Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 1617

Nigel’s fighting spirit surged upon hearing those words. Initially, he had

teetered on the brink of surrender, but now determination coursed through

his veins.

What an arrogant rascal! Nigel thought in silence.

Bernett and Hannah exchanged nervous glances. Their palms were coated

with a film of perspiration. Their emotions mirrored Nigel’s, which were a

blend of anxiety and anticipation.

“Just a moment ago,” Dominic chortled, “he boasted of defeating opponents with a single hand. Now, the tables have turned. He’s the one challenged to fight using only one hand. Perhaps this old folk won’t emerge victorious in

such a duel!”

Dominic’s laughter echoed through the room, which further drew angry

glares from the Finch family.

Dylan Yarrow, ever stoic, made no move to silence Dominic. Dominic’s

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laughter added a layer of rivalry. The tension hung thick in the air, a clash of

pride and skill.

Nigel stood opposite Emmanuel. They formed a mismatched pair. Any

discerning observer could see that Nigel’s skill paled in comparison to the

formidable Emmanuel. Dominic, ever the provocateur, openly mocked the

Finch family. His laughter echoed. It was a taunt that cut deeper than any

blade. But he was no mere spectator. His motives remained shrouded. Could

he be a warlord in disguise, using this spectacle to prove allegiance or seek

refuge with the Quillen family?

“You little brat!” Nigel’s voice cracked, rage boiling over. “I’ll kill you! I’m going

to kill you!”

Shame washed over him. That was the greatest shame of his life. His eyes.

turned bloodshot, and he launched a desperate attack against Emmanuel.

Desperation fueled his blows.

How unreasonable!

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How unreasonable!

For decades, Nigel had been the challenger, the one who tested others‘

mettle. Now, the tables were cruelly turned. Emmanuel, that scoundrel, had

its limits.

Nigel’s determination and the strength exerted

Emmanuel remained

spectators craned their necks, eyes riveted on the unfolding

Between Nigel and Emmanuel, an invisible galaxy of

It was a cosmic expanse separating skill from futility.

too pathetic!” a voice sneered from the crowd. “Did

to be strong?” The

that echoed through the air.

me lose my bet,” another

did. But he’s both

guy!” The crowd murmured in agreement, their

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palpable.

swears erupted with a chorus of

disappointment.

heart lay cold, his spirit shattered.

his decades of martial arts had he faced such humiliation. The

a relentless assault,

he could kill Emmanuel. But fate was cruel. It was a taunting

Emmanuel fought with

with pain radiated when

two blows on him.

a pair of panda–like bruises encircling

electric atmosphere of the arena, Shane’s laughter

resemblant to a raucous celebration.

made Nigel start off as a

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as a panda. It’s like you are performing a magic show!” His words.

a nod to the absurdity

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was so evident that he almost performed Adriel’s “Dance

Way” right there on the spot.

Frederick joined the chorus. His relief was

I won a million!” he

call me a jinx anymore!” The crowd erupted, their cheers

symphony of fortune.

arena ground laid Nigel, defeated and

worse than death.

stubbornness, a last vestige of pride. “If I hadn’t

“and if

beaten me!” His defiance hung in the

desperate plea.

that he was still being stubborn, Emmanuel simply hid both of his

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how about this. I’ll let you use both legs

that

was fueled by vengeance. “You said it

“If you die, don’t blame anyone else!” This was what he

wanted to hear.

faced a crossroads. Emmanuel’s challenge

weapons. If

fighter in history.

coveted.

reality mocked Nigel. No matter

his grasp. With

through Nigel’s skull, knocking

Pain exploded, and Nigel’s surrender

voice cracked, desperation echoing. “I

lose!”

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another strike, but Nigel waved his hands in fear,

from his toothless mouth, unintelligible.

mercy or defiance, no