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!”

wanna ‘stick‘ to Mackenzie?” Quintus‘ expression darkened

turned pale with

got it all wrong! Ken didn’t mean it that way!

I was just giving him a 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 of you safely

point. “Do you think it was easy for me to convince these representatives to

his eyes. “What

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

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built an extensive network of loyal enforcers. They might not be strong

aren’t enough, he has the money to hire assassins. You know how rugged the terrain is in the West End. If

what, am I supposed to send men to personally escort every single representative

you’ll 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. There are still four days

to the bone!” Frustrated, Quintus

flinched violently, trembling in fear, but still mustered the courage to ask, “So, General Quintus, what

you? I don’t have that many clever ideas. If you say it’s

yes!” Ken

a capable leader. Wasting no time, he set off with Ken to carry out the plan. By the end of the day, they had successfully retrieved several representatives, and

Zovince, Emmanuel and Mackenzie received updates from West End. Even though everything seemed peaceful, neither of

He could tell from her serious expression that she was worried about something–most likely the

West End representatives on our side, I might have a slight lead in votes now. That means Tanner doesn’t need to cause mass casualties–he only needs to eliminate a handful of key people to flip the results

that while things are quiet in

confirmed. “And especially since my grandfather is leading

Albin to protect them, and Eve is also in Nuthana. Your grandfather will be fine. Besides, he’s

himself.”