Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2223 Mass Poisoning!

“Gautier?!” Emmanuel tensed up the moment he heard the name.

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Mackenzie could tell he was on high alert. Knowing how cautious he was, she reached for the gift to check it herself.

“I’ll do it,” Emmanuel declared firmly, stopping her.

He didn’t trust whatever Gautier had sent, thinking, What if it’s dangerous–like a bomb or something laced with poison? It’s safer if I handle it.

Carefully, he unwrapped the package. Inside was a beautifully carved piece of agarwood. By looking at it, he could tell it was worth a fortune.

Yet, something else caught his attention. Small, delicate words were engraved into the wood.

“In a land of fire and steel, Levi walks the line between honor and fate,” Mackenzie read it softly before pausing.

“Do you know what that means?” Emmanuel asked, watching her expression.

She thought momentarily and replied, “It’s originally just poetic imagery. Hmm… from what I know, Mr. Lestrange’s real name is Levi Lestrange. Plus, the wording here sounds just like something he would say.”

Emmanuel’s brows knitted together. He didn’t respond; he just brought the agarwood close and took a slow inhale.

A deep, rich fragrance filled his senses. It was soothing, almost calming–not something that seemed harmful

“Does it seem safe?” Mackenzie asked, reading his reaction.

“It’s fine for now,” Emmanuel responded, still thoughtful.

With that, she passed the agarwood to Lexi for safekeeping and turned her attention back to the banquet.

Meanwhile, Teddy and Levi slipped out quietly.

On the surface, they looked unfazed, but once outside the banquet hall, Teddy leaned in and muttered, “Did Gautier say anything else?”

“No. He just asked me to pass the gift

for a second before giving a slight nod. He didn’t

off, he went straight home—

inside the banquet hall, a heavy thud

Everyone turned in shock.

Jidrus had collapsed.

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few people chuckled, assuming he was just drunk. Then, one

groans filled the

someone

before panic spread. The fallen guests were turning

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been lounging casually, shot up from his seat, suddenly on edge. He wondered, I ate and drank the same things… so

“Everyone, make yourselves vomit! Get whatever you ate or drank out of

realization hit the room like a

owner, started to argue–then suddenly doubled over in pain, clutching his stomach as a scream tore

rest of the guests into

to his nose.

Frederick did the same to

of it alone was enough to make Beatrix

his advanced cultivation made him highly resistant to

hotel… How did someone manage to pull off a mass

do something. We can’t let this get worse…” Mackenzie gasped,

on breathing,” he

wasting a second, he pulled out his silver needles. Suddenly, a thought struck him. He turned to Lexi and commanded her to bring

but did as she was told. Then, it suddenly dawned

was fine, too. Shoving the thought aside, he focused on treating

that moment, the banquet doors swung open, and Veronica stormed in with her team. Her face darkened as she saw guests sprawled on the floor, their faces a

sharp. “Ms. Veronica, listen to me. I’ll tell you who needs immediate medical help. If I don’t call your name, stay