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.”

in disdain. “This whole bloodline concept is ridiculous,” he

loud from his father only confirmed the ugly

a 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 already

Maxwell. With him gone, maybe I’ll finally be accepted. The Zelinsky family has no other choice but to accept me.

“You’re not completely wrong,

braced for whatever his

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must prove you’re fully committed to the Zelinsky family. Only then will I consider you. Otherwise,

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do I need to do?” Magnus asked immediately, determination

a small knife,

momentarily stunned. Yet without hesitation, he grabbed the knife and plunged it into

He knew he had to prove he would endure anything, just like Maxwell had. To get to the truth, he was ready to go as far as it took–even

this test,” Ezra said, his voice calm and

thinking. He knew that this one test

reward, I’ll continue the story,” Ezra added, checking the time

pain from the wound, Magnus paused before shaking

of the story from

illness had been caused by Freya, who used her in an experiment involving the

mother left that illness on purpose. Her

wanted you to find her when you were older. Because only she

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

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

gave a bitter smile, finally understanding. “I get it now. Everything Hattie and I have gone through was

sensing the shift in his son’s

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 like Maxwell. Why did you decide for us

wasn’t me who chose for you. Your mother made the choice