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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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

however, responded with a faint

to offer one last sincere

curled in contempt, his anger simmering

Emmanuel to maintain such calm bravado in the face

it only deepened his

to me. Do that, and I will spare

the fighting begins, the Quill family

destroyed.”

again!” Xander shouted in rage,

out of things to say. I can’t

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

from amidst the crowd, the

Larry was

her boldness.

was icy as she spoke. “I understand

because of the current power struggle–that’s beyond

done to deserve such

in this. You

words caused Emmanuel’s expression to darken,

sister was enduring harsh treatment,

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

and struck her hard

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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

Larry’s stance, and

clearly.

observed, realizing that Larry, though

making a calculated move, playing to both

you are indeed a

voice echoed with resolve as he declared,

today, I will ensure you and your wife are

your lineage can continue. Consider it repayment for your help

all those years

protect yourself. Stop pretending

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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son across the face. “Larry,

hereby declare that Owen will

moment forward!”

his hiding spot at the back,

much he paled in comparison to Larry, he had never expected his

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

rushed forward,

everything else.

the family

that we stand united. Together,

of this rogue, protecting

“Well said.”

a glint of ambition flickering

will thrive under your

and his companions exchanged

delusion clouding the Quill

was only a matter

moment, the old steward burst into the room,

news! Commander Gray

their way to assist

immediate and dramatic shift in

electrifying sense of anticipation sweeping over

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

the usually composed Deangelo couldn’t contain

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

your mere few can stand against

fully mommy?