Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2169 The Ambition

Retreat, quickly!

Sage, a seasoned warrior accustomed to the battlefield, had a sharp sense of judgment when it came to assessing situations.

Their opponents were the Eight Supremes, who specialized in long–range attacks, with additional ambushers lying in wait nearby.

Charging head–on would be futile; their only option was to retreat, regroup, and seek a better opportunity.

“Hmph, a bunch of trash!”

Florus Admon once again lifted Caden, whom he had just put down, and laughed smugly.

Meanwhile, in the stone chamber, Mackenzie had waited aif entire day and night for Anna’s return, but she hadn’t come back.

Though a little anxious, she remained calm, her composed nature showing no signs of impatience.

“Mackenzie, are you feeling restless yet?”

Isabella and Lady Rosa re–entered the stone chamber.

During the past day, they hadn’t stayed in the chamber with Mackenzie but had gone elsewhere.

Rhett cast a deep, angry gaze at the two women.

He had considered forcibly breaking into the stone chamber, but Mackenzie stopped him.

The truce depended on ensuring her child’s safety. Even if Mackenzie managed to leave, she would still have to negotiate with the enemy.

Rhett understood as well–if Isabella truly intended to kill Mackenzie, he might not be able to stop her.

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who should be worried. Whether my child encounters danger or gets rescued, the Five Poison Sect won’t

said, “But, given that your subordinate has been допе

to let her enter.”

for us to do that?

her a cold

who feared nothing, flinched under Mackenzie’s piercing

full of lies. Why shouldn’t I assume your master is the same?” Mackenzie snapped

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and Emmanuel were fabricated, weren’t they? You claimed to have a tragic past, but in truth, you’re Maestro Moretti’s disciple. You lied to gain sympathy, and you’re

“Mackenzie, L..”

looked pitiful,

only sought Emmanuel’s favor. Ever

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eyes, I must seem utterly despicable,” Isabella interjected, smiling faintly. “However, I don’t need to resort to such

that you’re not utterly evil. You’ve even raised funds for disaster

unlike a child’s, where things are simply good think you’re a bad person either. We’re just on opposite

bad. I don’t

you believe in?” Mackenzie asked curiously.

Never, Isabella admitted openly. “As for why. I

her head with a smile. “It seems our

from admiring you. As long as you withdraw your troops, I won’t let anyone harm

people of Chanaea, you should support Ethan, not the

remained composed. “Ms. Quillen, do you know how vast Chanaea’s territory

Mackenzie faltered slightly.

That will never change. If you’re just an ordinary person, guarding your home is enough. However, as a national figure, if you’re content with the status quo and fail to reclaim lost lands or

such examples. What they lack is the wolfish ambition

struck a chord in Mackenzie’s heart, causing a