Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

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What to do? Roselynn’s mind raced as she tried to think of a way out. She

didn’t want to escalate the situation, but it seemed like Gwain was running

out of patience.

Gwain spoke up, his tone cold and dismissive. “We’re friends of Miss Roselynn,

and we’re going to a very important place. You’re in the way–get lost!”

“Oh, I get it now!” Shane exclaimed, his eyes narrowing as he pieced things

together. “You’ve been keeping Roselynn hostage, haven’t you? That’s why

she hasn’t been able to contact us!”

Roselynn sighed inwardly. So much for trying to handle this peacefully. She

still forced a smile and tried to give Shane a hint. “Shane, go back and tell

Emmanuel that I’m fine. There’s no need to look for me anymore.”

Her words were meant to signal him to get help, but Shane, as usual, missed

the hint. Instead, he grew more agitated. “Roselynn, why would you tell Manny

to stop looking for you? He’s been going crazy trying to find you all over the

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city!”

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At this, Gwain gave Hank a look, signaling him to take action. Hank grinned

it out, you’re not going anywhere

and with a quick motion, he struck Shane with a powerful

arts, was no match for

swift attack, he was sent tumbling across the

times before coming

just caught up, screamed in fear, ducking behind

terrified but also realized that they

need to get in touch with him! But I don’t have his number. In

dialed her father, hoping he could

Roselynn cried, rushing over to prevent Hank

Gwain, her voice pleading. “Mr. Gwain, didn’t

the Dragon Tome for you? I remember now! Let’s find

can

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looking to Gwain for instructions. Gwain

then made a chilling gesture across his throat.

straight to

fear chilling her

hit,

Lannister, huh? And you call yourself the

You’re unfit to even lick the soles

eyes flashed with murderous intent at the

changed tactics. “Don’t believe me? Let me run back and

two can settle

flee. He knew he couldn’t save Roselynn on

if he could get back to Emmanuel, there might

laughter echoed through the garden. “Don’t mention that

trash, Emmanuel. He isn’t even worthy

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taunt fell flat, as Gwain had no respect for the

unleashed a

to end him then and

both Roselynn and Sonia screamed in terror. Neither of

or skill to help, and they could only

the Toma Residence, Denis

call with Mackenzie. “Mr. Lowe,