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

responded with a faint

offer one

curled in contempt, his anger simmering

expected Emmanuel to maintain such calm bravado in the

only deepened

Quill family must return my sister to me. Do that, and

Otherwise, when the fighting begins,

destroyed.”

Not this again!” Xander shouted in rage, his patience

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

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

amidst the crowd, the Quill couple

his nature, Larry was forthright, while

her boldness.

voice was icy as she spoke. “I understand you

of the current power

has his sister done

no part in this. You

Emmanuel’s expression to darken,

his eyes. His sister was enduring harsh treatment,

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

toward Gina and struck her

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his sister. That’s why Emmanuel seeks vengeance. Twisting the truth won’t change the facts. Our

Larry’s stance, and his words

clearly.

realizing that Larry, though genuine in his

a calculated move, playing

are indeed

as he

today, I will ensure you and your

lineage can continue. Consider it repayment for

expenses all

Emmanuel, you can’t even protect yourself. Stop

The

magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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the face. “Larry, stop spouting nonsense

this family, I hereby declare that Owen

moment forward!”

the back, Owen could

comparison to Larry,

for the family business. Now, his fortune had abruptly

hesitation, Owen rushed forward, his excitement

everything else.

inherit the family or

that we stand united. Together, we will

rogue, protecting the order

“Well said.”

you xander praised, a glint of ambition flickering in his

formsily will thrive under

companions exchanged amused

Quill

clear–their downfall was only

the old steward burst into the room,

Commander Gray and the Silver

on their way to assist

sparked an immediate

an electrifying sense of

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

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

“Ha ha ha! Emmanuel, your

think your mere few

fully mommy?