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.

Emmanuel with a taunting sheer from a

with a faint smile. “I have

to offer

lips curled in contempt, his anger

such calm bravado

only

my sister to me. Do that, and

the fighting begins,

destroyed.”

this again!” Xander shouted in rage, his patience frayed.

say. I can’t wait to use this

into pieces!”

“Uncle!”

that moment, from amidst the crowd, the Quill

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

her boldness.

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

the current power

has his sister done to deserve

this. You will not harm

Emmanuel’s expression

in his eyes. His sister was enduring harsh

at him.

“You… Shut your mouth!”

Gina and struck her hard

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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

a fierce righteousness in Larry’s stance, and his

clearly.

observed, realizing that Larry, though genuine in

move, playing to both

you are indeed

with resolve as he declared, “Even if

will ensure you and your wife are

Consider

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 nonsense here. Since you wish

that

moment forward!”

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

in comparison to

business. Now, his fortune had

hesitation, Owen rushed forward, his

everything else.

Dad! Honestly, whether I inherit the

stand united. Together,

this rogue, protecting the

“Well said.”

of you xander praised, a glint of ambition flickering

thrive under your

his companions

clouding the Quill

it clear–their downfall was only a

steward burst into

news! Commander Gray and the Silver

their way to assist

announcement sparked an immediate and

electrifying sense of

gathered crowd.

“Wonderful! Splendid!” voices cheered.

usually composed Deangelo couldn’t contain his joy.

ha ha!

your mere few can stand

fully mommy?