Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

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Emmanuel’s expression darkened immediately. That woman’s attitude was

completely unfit for an employee of Terence Group. Especially since the

branch was trying to establish itself in Zovince with a solid reputation–having

someone like her on the team would definitely tarnish that effort.

“Emmanuel, what’s going on here?” Julian, still fuming, could barely contain

his anger. If this woman didn’t get some form of punishment, he figured he

wouldn’t be able to sleep for days.

“You said your manager doesn’t look like me, so what does he look like?”

Emmanuel asked, his face stern as he stared her down.

“Oh, still going on with this?” The woman crossed her arms, her expression

just as irritated. “Do your research next time. Why should I tell you what our

manager looks like?”

“Isn’t it Gautier Verkade? Looks like this, right?” Emmanuel didn’t waste any more time arguing. He pulled out his phone and showed her a photo of

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Gautier.

The woman was momentarily taken aback before she sneered, “Ha, so you

know who he is and still decided to impersonate him? How stupid can you

be?”

“Who told you he’s the manager of this company?” Emmanuel asked directly.

“Does it even need to be said? Anyone applying for a job here would need to

know what the boss looks like,” the woman replied, still smirking.

“Is that so?” Emmanuel immediately pulled out his phone and called Gautier.

“Emmanuel, are you at the branch? Perfect, I was just heading back to the

office. I’ll be there soon!”

“Alright, I’ll wait for you,” Emmanuel said, holding back further explanation until

Gautier arrived.

Julian, still heated, snapped at the woman, “You’re in deep trouble now! You don’t even know who your real boss is, and you’ve been shouting nonsense,

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insulting people without knowing who you’re dealing with.”

The woman began to feel uneasy. If these three were frauds, why were they

of trying to break into a new company?

didn’t add up.

creep in, a Porsche pulled up in

car with his assistant beside

woman gasped in shock,

had just made a phone call, and now her boss–or

If this was

too convenient.

guards behind her greeted Gautier

voices loud and clear.

know you were coming. Otherwise, I

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not the issue,” Emmanuel said coldly, his gaze fixed on Gautier.

don’t even know who I am. Even when I told

matter. How am I supposed to inspect the company like this? Or

you never planned on

confidence, Gautier couldn’t help but feel a wave

Emmanuel’s imposing presence as

turned and slapped the woman hard across the

recognize the real

The woman, stunned and now

stammered apologies to Emmanuel and the others. “I’m

Please, boss, forgive

some relief, the frustration that had been building inside

Roselynn, while not

still thought that perhaps she truly

real boss was.

this was my oversight,”

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the earlier tension. “The

of the staff were locally hired. It’s within

Group yet. Please

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fully aware that this man couldn’t be trusted

anything specific

to use Gautier might be a

chosen this path, Emmanuel had no choice but

along with it.

a calm tone, he replied, “There’s no need for that. This was just

concerned that

reputation. Other than that, you can carry on as

fit. Thanks for your

the woman and said coldly,

premises at

woman bit her lip but ultimately bowed her

left without another word.

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had finally subsided, and

another

you’re here, how about 1 give you a

I only have an hour, so it’ll have to be a quick

replied with a nod.

glanced at Roselynn and Julian. “And please, Ms. Lowe and

what brings you both

had only

and I are thinking of

want to