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.

with a taunting sheer from a

a faint smile. “I have

do wish to offer one

his anger simmering beneath the

expected Emmanuel to maintain such calm bravado in the

and it only deepened his

my sister to me. Do that, and I will

the fighting begins, the

destroyed.”

again!” Xander shouted in rage,

to say. I can’t wait

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

that moment, from amidst the crowd, the Quill

his nature, Larry was

her boldness.

spoke. “I understand you want to

current power

what has his sister done to deserve such

no part in this. You will not harm

words caused Emmanuel’s expression to darken, a

sister was enduring harsh treatment,

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

toward Gina and struck her hard

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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 truth won’t change the facts. Our family’s wrongdoings will lead to our downfall. Today, my wife and I publicly sever

righteousness in Larry’s stance, and his words

clearly.

that Larry, though genuine

calculated move, playing to both

are indeed a

he declared, “Even if I must

in blood today, I will ensure you and your wife are spared

lineage can continue. Consider it repayment for your

expenses all those

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

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magnanimous!”

Xander sneered in return.

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

declare that Owen will inherit

moment forward!”

his hiding spot at the back, Owen could hardly

he paled in comparison to Larry, he had never

business.

hesitation, Owen rushed forward,

everything else.

whether I inherit the family or not

that we stand united. Together,

of this rogue, protecting the order of

“Well said.”

you xander praised, a glint of ambition

will thrive under your

his companions

the Quill family’s vision. Their

was only a

that moment, the old steward burst into

“Everyone! Fantastic news! Commander

their way to

announcement sparked an immediate

of anticipation sweeping over

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

Deangelo couldn’t

the air. “Ha ha ha! Emmanuel, your

you think your mere few can stand

fully mommy?