Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Love at Novel 2153

Chapter 2153 They’ll Always Find an Excuse

“What’s going on here?”

“What does Emmanuel have to do with whether she’s getting married or not?”

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“Exactly! I heard Emmanuel is Nathan’s master. Could there be some shocking connection between them?”

A wave of murmurs rippled through the crowd.

Xylie turned to Levi and asked, “Is that okay?”

“No, it’s not!” Levi flatly refused. “Whether you will marry Mr. Chapman is your own decision. Why involve another man? Especially at an occasion like this—it’s bound to cause misunderstandings!”

Emmanuel narrowed his eyes. He knew Levi to be a calculating man, not one to speak so bluntly without a hidden agenda. For him to say such a thing aloud–it had to be deliberate.

Is he trying to provoke me?

Xylie’s gaze also shifted to Emmanuel, her eyes full of worry.

Her expression spoke volumes. Emmanuel could tell exactly what she was thinking: she was pleading with him not to act on impulse like he had in the past.

Then her eyes darted to the powerful figures surrounding them. Her subtle gestures conveyed a warning to Emmanuel: these people were all waiting for an opening, ready to pounce at the first sign of weakness.

Emmanuel nodded slightly to show he understood. With a calm smile, he said, “Xylie, speak your mind boldly. Marriage is a decision you should make for yourself.”

Xylie nodded back, her gaze shifting from him to Nathan.

“Mr. Nathan, you’re handsome and outstanding,” she began, her voice steady. “It’s no wonder so many women admire you. I, too, hold you in high regard.”

Her words took the crowd by surprise.

Even Levi hadn’t anticipated this turn. Everyone in the room was well aware of what this marriage alliance symbolized. If the Chapman family aligned themselves with Emmanuel, a marriage alliance with the Tanner family was impossible.

While today’s gathering had other underlying purposes, the prospect of solidifying a union between the two families would have been a perfect outcome–killing two birds with one stone.

But then, Xylie suddenly changed her tone.

“However,” she continued, her voice firm, “I know I’m not worthy of you, Mr. Chapman. That’s why I don’t wish to marry you.”

What?!

The crowd was shocked by her announcement. Gasps and exclamations erupted, leaving many who hadn’t grasped the situation utterly dumbfounded.

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then why did your family come to propose in the

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delegation today,

Zovince known as

was Birch, one of the Eight

a team of martial arts

a low profile. But she was fully aware of what was likely to unfold today and had been biding her time, waiting for the perfect moment

words had become the turning

to reject women, especially beautiful ones. However, he knew full well that marrying Xylic wasn’t an option for him. Her statement, therefore,

the crowd suddenly pointed a finger at Emmanuel and shouted, “It has to be this shameless man! He must’ve seduced his disciple’s

Ridiculous!

everyone’s shock, such absurd accusations were immediately echoed

condemnation against Emmanuel began to swell,

now, Ms. Tanner wanted to speak with Emmanuel first–there must be something going on

This kind of man can’t be tolerated! Ms.

of Emmanuel! A scoundrel like him doesn’t belong

of indignation. It was as if the

or Emmanuel could react, Ashton–unable to hold back

“Stop spouting nonsense-”

motioning for her to stay

people would provoke him until he was

instead of holding back, he took a step

and step forward as well, her

orchestrate an attack on Emmanuel. That was why she had tried to speak to him privately

hadn’t worked, and the moment she had feared was now playing out before

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eyes.

you, they’ll always find excuse,” Emmanuel muttered,

with disdain,

interest in arguing with these people. It would be as pointless as reasoning

you all want? Say it out

deafening shout silenced the noisy crowd in

He whispered urgently, “Veronica, mobilize our family’s security forces! If any

however,

control the situation, but the consequences of doing so would be

by teaching a lesson to that group of privileged young elites. The backlash

While their wealth was vast, no one liked to see money slipping away. And those seemingly ininor

these powerful elites of Zovince–this time not mere heirs but bona fide titans–the fallout would be even harder

Smack!

at Emmanuel as he roared, “Emmanuel Lowe! You broke my son’s hand last time! Today, I’m here to

was an official in the

the lead, others immediately

to break your legs to avenge