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

faint smile.

wish to offer one last sincere piece of

in contempt, his anger

expected Emmanuel to maintain such calm bravado in the

it only deepened his

Quill family must return my sister to me. Do

when the fighting begins, the

destroyed.”

Not this again!” Xander shouted in rage,

I can’t wait to use this knife to cut

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

moment, from amidst the crowd,

nature, Larry was forthright,

her boldness.

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

because of the current

sister done to deserve

this. You will

words caused Emmanuel’s expression to darken,

sister was enduring harsh treatment, and

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

stormed toward Gina and struck her hard across the

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imprisoned his 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 wife and

in Larry’s stance, and

clearly.

realizing that Larry, though genuine in his words,

calculated move, playing to

you are indeed a

echoed with resolve as he declared, “Even if

blood today, I will ensure you and your wife are

Consider it repayment

expenses all those

even protect yourself. Stop pretending

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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and slapped his younger son across the face. “Larry, stop spouting

this family, I hereby declare that Owen will inherit the family

moment forward!”

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

comparison to

family business. Now, his

Owen rushed forward,

everything else.

Dad! Honestly, whether I inherit the family or not

is that we stand united. Together, we

this rogue, protecting the order

“Well said.”

highly of you xander praised, a glint of ambition flickering in his

formsily will thrive

companions exchanged amused glances,

the Quill family’s vision. Their

was

moment, the old steward burst into the

Fantastic news! Commander Gray and

their way to assist the

immediate and dramatic

an electrifying sense of anticipation sweeping over

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

the usually composed Deangelo couldn’t

“Ha ha ha! Emmanuel, your arrogance has

think your mere few can stand against the might

fully mommy?