Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2223

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?”

head. “No. He just asked me to pass the

thought about it for a second before giving a slight nod. He didn’t say

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

a heavy thud suddenly

Everyone turned in shock.

Jidrus had collapsed.

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Chapter 2223 Mass Poisoning!

was just drunk. Then, one

groans filled

someone

before panic spread. The fallen guests

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his seat, suddenly on edge.

poisoned!” Emmanuel’s sharp voice cut through the chaos. “Everyone, make yourselves vomit! Get whatever you ate or drank out of

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

owner, started to argue–then suddenly doubled over in pain, clutching

was enough to send the rest of

his nose. It had made him puke before-

on, Frederick did the

was enough to make Beatrix gag and

showed concern, was uneasy. Although his advanced cultivation made him highly resistant to poisons, this

Family hotel… How did someone manage to pull off a mass poisoning right under our

let this get worse…” Mackenzie

Just focus on breathing,” he spoke as he steadied

a thought struck him. He turned to Lexi and

confusion but did as she was told. Then, it

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

swung open, and Veronica stormed in with her team. Her face darkened as she saw guests sprawled

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

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