Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Love at the Wrong Table

Chapter 2200 The Theory of Bloodlines

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Since Maxwell’s gone, someone from the Zelinsky family has to take his place. You share my blood, so I’m choosing you over those who don’t,” Ezra stated slowly, his gaze fixed on Magnus.

Magnus‘ eyes lit up with a glint of excitement, a sly smile tugging at his lips. “If I were to inherit the family, wouldn’t that go against your deal with my mother?”

Ezra chuckled, a rare sound from him. “That’s exactly why you’ve impressed me. You’re sharper than Maxwell.”

“Father, tell me niore about that deal between you and her,” Magnus requested with genuine respect, his eyes unwavering. It was as if he were determined to uncover the truth, no matter what it cost him.

Ezra paused, glancing at the time as if something urgent awaited him. “Get up,” he said, returning to his usual composed self.

Magnus stood, bracing himself for what was to come.

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Ezra wasted no time. “I’m short on time, so let me get to the point. Your mother was loyal to the Holy Trinity. She was part of their plan to seize power in Chamaea. Marrying me was a way for her to infiltrate the government.”

Magnus listened closely, processing each word.

Ezra continued, “You need to understand–the Zelinsky family and the Holy Trinity are not allies. Their goals clash. The Zelinsky family’s true ambition is to dominate Chanaea.”

Magnus nodded, letting his father’s words sink in.

There were many noble families in Chanaea, but the Zelinsky family hadn’t quite reached the top. Their aim was simple–to surpass the rest and claim the title of the most powerful family in the country.

Ezra’s tone became more intense. “To do that, we need one of us in the presidential seat. That’s when we’ll be at the top.”

He paused, his gaze growing more focused. “Thus, the heir must have a pure bloodline. That’s why you and Hattie are excellent but still not enough to surpass the ideal bloodline.”

“This whole

hearing it out loud from his father only confirmed

huge emphasis on bloodlines. That’s just how it is. If you don’t get that, you’re not really fit to be called a Great Sage,” Ezra replied. It wasn’t mockery; he knew Magnus had

I figured it out earlier. That’s why I had to kill Maxwell. With him gone, maybe I’ll finally be accepted. The Zelinsky family has no other choice but to accept me. I might even end up with what was

not completely wrong, but not completely

smirk faded, and he braced for whatever his

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you want our approval, you must prove you’re fully committed to the Zelinsky family. Only then will I

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do?” Magnus asked immediately, determination in

reached under the table and pulled out a small knife, tossing

he grabbed the knife and plunged it into his

fail the test if he hesitated ever a second. He knew he had to prove he would endure anything, just like Maxwell had. To get to the truth, he was ready to go

you pass this test,” Ezra said, his voice calm

He knew that this one test wouldn’t prove that Magnus would fully

story,” Ezra added, checking the time before continuing. “Do you know what caused

wound, Magnus paused before shaking

reality, he had heard part of the story from Blake after returning from Dark

used her in an experiment involving the Sun

as he explained, “Your mother left that illness on

her when you were older. Because

his fists. “Then why didn’t anyone tell us? Is it because you didn’t want

him a nod, though his praise was brief. “Your mother serves the Holy Trinity. If you find her, you’ll be dragged into their cause. The more you and Hattie succeed, the more we can’t let you reunite with her. You support Mason

Everything Hattie and

asked, sensing the shift in his son’s

pointed it at Ezra, his anger rising. “Why did you never give us a choice? Maybe we would’ve chosen to stay loyal to the Zelinsky family

spoke, “It wasn’t me who chose for you.