A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO

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“What’s going on here?”

“What does Emmanuel have to do with whether she’s getting married or not?”

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“Exactly! I heard Emmanuel is Nathan’s master. Could there be some shocking connection between them?”

A wave of murmurs rippled through the crowd.

Xylie turned to Levi and asked, “Is that okay?”

“No, it’s not!” Levi flatly refused. “Whether you will marry Mr. Chapman is your own decision. Why involve another man? Especially at an occasion like this—it’s bound to cause misunderstandings!”

Emmanuel narrowed his eyes. He knew Levi to be a calculating man, not one to speak so bluntly without a hidden agenda. For him to say such a thing aloud–it had to be deliberate.

Is he trying to provoke me?

Xylie’s gaze also shifted to Emmanuel, her eyes full of worry.

Her expression spoke volumes. Emmanuel could tell exactly what she was thinking: she was pleading with him not to act on impulse like he had in the past.

Then her eyes darted to the powerful figures surrounding them. Her subtle gestures conveyed a warning to Emmanuel: these people were all waiting for an opening, ready to pounce at the first sign of weakness.

Emmanuel nodded slightly to show he understood. With a calm smile, he said, “Xylie, speak your mind boldly. Marriage is a decision you should make for yourself.”

Xylie nodded back, her gaze shifting from him to Nathan.

“Mr. Nathan, you’re handsome and outstanding,” she began, her voice steady. “It’s no wonder so many women admire you. I, too, hold you in high regard.”

Her words took the crowd by surprise.

Even Levi hadn’t anticipated this turn. Everyone in the room was well aware of what this marriage alliance symbolized. If the Chapman family aligned themselves with Emmanuel, a marriage alliance with the Tanner family was impossible.

While today’s gathering had other underlying purposes, the prospect of solidifying a union between the two families would have been a perfect outcome–killing two birds with one stone.

But then, Xylie suddenly changed her tone.

“However,” she continued, her voice firm, “I know I’m not worthy of you, Mr. Chapman. That’s why I don’t wish to marry you.”

What?!

The crowd was shocked by her announcement. Gasps and exclamations erupted, leaving many who hadn’t grasped the situation utterly dumbfounded.

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Nathan, then why did your family come

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had also sent a sizable delegation

known as

was Birch, one of the

a team of martial

But she was fully aware of what was likely to unfold today and had been biding her time, waiting for the perfect

words had become the turning

faint smile. He had always been reluctant to reject women, especially beautiful ones. However, he knew full well

before he could respond, someone in the crowd suddenly pointed a finger at Emmanuel and shouted, “It has to

Ridiculous!

to everyone’s shock, such absurd accusations were immediately echoed

condemnation against Emmanuel began to

now, Ms. Tanner wanted to speak with Emmanuel first–there must be something going on between

Ms. Veronica,

like him doesn’t belong in Zovince!”

been lying in wait, erupted in fury, voices rising in a chorus of indignation. It was as if the entire scene had been premeditated, waiting for the right moment to strike.

react, Ashton–unable

“Stop spouting nonsense-”

to stay calm. He clearly had no

well that no matter how restrained or low–key he remained, these people would provoke

he took a step

Xylie couldn’t help but tense up and step forward as well, her heart clenched in

was nothing more than a setup by the Tanner family to orchestrate an attack on Emmanuel. That was why she

plan hadn’t worked, and the moment she had feared

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eyes.

they want to pin a crime on you, they’ll always find excuse,” Emmanuel muttered,

with disdain,

be as pointless as reasoning with fools–a complete

do you all want? Say it out loud!” he roared, his voice reverberating

the noisy crowd in

leaned over to Veronica. He whispered urgently, “Veronica, mobilize our family’s security forces! If any of these people dare to make a move, suppress

expression, however, was grave.

situation, but the consequences of doing so would

they stood up for Emmanuel by teaching a lesson to that group of privileged young elites. The

revenue had taken a hit, dropping by several percentage points. While their wealth was vast, no one liked to see money slipping away. And

with these powerful elites of Zovince–this time not

Smack!

table and stood up, pointing a finger at Emmanuel as he roared, “Emmanuel Lowe! You

an official in the

lead, others immediately joined

your