Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 1997

Sonia and Raina, along with the other women present, had never before

faced such a terrifying scene. Both women trembled uncontrollably, clinging

to their fathers for protection, their bodies racked with fear. Denis and Jake,

though brave by nature, found their foreheads slick with cold sweat in the

face of this dire situation.

The two sides of the gamble were now polsed to reveal their true intentions.

Life and death, in all their finality, hung in the balance.

From his vantage point atop the lofty Quill Residence, Gwain reveled in the

unfolding chaos, a smug sense of triumph evident on his face as Yuna stood

beside him. Below, surrounding the vast Quill Residence, no fewer than a

thousand people had gathered.

As the saying went, they were outnumbered, and the overwhelming force of

a thousand hands was an even more daunting prospect. Many in the crowd

brandished knives and daggers, and some even carried firearms. While they

could hardly be considered an army, their sheer numbers alone made the

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task of eliminating Emmanuel and his thirty–odd companions seem

effortless

Ladles and gentlemen, if you take Emmanuel down today, you will not only

avenge me and my family, but you will become friends of the Quill family and

trusted allies of Mr. Gwain and me!” Yuna’s voice rang out from her elevated

position, swaying the crowd with each word.

“For Yuna, we will slay Emmanuel!” a voice echoed in response.

“Kill him!” the rallying cry surged through the crowd.

Mr. Maye and his cohorts, fully aware that they stood no chance against

Emmanuel in a one–on–one fight, relied instead on their overwhelming

numbers to create a spectacle of intimidation. Their goal was to break the

spirit of Emmanuel and his companions before the battle even began. The

presence of three skilled fighters on Gwain’s side further bolstered their

confidence.

Yet Emmanuel remained unaffected, his expression calm and detached as

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he gazed upon the moh. His book was on to that of a ton swervinga

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frenzied pack of lesser creatures, indifferent to the orice

Immanuel, do you have any finct words?

Xander had already unsheathed the bone–crushing knife he had prepared.

Emmanuel with a taunting sheer from a

however, responded with a faint smile. “I have no parting

I do wish to offer one last sincere piece of

his

such calm bravado

it only deepened his

to me. Do that,

fighting begins, the Quill

destroyed.”

shouted in

you’ve run out of things to say. I can’t wait to use

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

from amidst the crowd, the Quill couple could no longer

Larry was forthright, while his wife,

her boldness.

as she spoke. “I understand you want to deal

current power

what has his sister done to deserve such cruelty? And

this. You will not

words caused Emmanuel’s expression

sister was enduring harsh treatment,

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

stormed toward Gina and struck her hard across

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wife, standing tall as he spoke out. “It was our family and the Tanner family that first targeted the Quillen family and imprisoned his sister. That’s why Emmanuel seeks vengeance. Twisting the truth won’t change the facts. Our family’s wrongdoings will lead to our downfall. Today, my wife and I publicly sever ties

fierce righteousness in Larry’s stance, and

clearly.

realizing that Larry, though

a calculated move,

indeed a man of

voice echoed with resolve as he declared, “Even if I must

I will ensure you and your wife are spared

your lineage can continue. Consider

expenses all those

even protect yourself.

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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across the face. “Larry, stop spouting nonsense here. Since you wish to

I hereby declare that

moment forward!”

his hiding spot at the back, Owen could

he paled in comparison to

him for the family business. Now, his fortune had

Owen rushed forward, his excitement

everything else.

the family or not

that we stand united. Together, we will defeat Emmanuel and

this rogue, protecting the order

“Well said.”

praised, a glint of ambition flickering in

thrive under your

and his companions exchanged

clouding the Quill family’s vision.

was only a

steward burst into the room,

Commander Gray and

are on their way to

an immediate

electrifying sense of anticipation sweeping

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

usually composed Deangelo couldn’t contain his joy. His

ha! Emmanuel, your arrogance has

think your mere few can stand

fully mommy?