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.

Emmanuel with a taunting

however, responded with a faint smile. “I

offer one last sincere

in contempt, his anger simmering

expected Emmanuel to maintain such calm

only deepened his

to me. Do that, and I

when the fighting begins, the

destroyed.”

Not this again!” Xander shouted

of things to say. I can’t wait to use

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

moment, from amidst the crowd, the Quill couple

Larry was forthright, while his wife,

her boldness.

as she spoke. “I

current

has his sister done to deserve

no part in this.

expression to darken,

His sister was enduring harsh treatment, and

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

Gina and struck her hard across the

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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

in Larry’s stance, and his

clearly.

realizing that Larry, though genuine in his words,

calculated move, playing to both

indeed a man

he declared, “Even if I must

Quill family in blood today, I will ensure

your lineage can continue. Consider

expenses all those years

protect

The

magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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forward and slapped his younger son across the face. “Larry, stop

I hereby declare that Owen

moment forward!”

hiding spot at the back, Owen could hardly

paled in comparison to

business. Now, his fortune

Owen rushed forward, his excitement

everything else.

I inherit the family or not

united. Together, we

this rogue, protecting

“Well said.”

highly of you xander praised, a glint of ambition flickering in

will thrive under your

companions exchanged amused

the delusion clouding the Quill family’s vision.

was only a matter of

that moment, the old steward burst into the room,

Commander Gray

are on their way to assist

announcement sparked an immediate and dramatic

sense of

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

the usually composed Deangelo couldn’t contain

ha! Emmanuel, your

time! Do you think your mere few can stand against

fully mommy?