Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2206 Calm Before the Storm!

“Quintus…” Libby watched his retreating back, a hint of disappointment in her expression.

She just couldn’t understand–why did Quintus always reject her so harshly?

“Is it because I’m not pretty or curvy enough?”

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Libby sighed to herself. She had heard that men liked beautiful women–the more attractive and curvier, the better. Maybe she needed to change her style to get Quintus‘ attention…

Meanwhile, Quintus led his team to Ken’s residence, only to find the place much quieter than expected.

“Where is everyone?” Quintus, always hot–tempered, immediately grabbed Ken by the collar. “Didn’t Mackenzie tell you to gather the West End representatives? Where are they?”

“Calm down, General Quintus! Let me explain!” Ken quickly

ised his hands, signaling for him to hold off.

“Hmph, then start talking!” Quintus warned. “I don’t have Mackenzie’s patience. You already betrayed Teddy Tanner once–what’s stopping you from betraying Mackenzie next?”

Solana, who Emmanuel had sent to assist Quintus, couldn’t help but smirk. For a guy who looked like a brute, Quintus actually had some sharp instincts.

There was an old saying–betray someone once, and no one will ever trust you again. Even though Ken had ultimately helped their side, he had switched loyalties so many times along the way that it was impossible to tell where his true allegiance lay.

Ken gave a bitter smile. “General Quintus, do you think I’m an idiot? Now that Tanner knows I’ve turned against him, he’ll stop at nothing to eliminate me. My only chance of survival is by sticking with Ms. Quillen!”

Quintus‘

turned pale

She quickly stepped in to explain. “General Quintus, you’ve got it all wrong! Ken didn’t mean it that way! Do you think he’d dare make a move on

scare,” Quintus finally let go, laughing before returning to his usual intimidating glare. “Enough nonsense. Get those representatives together. I’m responsible for. escorting all

the point. “Do you think it was easy for me to convince these representatives to come here? The real concern is whether they’ll even

“What do you mean by

two problems,” Ken answered without hesitation. “I delayed gathering everyone because I was waiting for Mackenzie to send protection. Now that you’re here to escort us to Zovince, that issue is solved. But getting the representatives to my place safely? That’s a whole different

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don’t understand, General,” Ken explained further. “The Five Poison Sect may be wiped out, but over the years, Tanner has built an extensive network of loyal enforcers.

rugged the terrain is in the West End. If Ken gathers the representatives and half of them get

I supposed to send men

have to do so, General Quintus,” Ken said. “You’ll need to personally escort each representative from their respective cities. That way, we can prevent them from traveling alone through the mountain roads.

love working me to the bone!” Frustrated, Quintus punched a

mustered the courage to ask, “So, General Quintus,

many clever ideas. If

yes!” Ken stammered, properly

carry out the plan. By the end of the day, they had successfully retrieved several representatives, and everything

Zovince, Emmanuel and Mackenzie received updates from West End. Even though everything seemed peaceful,

that

said, her voice laced with concern. “I’ve spent the entire day running the numbers and analyzing the situation. With the West End representatives on our side, I might have a slight lead in votes

concerned that while things are quiet in the West End, Nuthana

“And especially since my grandfather is leading our side there, I’m worried he might be in

sent Albin to protect them, and Eve is also in Nuthana. Your grandfather will be fine. Besides, he’s been through more storms than

himself.”