Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 1925 Hidden in the Mountains

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Just as doubt began to creep in, Julian’s eyes lit up, and he suddenly pointed

toward the horizon, his voice sharp with excitement. “Look! There’s smoke

ahead!”

Roselynn and Ashton whipped their heads in the direction he was pointing,

and sure enough, wisps of white smoke curled lazily into the dusky sky. It was

undeniable proof that someone–or something–was there.

“Let’s go check it out,” Ashton said firmly, her tone leaving no room for

hesitation. As a seasoned police officer, bravery came naturally to her.

Roselynn, though not easily rattled, maintained her composure, yet the only

man in their trio, Julian, was visibly shaken. His heart raced, fear clinging to

him like a shadow. If it weren’t for the relentless pursuit that had driven them

into these deep, ominous woods, no sane person would have ventured into

this desolate wilderness.

“Heh, heh, it’s been ages since anyone dared to come this far. Who might you

be?” A chilling voice echoed from somewhere in the distance, followed by

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more voices that seemed to come from all directions.

“Oh, what a treat–two beauties with bodies to die for!” another voice jeered,

dripping with malice.

“Cackle, cackle, we’ve truly hit the jackpot today!”

Suddenly, disembodied voices filled the air around them, sinister and

mocking. It was immediately clear that they weren’t dealing with just one

person.

in the rapidly

terror. Julian’s terror got the better of him; his trembling hand clutched Roselynn’s arm so tightly it hurt.

attempt to sound reassuring, he

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tongue to keep from

could barely protect himself.

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Onza Summerton family!” Ashton

authority. “We’re here in search of the hidden

oppressive silence followed her words, thick as fog. The air

the three of

they just walked straight into the lair of

the Onza Summerton family, you say?”

do you plan

desperately in his pockets

the waning

character: ‘Summerton.‘

is our proof!” Julian called out, his

Summerton family.

me!”

shadow shot past, and before Julian could even register

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hand.

her senses sharpened by years of martial training, reacted

out to grab the figure, but her

with a speed and precision far beyond her

or I’ll shoot!” Ashton growled, drawing her

toward where the shadow had

heh,” a voice sneered from the darkness. “You think a gun

child’s toy

to someone else, the voice muttered, “But

all these years, someone from

finally come to

The voices snickered once more, sending a

through the air.

a figure emerged from the shadows–a

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oversized head, his small, squat body casting

was so unsettling that

couldn’t help but flinch.

doing here instead of making money out

with supplies

large–headed man barked, his tone

truth,” Julian stammered,

down. We’ve come here seeking

Who would dare?” The large–headed