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

faint

to offer one

lips curled in contempt, his anger simmering beneath the

expected Emmanuel to maintain such

only deepened his

my sister to

begins, the Quill family will

destroyed.”

again!” Xander shouted

you’ve run out of things to say. I can’t wait to

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

moment, from amidst the crowd, the Quill

nature, Larry was forthright,

her boldness.

was icy as she spoke.

current power struggle–that’s beyond

But what has his sister done to deserve such cruelty?

no part in this. You will not

Emmanuel’s expression to darken, a

sister was enduring harsh treatment, and it

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

toward Gina and struck

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the Quillen family and imprisoned his sister. That’s why Emmanuel

fierce righteousness in Larry’s

clearly.

realizing that Larry, though genuine in his

calculated move, playing

indeed a man of

as he declared, “Even if I

blood today, I will ensure you

lineage can continue. Consider it repayment for

all those years

can’t even protect yourself. Stop pretending

The

magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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stepped forward and slapped his younger son across the face. “Larry, stop spouting nonsense here. Since you wish to sever

family, I hereby declare that Owen will inherit the family

moment forward!”

the back, Owen could hardly believe his

paled in comparison to Larry, he

business. Now, his fortune had abruptly

hesitation, Owen rushed forward, his

everything else.

I inherit the family

is that we stand united. Together, we will

this rogue, protecting the order

“Well said.”

a glint

will thrive under

and his companions exchanged amused

the delusion clouding the Quill family’s vision. Their arrogant

was

the old steward burst

Fantastic news! Commander Gray and

on their way to

immediate and dramatic

sense of

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

couldn’t contain

air. “Ha ha ha! Emmanuel, your arrogance

time! Do you think your mere few can

fully mommy?