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

suspected it, but hearing it out loud from his father only confirmed

families like ours put a huge emphasis on bloodlines. That’s just how it is. If you don’t get that, you’re not really fit to be

accepted. The Zelinsky family has no

head. “You’re not completely

for whatever his

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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

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

quick thinking helped you pass this test,” Ezra said,

that this one test wouldn’t prove that Magnus would fully follow his

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

processing the pain from the wound, Magnus paused before shaking his head.

the story from Blake after returning from Dark Night

used her in an experiment

explained, “Your mother left that illness on purpose.

you to find her when you were older. Because only

anyone tell us? Is it because you didn’t

more you and Hattie succeed,

finally understanding. “I get it now. Everything Hattie and I have gone

Ezra asked, sensing the

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

with quiet resolve. Once Magnus‘ outburst faded, only Ezra spoke, “It wasn’t me who chose for you. Your mother made the choice for you when she left Hattie