Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

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Chapter 2154 Nathan Steps Up

Even though Emmanuel hadn’t seen Veronica stop Nathan, the fact

silent spoke volumes. He already understood where Veronica stood the Chapman family remained

And he didn’t blame her.

After all, business people thrive on harmony to generate wealth.

on the matter.

It was clear that today’s setup had been orchestrated behind the scenes. Everyone in Zovince who mattered–and even those who didn’t- had shown up. Even someone like Chiara couldn’t possibly have the influence or connections to pull this off alone.

Emmanuel suspected that this was another trap laid by Teddy’s faction.

At this point, if Veronica decided to stand firmly by his side, the consequences could be catastrophic. It might shake the very foundation of the Chapman family and possibly lead to their downfall.

Emmanuel understood her hesitation and was determined not to drag the Chapman family into trouble because of him.

“How arrogant!” barked Charles Hickman, the high–ranking official from the Military Affairs Bureau, taking the lead in fanning the flames. “Does this man think his troops can just march in today? Does he

think we’re so easy to bully?”

His words emboldened the crowd, sparking a wave of restlessness among them.

With Charles keeping an eye on things and this being the Chapman Estate in Zone 2–not some public entertainment venue–there was no way any military force could intervene. Unless the Chapman family was willing to stake everything on protecting Emmanuel, it was impossible for him to summon any reinforcements.

On the other hand, those who had gathered here under the guise of attending a marriage proposal had already set up their own forces. Inside and out, several hundred people had been deployed, most of them skilled fighters. Among them was Birch, one of the Eight Supreme Grandmasters of Zovince, along with martial arts experts from the Lannister family.

Chiara herself was a formidable presence. Even though Gwain hadn’t come in person, Wyatt and other fighters from the Lannister family were already in position, prepared for action.

Then there was Clive, who pointed directly at Emmanuel and shouted furiously, “Emmanuel, you killed my nephew Hank! There’s no way we’re letting this go. Today, the Lannister family will avenge his death!”

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Emmanuel couldn’t help but laugh at Clive’s shamelessness. “Haha… I’m not the one who killed Hank. But if you’re all so eager to settle scores with me, then come on! Stop wasting time with all this empty chatter!”

He had no patience for their nonsense, nor any interest in trying to wake those who were willfully blind to

reason.

for vengeance, but the vast majority were here for

interests.

nation’s president, and they all understood that to

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so bold and fearless, I’ll give you

Finished

forward first. With a

Maxwell. If my skills fall short and I die at

words caused an

of the Four Beauties was undeniable, and now she had raised the stakes to a life–and- death duel. A woman had

woman,” Veronica muttered under her breath, her eyes

performance, a deliberate act to

attacked first would likely suffer the greatest loss. Everyone understood that Emmanuel was doomed today, but no one wanted to

fighting women. If you want to pick a fight with him, you’ll have

bold declaration sent the blood pulsing through Nathan’s

how could he–Emmanuel’s eldest disciple–stay silent? His master was being surrounded and attacked in the Chapman Estate. If he didn’t act, how could he face anyone afterward? How

Veronica, noticing his intentions, stopped him

risk offending half of Chanaea’s elites over Emmanuel. The

between the ex–girlfriend and the wife?” Some bystanders, eager to fan the flames, chuckled as they egged on the

a bloodbath inevitable today, the

so determined, I’ll take you down first

sprang into action, launching

cautious. If Emmanuel, unbound by chivalry, injured her, it would ruin her plans. Now

moves were precise and elegant, flowing like a dance yet deadly in their

boasting an A+ Rank, was no match for Chiara. Within moments,

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Smack!

Thud

two slaps and a swift kick, sending Ashton staggering. Blood trickled from the corner of her lips, but her

“Good!”

“That’s the way!

defenders first, then him!

crowd erupted in cheers as Ashton

unable to bear the sight any longer, ignored Veronica’s attempts to stop

voice carried a note of

could intervene, several of

for Nath to stand up for a woman. Let him

once!”