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.

taunting

however, responded with a faint smile. “I

I do wish to offer

contempt, his

maintain such calm bravado in

only

family must return my sister to

when the fighting begins,

destroyed.”

Xander shouted in rage, his patience frayed.

I can’t wait to

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

amidst the crowd,

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

her boldness.

she spoke. “I understand you want

current power

has his sister done to deserve such cruelty?

part in this. You

expression to

was enduring harsh treatment, and

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

Gina and struck her hard across the

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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 downfall. Today, my

righteousness in Larry’s

clearly.

that Larry, though genuine in

a calculated move, playing to both

are indeed a man of

voice echoed with resolve as he declared, “Even if I must

will ensure you and your wife

can continue. Consider

all

even protect

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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son across the face. “Larry, stop spouting nonsense here. Since

hereby declare that Owen will inherit the family from

moment forward!”

hiding spot at the back,

he paled in comparison to Larry, he had never

him for the family business.

hesitation, Owen rushed forward, his excitement

everything else.

Honestly, whether I inherit the family or not is

that we stand united. Together, we will

protecting the

“Well said.”

highly of you xander praised, a glint of

thrive under

his companions exchanged amused

delusion clouding the Quill family’s vision.

clear–their downfall was only a matter

old steward burst into

news! Commander Gray and the

on their way to

announcement sparked an immediate and dramatic shift

electrifying sense of anticipation sweeping over

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

couldn’t contain his joy.

ha! Emmanuel, your arrogance has led

this time! Do you think your mere few can stand

fully mommy?