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 from a

however, responded with a faint smile.

offer one last

his anger

expected Emmanuel to maintain such calm bravado in

only

sister to me. Do that, and I will

fighting begins, the Quill family

destroyed.”

Not this again!” Xander shouted in rage,

of things to say. I can’t wait to use this knife to cut

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

moment, from amidst the crowd, the

Larry was

her boldness.

icy as she spoke. “I understand you want to deal

of the current

has his sister done to deserve such cruelty? And

in this. You will not

words caused Emmanuel’s expression to

was

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

toward Gina and struck

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his sister. That’s why Emmanuel seeks vengeance. Twisting the truth won’t change the facts.

Larry’s stance, and his words

clearly.

that Larry, though genuine

move, playing to both

are indeed a man of

resolve as he declared, “Even if I must

blood today, I will ensure you and your wife are

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expenses all those years

even protect yourself. Stop

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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with fury, Jenson stepped forward and slapped his younger son across the face. “Larry, stop spouting nonsense here.

I hereby declare that Owen will inherit

moment forward!”

the back,

to Larry, he had

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

Owen rushed forward, his

everything else.

inherit the family

united. Together, we will

protecting

“Well said.”

xander praised, a glint of ambition flickering in

formsily will thrive

his companions

the Quill

downfall was only a

that moment, the old steward burst into the room,

Commander Gray

their way to

immediate

sense of anticipation sweeping over

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

usually composed Deangelo couldn’t contain

ha ha! Emmanuel,

mere few can stand against

fully mommy?