Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2222

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?”

his head. “No. He just asked me to pass the gift to Mackenzie.

before giving a slight nod. He didn’t say another word and walked out of the

organized by Gautier. Once Levi saw Teddy off, he went straight home— tomorrow was election day, and he needed

banquet hall, a heavy thud

Everyone turned in shock.

Jidrus had collapsed.

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Chapter 2223 Mass Poisoning!

people chuckled, assuming he was just drunk.

filled the

someone cried

take long before panic spread.

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casually, shot up from his seat, suddenly on

sharp voice cut through the chaos. “Everyone, make yourselves

to be kidding me!” The realization hit the room like a tidal

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

send the rest of the guests into full panic

shoved it to his nose. It had

Frederick did the same to

of it alone was enough to make Beatrix gag and throw up

Santiago, who rarely showed concern, was uneasy. Although his advanced cultivation made him highly resistant to

is a Chapman Family hotel… How did someone manage to pull off a mass

let this

focus on breathing,” he spoke as he

struck him.

as she was told. Then, it suddenly dawned on

Shoving the thought aside,

stormed in with her team. Her face darkened as she saw guests sprawled on the floor, their

Veronica, listen to me. I’ll tell you who needs immediate medical help. If I

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