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.

taunting sheer

a faint smile. “I have no

to offer one last sincere

his

such calm bravado in the face

only deepened his

my sister to

begins,

destroyed.”

this again!” Xander shouted in rage, his patience

to say. I can’t wait to use this

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

crowd,

nature, Larry was forthright, while his

her boldness.

as she spoke. “I understand you want to

current power struggle–that’s

But what has his sister done to deserve

this. You

words caused Emmanuel’s expression

eyes. His sister was enduring harsh treatment,

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

struck her hard across the

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moved to shield his 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

righteousness in Larry’s stance,

clearly.

that Larry, though genuine in

move, playing to

you are indeed

voice echoed with resolve as he declared, “Even

blood today, I will ensure you and your wife are spared

lineage can continue. Consider it

all

can’t even protect yourself. Stop pretending

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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and slapped his younger son across the face. “Larry, stop spouting nonsense here. Since you wish to sever

I hereby declare that Owen will inherit the family from

moment forward!”

back, Owen

paled in comparison to Larry,

for the family business. Now, his fortune

Owen rushed forward,

everything else.

I inherit the

we stand united. Together, we will defeat

of this rogue, protecting

“Well said.”

you xander praised, a glint of ambition flickering in

formsily will thrive under your

companions exchanged amused

the delusion clouding the Quill family’s vision. Their

downfall was

steward burst

news! Commander

are on their way to assist the

immediate and dramatic

of anticipation sweeping over

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

usually composed Deangelo couldn’t contain his

ha! Emmanuel, your arrogance

this time! Do you think your mere few can stand against

fully mommy?