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.”

lip curled in disdain. “This whole bloodline

it out loud from his father only confirmed

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

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

head. “You’re not completely wrong, but not

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to the Zelinsky family. Only then will I consider you. Otherwise, the position will go

morð:

Magnus asked immediately, determination in his

the table and pulled out a small knife, tossing it before Magnus.

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

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 as far as it

thinking helped you pass this test,” Ezra said,

this one test wouldn’t prove that Magnus would fully

checking the time before continuing. “Do you know what caused Hattie’s strange

the wound, Magnus paused before shaking his

he had heard part of the story from Blake

illness had been caused by Freya, who used

explained, “Your mother left that illness on purpose. Her

you were older. Because only she could save

why didn’t anyone tell us? Is it because

their cause. The more you

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

what?” Ezra asked, sensing the shift in

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 like Maxwell. Why did you decide for us from the

Once Magnus‘ outburst faded, only Ezra spoke, “It wasn’t me who chose for you.