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

faint smile. “I have no

do wish to offer one last

lips curled in contempt, his anger

Emmanuel to maintain such calm bravado in

only deepened his

family must return my sister to me. Do that,

Otherwise, when the fighting begins,

destroyed.”

again!” Xander shouted in rage, his

you’ve run out of things to say. I

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

moment, from amidst the crowd, the Quill couple could

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

her boldness.

she spoke. “I understand you

the current power struggle–that’s

his sister done to deserve

this. You will not harm

caused Emmanuel’s expression to

in his eyes. His sister was enduring

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

Gina and struck her hard across

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the Quillen family and imprisoned his sister. That’s why Emmanuel seeks vengeance. Twisting the truth won’t change the

fierce righteousness in Larry’s stance, and

clearly.

that Larry, though genuine in

calculated move, playing

are indeed a

with resolve as he declared, “Even if I

Quill family in blood today, I will

can continue. Consider it repayment for

all those years

Emmanuel, you can’t even protect yourself. Stop pretending to

The Unraveling

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. Since you wish

hereby declare that

moment forward!”

hiding spot at the back, Owen could hardly believe his ears.

to Larry, he had never

the family business. Now,

hesitation, Owen rushed forward,

everything else.

the family or

united. Together,

this rogue, protecting

“Well said.”

highly of you xander praised, a glint

thrive under your

his companions exchanged amused

the Quill family’s vision.

was only a matter of

the old steward burst into

Commander Gray

on their way

immediate and dramatic

electrifying sense of

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

couldn’t

ha ha! Emmanuel,

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

fully mommy?