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.

the dimly lit landscape, but in the rapidly descending twilight, not a soul was in sight.

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

attempt to sound reassuring, he stammered, “Roselynn,

scared. I’ll

to bite her tongue to keep from rolling her eyes.

could barely protect himself.

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Onza Summerton family!” Ashton declared,

here in search of the hidden

silence followed her words, thick as fog. The

three of

Had they just walked straight

Onza Summerton family, you say?”

with skepticism. “How do you plan to

his pockets until

faintly in the waning light. Etched into it

character: ‘Summerton.‘

our proof!” Julian called out, his voice edged with

family.

me!”

before Julian could even register what

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hand.

her senses sharpened by years of martial training,

grab the figure, but her efforts were in vain–the

a speed and precision

shoot!”

toward where

a voice sneered from the

child’s

to someone else, the voice muttered, “But

all these years, someone from

branch has finally come to

The voices snickered once more,

through the air.

the shadows–a man with long

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from his oversized head, his small, squat body casting

silhouette. His appearance was so unsettling that the

couldn’t help but flinch.

of making money out

providing us with supplies and weapons, not skulking

man barked, his tone

the truth,” Julian stammered, struggling to compose

hunted down. We’ve come here seeking

By whom? Who would dare?” The