Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2197 Back to the Zelinsky Residence

“Alright,” Emmanuel responded with a firm nod.

He thought, Things are finally coming together. If we stick to the plan, Teddy’s reign at the Chamber of Commerce will soon be over. Once he’s out of the way, we can use the Chamber to rally support for Ethan and tie everything up neatly. Still, he reminded himself, Even if things seem calm on the surface, we can’t let our guard down. Our rivals won’t hesitate to play dirty.

Meanwhile, Magnus finally stepped off the plane at the airstrip after Emmanuel and his group had left.

“Magnus, why didn’t you meet with Emmanuel?” Hattie asked, lingering behind to greet him.

“No point. Why put myself through something I don’t want to deal with?” Magnus replied, a faint smile tugging at his lips.

Hattie could hear the lingering sadness in his voice. His heartbreak was evident, a reminder of a relationship that didn’t work out.

“Magnus… I’m sorry,” she apologized softly.

He stopped and looked at her, his smile a little warmer “Why?”

“If it weren’t for me, things with Claudette might’ve turned out differently,” she admitted.

Magnus shrugged, brushing off her guilt. “I made my own choices. It’s on me for being naïve and handling things the wrong way. I just have to live with it.”

Hattie gently squeezed his hand. “Well, I know you’ll learn from it and come back stronger.”

Magnus pushed his glasses up and nodded confidently. No doubt about that. For now, let’s set all that aside. We’re back in Zovince, and it’s time to cut ties with the Zelinsky family once and for all.”

Hattie’s expression mirrored his resolve. “Let’s do it.”

A sleek black Mercedes–Benz rolled up as they exited the terminal, and Blake stepped out, limping slightly.

Magnus raised an eyebrow. “Seriously, Blake? A Benz? Since when did you start spending big? Don’t tell me you’ve ditched your habit of spending on all those needy women.”

Blake grinned, flashing a set of perfectly aligned teeth. Hey, people change.”

bit, and now you’ve got shiny new

change. Your dad finally paid me what he owed, so I treated myself–a car, a dentist, and even a house

Hattie asked with

raise him right. Sure, Abellyn’s got his flaws, but let’s be real–I’m no saint either,” Blake replied, scratching the back

to hear! Once this is

17/3

to the

“Thank you,

Finished

a beat, he added, “Don’t worry, I’m done wasting money on needy women. It’s all about my family now…

now, huh? Makes it awkward to

drama.”

the Zelinsky family isn’t as intimidating as they used to be. With Maxwell and Birch gone, thanks to Emmanuel, they don’t have much power left. Who knows?

interested,” Magnus stated flatly,

his head, grinning as he turned to Hattie.

“Hop in the car. Our final

“Quintus? The big guy’s here too? Looks like my workload just

thought you were glued to Mackenzie, not running around handling

approached. “I left Mackenzie in Emmanuel’s hands for now. Got more pressing matters to deal with,

shook her head at his usual antics while Blake rolled his eyes and muttered, “What a clown. Always the

throwing an arm around

I just said we should hurry up and save your dad. If we don’t, he might be shipped

This time, I’m not letting them off so easily!” Quintus growled as he climbed into the

unshaken.

into the car and headed for the

Residence loomed ahead, a place that Magnus and Hattie remembered as a maze of secrets and danger. Breaking

Blake and Quintus led the way to the entrance, but they were

a man with a sharp mustache barked stepping forward.

aside. “Not just me this time