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

with a faint smile. “I

do wish to offer one last

contempt, his anger simmering

hadn’t expected Emmanuel to maintain such calm

it only deepened his

family must return my sister to me.

begins,

destroyed.”

again!” Xander shouted in rage, his patience

of things to say. I

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

crowd, the Quill couple could no longer

his nature, Larry was forthright, while

her boldness.

as she spoke. “I understand you want

of the current

has his sister done to

have no part in this. You will not harm

Emmanuel’s expression to

eyes. His sister was enduring harsh treatment,

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

stormed toward Gina and struck her

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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

in Larry’s stance, and his words

clearly.

Larry, though genuine in his words,

making a calculated move, playing to

are indeed a

with resolve as he declared, “Even

in blood today, I will ensure

can continue. Consider it

all

protect yourself. Stop

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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

that Owen

moment forward!”

the back, Owen could hardly

paled in comparison to Larry, he had never

favor him for the family business. Now, his fortune

Owen rushed

everything else.

the family or not

is that we stand united. Together, we will defeat Emmanuel and

protecting the order of

“Well said.”

of you xander praised, a glint of ambition flickering

thrive under your

companions exchanged amused glances,

clouding the Quill family’s

was only a

old steward burst into the room, visibly trembling

news! Commander

way

announcement sparked an immediate and dramatic shift in

electrifying sense of anticipation sweeping over

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

Deangelo couldn’t contain his joy.

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

mere few can stand

fully mommy?