Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband-Chapter 1233: He Shines With Radiance

Dianna went back, but that night she tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

In the early morning, she woke up very early, and after enduring until eight o’clock, she turned on the LCD TV.

On the military channel, the host, speaking in standard Mandarin, reported that Julian Carter officially retired yesterday and the new leader is coming into office today. This new leader, long awaited by everyone, is indeed the military legend, Blood Eagle.

"Blood Eagle, whose real name is Mort Thorne, was the biggest boss in Starfall City three years ago, and his true identity was rarely known to outsiders..."

Dianna’s ears buzzed; she couldn’t hear anything else. Her mind was filled with the thought that Mort Thorne had become the leader, Mort Thorne was this new leader!

His identity was finally revealed.

He had stepped into the light.

The television screen switched, showing a scene where many media reporters had gathered. These reporters were orderly and didn’t dare to make a loud noise. A warning line was drawn at the site, and all were black-armed special police officers holding guns, making the scene serious and solemn.

At that moment, a bulletproof jeep drove in, and the rear window slowly lowered, revealing a familiar yet unfamiliar face.

It was Mort Thorne.

Mort Thorne sat in the back seat, wearing a black shirt today. The reflecting glass shone on his face, making him look unbelievably handsome today.

Dianna’s gaze fell on his face and couldn’t be moved even a fraction.

The man who slept next to her last night was now unattainable.

She could only see him on television now.

"Dianna." At this moment, Raymond Alden walked over.

Dianna quickly picked up the remote control and turned off the TV.

"Dianna, why are you hiding? Who doesn’t know now that Mort Thorne is the new leader? It’s already turned everything upside down outside, overshadowing the entire entertainment circle for a time."

"Senior, is it so lively outside?"

"Yes, the military is celebrating because they finally saw their hero."

Is that so?

After last night, he hadn’t contacted her again.

Dianna returned to her room, picked up her phone, bit her crimson lower lip with fine white teeth, and nervously dialed that heart-etched familiar number. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

The melodious phone ringtone rang once and then picked up. Dianna’s eyes lit up, "Hello, A..."

"Hello, Leader Mort is in a meeting, may I know who is calling? I am Leader Mort’s secretary, if you have any message, I can convey it to Leader Mort." A polite and sweet voice said.

Dianna’s small hand quickly gripped the phone, it wasn’t him, but his secretary.

Now she couldn’t reach his phone.

Is this his new secretary?

Judging by the voice, this secretary must be quite beautiful.

Old Leader Carter’s confidential secretary was male, and now his secretary is a young, beautiful woman.

Dianna didn’t speak, she just hung up the phone.

She sat dazedly on the carpet beside the bed, her slender white legs curled up, and her slender arms hugged herself. Her long, butterfly-wing-like eyelashes drooped with disappointment, thinking, did he not want her anymore?

That day at the police station, she didn’t mean to say what she did.

...

Mort Thorne’s award ceremony began.

Dianna got out of the car and came to the iron railing, where many onlookers gathered, seeing a lot of housewives among them. Everyone was watching through the railings.

Dianna stood in an inconspicuous corner where there weren’t too many people, so there was no need to crowd.

She looked inside, where soldiers wore camouflage uniforms. The host announced, "Now, please welcome Leader Mort to the stage."

Mort Thorne was about to appear.

The soldiers all turned their heads in unison, their eyes filled with admiration and respect, looking toward the forefront.

"Wow, Leader Mort is coming!"

The onlookers also fixed their gaze.

Dianna stood among the crowd, following their gaze to look over there.

From a distance, a tall and strong figure walked over, wearing a military uniform, with golden pine branches and three golden stars on his shoulder, a first-class general, and a black belt fastened his well-developed abs. Mort Thorne walked over with steady steps.

Dianna’s eyes suddenly reddened. She often dreamed of how he would look in his military uniform, and it turned out he could exceed her imagination.

She slowly reached out her small hand, past the iron railing, stretching forward. Finally, this day had come when he stood in the center of thousands, basking in his bright glory.

She curved her lips, and large teardrops fell, instantly blurring her vision.

She was happy, truly so happy.

She felt honored.

Dianna, with tearful eyes, looked ahead at that imposing figure standing on the high steps, bathed in the dazzling and warm golden sunshine, receiving everyone’s attention and admiration.

Who else could lead a life like his, heavy and full of trials, turning into an example and faith in others’ hearts?

He had finally found his sky and, like an eagle, was about to spread his wings and soar high.

No one could stop his steps.

Over the years, he had stepped out of the darkness into the light, instantaneously radiant.

Dianna reached out her small hand and placed it on her heart. She felt a faint pain inside, tinged with sadness, while joy, like a vine, grew wildly from her heart.

All this love, sweetness, pain, was because of him.

"Salute!"

At this moment, a voice sounded.

Bang, all the uniformed soldiers clapped their right legs smartly against their left side, then all saluted.

The man standing on the high stage surveyed the whole venue from above, then raised his right hand and returned a military salute.

All the noise suddenly quieted down, as the geese flew silently by, and the red flag waved in the wind. Whose silhouette had frozen into eternity at that moment?

...

The award ceremony ended, and all the onlookers began to disperse. Someone accidentally bumped into Dianna, causing her to suddenly black out.

"Sorry, miss, are you okay?" The person who bumped her quickly apologized.

Dianna closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them again, feeling dizzy and lightheaded.

Her small hand pressed against her pounding heart as she felt nauseous.

Her palm-sized face turned pale. She shook her head, "I’m fine..."

"Everyone, please step aside, Leader Mort’s car is coming out." At that moment, someone came out to maintain order.

Dianna took a few steps back, and people consciously made way.

At that moment, a military green bulletproof jeep slowly drove out, Leader Mort’s special vehicle appeared.

This jeep was custom-made, with the shining windows covered in new black tempered film, making it impossible for those outside to see inside.

Dianna watched this jeep, as it came closer and closer, she fixated her gaze on it, not blinking.

She knew he was inside.

Although she couldn’t see, she felt a burning gaze through the window, falling on her.