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 bloodline

it out loud

you’re not really fit to be called a Great

kill Maxwell. With him gone, maybe I’ll finally be accepted. The Zelinsky family

completely wrong,

he braced for whatever his father would

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added slowly. If you want our approval, you must prove you’re fully committed to the Zelinsky family. Only then will I consider you. Otherwise, the position will go to someone else someone I

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

table and pulled out a small knife, tossing it before Magnus. “Start by

the knife and plunged it into his thigh.

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

this test,” Ezra said,

exactly what Magnus was thinking. He knew that this one

I’ll continue the story,” Ezra added, checking the time before continuing. “Do you know

Magnus paused before shaking his

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

used her

remained calm as he explained, “Your mother left that illness on purpose.

to find her when you were

anyone tell us? Is

cause. The more you and Hattie succeed, the more we can’t let you reunite with her. You support Mason for president, while the Zelinsky family backs Catherine. From the start, we’ve been on opposing

understanding. “I get it now. Everything Hattie and I have gone through was part of

Ezra asked, sensing the shift in

give us a choice?

“It wasn’t me who chose for you.