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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a sizable delegation today, led by none other than

Zovince known

behind her was Birch, one of the

with a team of

aware of what was likely to

had become the

had always been reluctant to reject women, especially beautiful ones. However, he knew full well that marrying Xylic

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

Ridiculous!

shock, such absurd

of condemnation against Emmanuel began to swell,

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

can’t be tolerated! Ms.

A scoundrel like

had been lying in wait, erupted in fury, voices rising in a chorus of indignation. It was as if the entire

Veronica or Emmanuel could react, Ashton–unable to hold back her

“Stop spouting nonsense-”

sentence, Emmanuel raised a hand, motioning for her to stay

matter how restrained or low–key he remained, these people would provoke him until he was

back, he

tense up and step forward as well, her heart clenched in

than a setup by the Tanner family to orchestrate an attack on Emmanuel. That was why she had

moment she had

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eyes.

a crime on you, they’ll

with disdain,

had no interest in arguing with these people. It would be as

it out loud!” he roared, his voice

silenced the

family’s security forces! If any of these people dare to

however, was

had the power to control the situation, but

Purestream Club, when they stood up for Emmanuel by teaching a lesson to that group of privileged young elites. The backlash had been significant,

Chapman family’s business revenue had taken a hit, dropping by several percentage points. While their wealth was vast, no one liked to see money slipping away. And those seemingly

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

Smack!

he roared, “Emmanuel Lowe! You broke

was an official in the

lead, others

going to break your legs to avenge