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.”

a bit, and now you’ve got shiny

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

Yeringham now?” Hattie asked with a

to think about–time for this old cripple to step up and raise him right. Sure, Abellyn’s got his flaws, but let’s be real–I’m no saint either,” Blake replied,

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

17/3

Back to

lit up. “Thank you,

Finished

money on needy women. It’s all about

now, huh? Makes it awkward

drama.”

this is my job. How else could I justify taking Ms. 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

flatly, climbing

grinning as he turned to Hattie. “See? Still as proud

laughed. “Hop in the car. Our final guy’s already

toward them. “Quintus? The big guy’s here too? Looks like my workload

were glued to Mackenzie, not running

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

just shook her head at his usual antics while Blake rolled his eyes and muttered, “What

Quintus teased, throwing an arm around his

replied slyly, “Oh, nothing. I just said we should hurry up and save your dad.

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

unshaken.

into the car and headed for the

of secrets and danger. Breaking

Quintus led the way to the entrance, but they were stopped

sharp mustache barked stepping forward. His

grinned and stepped aside. “Not just me this time