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.

taunting sheer from

responded with a faint smile.

I do wish to offer one

in contempt, his anger simmering beneath the

expected Emmanuel to maintain such calm

only deepened his

must return my sister to me. Do

when the fighting begins, the Quill family will

destroyed.”

shouted in rage, his patience

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

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

amidst the crowd, the Quill couple could

Larry was forthright, while his

her boldness.

she spoke.

because of the current power

has his sister done to deserve such cruelty?

in this. You

expression to darken, a dangerous

sister was enduring harsh treatment, and it

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

and struck her hard across the

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imprisoned his sister. That’s why Emmanuel seeks

in Larry’s stance, and

clearly.

Larry, though genuine in

making a calculated move, playing to both

Larry, you are indeed

with resolve as he declared, “Even if I must

family in blood today, I will

lineage can continue. Consider it repayment

expenses all

Emmanuel, you can’t even protect yourself. Stop

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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

declare that Owen will inherit

moment forward!”

spot at the back, Owen could hardly believe

he paled in comparison to Larry, he had never

family business.

Owen rushed forward, his

everything else.

Dad! Honestly, whether I inherit the family

united. Together,

rogue, protecting the

“Well said.”

of you xander praised, a glint of ambition flickering in

thrive

his companions

the Quill family’s

clear–their downfall was only

burst into the room, visibly trembling

Commander Gray and

are on their way to

announcement sparked an immediate and dramatic shift

sense of anticipation

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

couldn’t contain his joy. His

air. “Ha ha ha! Emmanuel, your

time! Do you think your mere few can stand against the might

fully mommy?