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.”

haven’t seen each other for a bit, and now you’ve got

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

Yeringham now?” Hattie asked with a

for this old cripple to step up and raise him right. Sure,

hear! Once this is over, I’ll send you some money to

17/3

Back to the

lit up. “Thank

Finished

a beat, he added, “Don’t worry, I’m done wasting money on needy women. It’s

“Talking about family now, huh? Makes it awkward

drama.”

Hattie’s money? Besides, 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

stated flatly, climbing into the

as he turned to Hattie.

car. Our final guy’s

figure jogging toward them. “Quintus? The big guy’s here too? Looks

to Mackenzie, not running

for now. Got more pressing matters to deal with, but don’t worry–I’ll reclaim my

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

throwing an arm around

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

them off so easily!” Quintus growled as he

unshaken.

car and

a maze of secrets and danger. Breaking free

the way to the entrance, but they were stopped

stepping

and stepped aside. “Not just