Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

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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.

with a taunting sheer from

however, responded with a faint smile. “I have

do wish to offer one last sincere piece of

his anger

such calm bravado in the

only deepened

sister to me.

Otherwise, when the fighting begins, the Quill family will be

destroyed.”

Xander shouted in rage, his patience

of things to say. I can’t wait to

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

the crowd, the

was forthright, while his wife, Gina,

her boldness.

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

current power

his sister done to deserve such cruelty? And

this. You

Emmanuel’s expression to

sister was enduring

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

struck her hard

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instantly moved to shield his wife, standing tall as he spoke 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

fierce righteousness in Larry’s stance,

clearly.

realizing that Larry, though

calculated move,

indeed a

echoed with resolve as he declared, “Even if

Quill family in blood today, I will ensure you

your lineage can continue. Consider it repayment for

all those

you can’t even protect yourself. Stop pretending to

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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across the face. “Larry, stop spouting nonsense here. Since you wish to sever

declare that Owen will

moment forward!”

his hiding spot at the back, Owen could hardly

much he paled in comparison to Larry, he had

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

Owen rushed forward, his excitement

everything else.

Dad! Honestly, whether I inherit the family

stand united. Together, we will defeat Emmanuel and

protecting the order of

“Well said.”

xander praised, a glint of ambition flickering in his

will thrive under your

companions exchanged amused glances,

delusion clouding the Quill family’s vision.

downfall was only a

old steward burst into the

Fantastic news! Commander Gray and the Silver

way

immediate and

an electrifying sense of

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

couldn’t contain

the air. “Ha ha ha! Emmanuel, your arrogance has led

Do you think your mere few can stand against

fully mommy?