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.

a taunting sheer from a

however, responded with a faint

do wish to offer

in contempt, his anger simmering beneath the

Emmanuel to maintain such calm bravado in the face

only

sister to

Otherwise, when the fighting begins, the Quill family will

destroyed.”

again!” Xander shouted

I can’t

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

that moment, from amidst the crowd, the

was forthright, while

her boldness.

was icy as she spoke. “I

current

sister done to

this.

words caused Emmanuel’s expression to

was enduring

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

and struck her hard across the

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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

righteousness in Larry’s stance, and his

clearly.

that Larry, though genuine

a calculated move,

are indeed a

resolve as he declared, “Even if

Quill family in blood today, I will

your lineage can continue. Consider it

expenses all those years

Emmanuel, you can’t even protect yourself. Stop pretending to

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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

I hereby declare that Owen

moment forward!”

spot at the back, Owen could hardly

he paled in comparison to

favor him for the family business. Now,

Owen rushed forward, his

everything else.

inherit the family or not is irrelevant.

Together, we will

this rogue, protecting

“Well said.”

a glint of

formsily will thrive under your

his companions exchanged amused glances,

clouding the Quill family’s vision. Their

it clear–their downfall was

burst into the room, visibly trembling

news! Commander Gray and

way to

sparked an immediate and

an electrifying sense of

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

usually composed Deangelo couldn’t

air. “Ha ha ha! Emmanuel, your arrogance has led

mere few can stand against

fully mommy?