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

arrogance to its limits. His death

the strength

Emmanuel remained unscathed.

the spectators craned their necks, eyes riveted on the

an invisible galaxy of

expanse separating skill from

pathetic!” a voice sneered

strong?” The

through the air.

another voice chimed in, bitterness lacing

But he’s both weak and pretentious. Talking

shameless guy!” The crowd murmured

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palpable.

arena, swears erupted with a chorus of

disappointment.

heart lay cold, his spirit

his decades of martial arts had he faced such

relentless assault, chipping away at his resolve.

only he could kill Emmanuel. But fate

Nigel’s inadequacy when Emmanuel fought with one hand. Nigel

punishing punches, with pain radiated

blows on him.

of

the electric atmosphere of the arena, Shane’s laughter echoed. It was

raucous celebration. “Haha,

artistic flair! You made Nigel

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as a panda. It’s like you are performing a

to the absurdity of the duel.

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so evident that he almost performed Adriel’s “Dance

right there on the spot.

Frederick joined the chorus.

won a

jinx anymore!” The crowd erupted, their cheers a

symphony of fortune.

ground laid Nigel, defeated and

worse than

to stubbornness, a last vestige of pride. “If

one hand,” he rasped, “and if you hadn’t injured me, you

wouldn’t have beaten me!” His defiance hung in the

desperate plea.

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

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offered. “Nigel, how about this. I’ll let you

that

leap was fueled by vengeance. “You said it

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

wanted to hear.

crossroads. Emmanuel’s challenge had

his only weapons. If he failed now,

branded the lousiest and dumbest fighter in history.

coveted.

reality mocked Nigel. No matter how he attacked, Emmanuel

grasp.

kick that reverberated through Nigel’s

exploded, and

voice cracked,

lose!”

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but Nigel waved his hands in fear,

Words tumbled from his toothless mouth, unintelligible.

for mercy or defiance, no one could tell.