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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Chaprel 1007 The Unraveling Tension

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.

a taunting sheer from a

with a faint smile. “I

I do wish to offer one

in contempt, his anger simmering beneath the

to maintain such calm bravado in

and it only deepened his

return my sister to

when the fighting begins, the Quill family will be

destroyed.”

it! Not this again!” Xander shouted in rage, his

things to say. I can’t wait to use this

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

crowd, the Quill

Larry was forthright, while his wife, Gina,

her boldness.

icy as she spoke. “I understand you want to deal

current power struggle–that’s

sister done

in this. You will not

expression to darken, a

sister was enduring

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

stormed toward Gina and struck her hard

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family that first targeted the Quillen family and imprisoned his sister. That’s why Emmanuel seeks vengeance. Twisting the truth

fierce righteousness in Larry’s stance, and his words rang

clearly.

that Larry, though

calculated move,

indeed a man of

with resolve as he

blood today, I will

Consider it repayment

all those years

you can’t even protect yourself. Stop pretending

The

magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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the face. “Larry, stop spouting nonsense

I hereby declare that Owen will

moment forward!”

at the back,

he paled in comparison to Larry, he had never expected

favor him for the family business. Now, his fortune had

rushed forward, his

everything else.

Honestly, whether I inherit the

is that we stand united. Together,

protecting the order of

“Well said.”

you xander praised, a glint of ambition

thrive

and his companions exchanged

the Quill

clear–their downfall was only

moment, the old steward burst into the room, visibly

Commander Gray and the Silver

their way to assist the

announcement sparked an immediate and dramatic

of anticipation

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

the usually composed Deangelo couldn’t

ha! Emmanuel, your arrogance has

this time! Do you think your mere

fully mommy?