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

out,

and with a quick motion, he struck

though trained in martial arts, was no match for someone

attack, he was sent tumbling across the ground, rolling

before coming to a

who had just caught up, screamed in fear, ducking behind a

realized that they had just

in touch with him! But I don’t have his number.

her father,

Roselynn cried, rushing over to prevent Hank from delivering

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

the Dragon Tome for you? I

I can recite

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paused, looking to Gwain for instructions. Gwain considered her

gesture across his throat. “Leave the fat

straight to

chilling her to

hit, suddenly burst into laughter.

Lannister, huh? And

You’re unfit to even lick the soles of his

murderous intent at the insult. Shane, noticing

tactics. “Don’t believe me?

you two can settle this once and

around, trying to flee. He knew he

if he could get back to Emmanuel, there

through the garden. “Don’t

trash, Emmanuel. He isn’t even

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as Gwain had no

a powerful strike aimed directly

end him

Roselynn and Sonia screamed in terror.

strength or skill to help, and

back at the Toma Residence, Denis burst into the

was on a video call with Mackenzie. “Mr. Lowe, we’ve found