Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Love at the Wrong Table

Chapter 2136 A Tempest of Blood and Resolve

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At that moment, within the Serpent Lair, Quintus and his forty–person team ascended the snowy mountain.

“It’s freezing to death out here!”

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Quintus couldn’t help but complain, his deep voice cutting through the icy wind, “When exactly can we light a fire?”

Even Solana glanced over at Magnus. It was Magnus who had forbidden them from starting a fire.

Magnus, however, knew Quintus well. The burly man wasn’t truly cold; he was grumbling about Magnus‘

strategy.

Quintus had a knack for opposing him just for the sake of it. If anyone had a right to feel the cold, it was Magnus himself. Among the forty of them, his cultivation level was the lowest, so he should have been the first to shiver.

Still, Magnus ignored the complaints, his gaze fixed on the terrain ahead as he continued scanning the surroundings with binoculars.

“Hey, Magnus! We’ve been hiding for a whole day and night. When can we head down? We’re here to fight and wipe out the enemy, not to run away like refugees

Quintus didn’t stop his grumbling-

This time, even Solana spoke up. “Exactly. If we’re just going to hide, we might as well charge down and slaughter them!”

At last, Magnus abruptly lowered the binoculars. Without sparing them a glance, he gave a sharp order. “Want to fight? Fine. Follow me!”

Without waiting for a response, he started heading downhill.

Quintus and Solana exchanged puzzled looks. Were they really about to launch an attack?

Still, Mackenzie had made it clear–the team was to follow Magnus‘ commands to the letter. That left them with no choice but to follow his lead.

Meanwhile, Lexi’s smaller group of about a dozen had made their way into the Serpent Lair but dared not delve deeper.

Unsure of the situation outside, they feared the Toad King’s forces might still be lying in wait. So, they too decided to climb the mountain.

But to their dismay, they encountered enemies midway up the slope.

These foes all wore necklaces marked with the Serpent insignia. Their sinister expressions left no doubt

Serpent King. -they were loyal followers of the

pretty women gathered in

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at Hattie, Lexi, and Claudette with a glint of predatory delight

Protector, I know you like the younger ones, but I prefer those with a bit more seasoning. How about you let me have that

black–clad cultist fixed his lascivious gaze on Laura, practically

that betrayed him. Laura’s allure was simply

and the other

aren’t you the discerning one?

cultist’s face twisted with rage. “You don’t like ugly men? Then

a barked command, he launched

women immediately stepped forward

found themselves surrounded. There were at least

charged straight for

raised their rifles, but before they could fire, the weapons were kicked from

crimson–robed cultists, along with other combatants, surged forward

leaving them no choice but to fight with fists and feet. Outnumbered and outmatched, their strength waned, and they were

clutching the unconscious Libby, was the first to be seized by the

pair–one with an angel’s face, the other with a devil’s body. Double the fun. just the way I

demanded, her voice trembling,

obvious? I want both of you! Now come along quietly,” he laughed–darkly. With a forceful rug, he yanked her forward. Claudette struggled fiercely, her clothes tearing as she clung to Libby. Both of them tumbled to the

cried out, halting the Crimson Protector just as he advanced again. Her voice trembled as she pleaded, “Libby… she’s poisoned and unconscious. Surely surely you wouldn’t stoop so low as to harm her? Can’t you spare

stunned. Spare her? What, so you want me to focus on you

before saying. “No… I just

her go.

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Crimson Protector burst into laughter. You’re a rare one, aren’t you? Even in your own plight, you’re worried about someone else? Fine, fine. She’s been poisoned by road

She won’t die.”

eyes lit up

happy, and I’ll save her. Hell, I’ll let you both share in the fun! Double the pleasure!” His laughter was

clothing, pic rising. What could she do? She couldn’t

this!

Protector jeered, reaching out to grab

a gunshot

as he was, rolled to the ground just

the

touch Claudette!” a voice roared

firing off several more shots. The Crimson Protector scrambled to dodge, his

booming voice rang out as he charged