemen in the room as a form of greeting.

Felix Shaw instructed the waiter to serve the dishes. During the waiting time, Evander Lancaster joked with a smile, "Sis Mia, I’ve noticed that ever since you parted ways with my third brother, it seems like you’ve gotten even more beautiful."

Mia Foster gave a faint, slight smile without responding, but Melody Zachary playfully chided, "Evander, what are you saying? Mia has always been this beautiful." After saying this, she grabbed Mia’s hand and smiled, "Isn’t that right, Mia?"

Mia Foster could only muster a reluctant smile in return.

Felix Shaw had already untied the cake’s ribbons, placed the birthday candles, and lit them with a lighter, "Come on, let’s sing a birthday song for mom."

Everyone stood up, clapping and singing ’Happy Birthday’...

"Mom, make a wish first, and then blow out the candles."

Melody Zachary closed her eyes and clasped her hands, making a silent wish towards the candles, her lips moving slightly without a sound. After she stopped, she opened her eyes and blew out the birthday candles. Amidst the applause, Felix Shaw asked, "Mom, what wish did you make just now?"

"Oh, I just wish my son could let me have a grandchild soon." Melody Zachary sat back in her chair, smiling as she spoke. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Nicholas Croft and Nathan Moore both glanced at Mia Foster lightly, both sensing the tension. Although it was Melody’s birthday celebration, neither man showed much enthusiasm on their faces.

Mia Foster licked her lips as she sat back in her chair, her expression visibly awkward.

Felix Shaw glanced over at his mother while helping to pour her some tea, insinuating, "Mom, it’s not just up to me, you know,"

Mia Foster...

Unconsciously turned her face to the side.

Seeing Mia Foster’s discomfort, Melody Zachary held her hand and smiled, "Mia, don’t worry about it; Felix just talks without thinking sometimes."

Melody’s attempt at explaining only made Mia Foster more embarrassed. She forced a smile, feeling like everyone at the table was staring at her.

Standing up, she said, "Auntie, I’m going to the restroom."

"Oh, go ahead, go ahead, but be quick; the food will be out soon." Melody Zachary patted Mia Foster’s hand and urged her with a smile.

As soon as Mia Foster stepped out of the private room, Melody Zachary displeasedly glared at her son, "You’re usually good at finding women, so why not take it seriously when it matters? Step up!"

"Mom, can you really blame me?" Felix Shaw sat back in the chair, "She won’t even look at me. I can’t impress her without a chance."

Melody Zachary glared at her son again. Although she said nothing, it was clear she was not pleased. Then she turned to the three men opposite, "Nicholas, Nathan, and Evander, you three should help Felix come up with some ideas."

"Auntie, what kind of idea can we come up with? If you ask me, third brother should just take the bull by the horns with the third sister-in-law—whether she agrees or not, just keep her tied by your side and never let go. I’m sure third sister-in-law will be completely devoted to him in the end." Before Nicholas Croft and Nathan Moore could speak, Evander Lancaster suggested a terrible idea.

"This kid, what a way to talk," Melody Zachary laughed and teased after Evander’s comment, but he stubbornly retorted, "Auntie, I have scientific backing for this. I learned in biology class that magnetic creatures develop psychological dependence on the male they’ve mated with..."

"This child, what nonsense are you spouting," Melody Zachary interrupted Evander with a laugh before he could finish speaking. But before anything else could be said, Felix Shaw, who had been busy pouring tea, complained slightly, "I need an opportunity for that mating."