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

rents inf

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

faint

offer

curled in contempt, his anger

hadn’t expected Emmanuel to maintain such

only deepened

Quill family must return my sister to me.

fighting begins, the

destroyed.”

again!” Xander shouted

run out of things to say. I can’t

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

the crowd, the Quill

Larry was forthright,

her boldness.

was icy as she spoke. “I

of the current power struggle–that’s

his sister done to

in this. You will

expression to darken,

was enduring harsh

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

toward Gina and struck her hard across the

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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

in Larry’s stance, and his

clearly.

observed, realizing that Larry, though genuine in his words,

move, playing to

Larry, you are indeed

he declared, “Even if

in blood today, I will ensure you and your wife

Consider it

all

even protect

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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. Since you wish to

declare that Owen will inherit the family

moment forward!”

at the back, Owen could hardly believe his

much he paled in comparison to

him for the family business. Now, his fortune had abruptly

rushed

everything else.

Honestly, whether I inherit the family

stand united. Together, we will defeat Emmanuel

protecting

“Well said.”

you xander praised, a glint

will thrive

his companions

clouding the Quill family’s vision. Their

it clear–their downfall was only a

that moment, the old steward burst into

“Everyone! Fantastic news! Commander Gray and the

are on their way to assist the

immediate

an electrifying sense of anticipation sweeping over

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

the usually composed Deangelo couldn’t contain his

ha ha! Emmanuel, your

Do you think your mere few can stand

fully mommy?