Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

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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.

with a taunting sheer

however, responded with a faint smile. “I

I do wish to offer one last sincere piece

curled in contempt, his anger simmering beneath the

Emmanuel to maintain such calm bravado in the

and it only deepened his

must return my sister to me. Do that, and

begins, the Quill

destroyed.”

Xander shouted in

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

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

that moment, from amidst the crowd, the Quill couple could no longer

nature, Larry was forthright, while his wife, Gina,

her boldness.

voice was icy as she spoke. “I understand you want

of the current power struggle–that’s beyond

But what has his sister done to

in this. You will not

expression to darken, a

eyes. His sister was enduring

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

stormed toward Gina and struck her hard across the

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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

a fierce righteousness in Larry’s stance,

clearly.

realizing that Larry, though genuine in his

making a calculated move, playing to both

indeed

echoed with resolve as he declared, “Even if

blood today, I will ensure you

Consider

all

you can’t even protect yourself. Stop pretending

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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

hereby declare that Owen will inherit the family

moment forward!”

his hiding spot at the back, Owen could hardly

paled in comparison to Larry, he had never expected

favor him for the family business. Now,

hesitation, Owen rushed forward, his excitement

everything else.

Honestly, whether I inherit the family or not

that we stand united. Together, we will

rogue, protecting

“Well said.”

xander praised, a

will thrive

and his companions exchanged amused glances,

clouding the Quill family’s vision. Their

it clear–their downfall was only a matter of

steward burst into

news! Commander Gray

their way to

sparked an immediate

sense of anticipation sweeping over

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

the usually composed Deangelo couldn’t contain his joy. His

filled the air. “Ha ha ha! Emmanuel, your arrogance has

mere

fully mommy?