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

responded with a faint smile. “I

do wish to offer one last

in contempt, his anger simmering beneath the

such calm bravado in the

and it only deepened his

must return my sister to

fighting begins, the Quill family will

destroyed.”

shouted in rage, his

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

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

from amidst the crowd, the Quill

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

her boldness.

spoke. “I understand you want to deal

because of the current

But what has his sister done

in this.

caused Emmanuel’s expression to

his eyes. His sister was enduring

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

toward Gina and struck her hard across the

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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 family’s wrongdoings will lead to our downfall. Today, my wife and I publicly sever

a fierce righteousness in Larry’s stance, and his

clearly.

observed, realizing that Larry, though genuine

making a calculated move,

indeed a man of

resolve as he declared, “Even if I

family in blood today, I will ensure you and your

lineage can continue. Consider

all those years

even protect yourself. Stop pretending

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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

declare that Owen will inherit the

moment forward!”

back, Owen could hardly believe his ears.

to Larry, he

for the family business. Now, his fortune had abruptly

rushed forward, his excitement

everything else.

inherit the family or not is

united. Together, we will defeat Emmanuel

protecting

“Well said.”

you xander praised, a glint

will thrive under your

his companions exchanged

clouding the Quill family’s vision. Their arrogant

clear–their downfall was only a matter

old steward burst into the room, visibly trembling

Fantastic news! Commander Gray and

are on their way to

an immediate and dramatic shift

sense of

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

the usually composed Deangelo couldn’t contain his joy. His

filled the air. “Ha ha ha! Emmanuel, your

think your mere few can stand against the

fully mommy?