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

rents inf

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

responded with a faint smile.

offer

contempt, his anger simmering beneath

hadn’t expected Emmanuel to maintain such

and it only deepened

Quill family must return my sister to me. Do that,

when the fighting begins, the

destroyed.”

again!” Xander shouted in rage, his patience

of things to say. I

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

that moment, from amidst the crowd, the Quill

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

her boldness.

as she spoke. “I understand you want to deal

current power struggle–that’s beyond

has his sister done to

in this.

expression

was

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

struck her hard across

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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

a fierce righteousness in Larry’s

clearly.

realizing that Larry, though

move, playing to

are indeed a man

as he declared,

today, I will ensure you and

Consider it repayment for your

expenses all those

you can’t even protect yourself. Stop pretending

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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

that Owen will inherit the family

moment forward!”

at the back, Owen could hardly believe his ears.

in comparison to Larry, he

for the family business. Now, his

Owen rushed forward, his excitement

everything else.

the family or

we stand united. Together, we will defeat Emmanuel and

of this rogue, protecting the order

“Well said.”

you xander praised, a glint of ambition flickering in

formsily will thrive under

companions exchanged amused

clouding the Quill

clear–their downfall was only

old steward burst into the room,

“Everyone! Fantastic news! Commander Gray and the

are on their way to assist

announcement sparked an immediate and dramatic

electrifying sense of anticipation sweeping over

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

the usually composed Deangelo couldn’t contain

ha! Emmanuel,

mere

fully mommy?