Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2249 Gautier’s Betrayal

“Don’t kill her!” Emmanuel’s voice cut through the tension.

Teddy’s grip on Aurora’s throat cased–just slightly. He wasn’t stupid. If she died, so would his last bargaining chip.

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A cruel smirk stretched across his face. “If you want her to live, chop off one of your legs. With that, you won’t be able to chase me, and I’ll walk away. Simple, right?”

Emmanuel’s expression darkened.

Aurora tried to force words out of her mouth, but her voice failed her. Instead, she locked eyes with Emmanuel and silently pleaded, Commander Lowe… I’m just a mistress… a woman with no worth…Don’t waste your time on me. Don’t let Teddy get away!For God’s sake–don’t you dare cut off your leg!

Her expression was desperate, her gaze sharp despite the suffocating grip around her throat.

However, Emmanuel didn’t hesitate. His voice was firm. “Fine! As long as you don’t harm her, we can negotiate.”

Aurora’s chest tightened. No! He couldn’t be serious. She couldn’t let him do this.

Summoning what little strength she had left, she tried to bite down on her tongue–opting for death rather than becoming a bargaining chip.

Teddy was quicker. His fingers clamped over her jaw, stopping her before she could do any real damage.

Her mouth filled with the metallic taste of blood. Through shaky breaths, she stammered, “C–Commander -Lowe… I’m… just a mistress… a woman with no worth… Don’t waste… your time… on me.”

Yet, Emmanuel’s voice cut through, unwavering. “No! You were my teammate in the Black Wolf Team. Now, you’re my people in the Wolf Warrior Unit. I don’t care about your past. As long as I’m standing, you live. That’s an order.”

He mused, Me? The Wolf Warrior King? What kind of leader would I be if I couldn’t even protect my own teammate? How could I claim to safeguard my country if I let those under my command fall?

Tears welled up in Aurora’s eyes.

Teddy let out a sharp laugh. “Same old Emmanuel. Years ago, you sacrificed a mission to save your team. Now, you’re doing it again. Some things never change.”

Emmanuel didn’t argue. He had reflected on that decision for years, and even now, he wouldn’t have done it any differently.

To him, a man who turned his back on his own people wasn’t a man at all.

Do it. Cut

Aurora–he needed her as leverage. Yet, Emmanuel

who would break first.

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watching closely, wary of

Yet, Emmanuel didn’t move.

scowled. “Dragging this out won’t help. The longer you stall, the

new voice sliced through the silence. “Emmanuel, how about we strike a

body stiffened. Who the hell

was too focused on Emmanuel to notice that there was a fourth person

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calm. He had sensed Gautier’s presence for a while but had

boldness–choosing the perfect

own terms.

let’s hear it,”

was still standing. It was worth considering if making a temporary deal with Gautier meant securing both

Emmanuel’s intentions instantly. His voice was calm and calculated. “I’ll help you get Aurora back.

churned. He had always sensed Gautier’s ambition, but without proof, he had kept him close, using him where needed. He just never expected

moment.

your d*mn mind?” Teddy

his head slightly. “Isn’t Teddy your master?

theatrics. We both know how this ends. So, do we have a deal

let out a quiet chuckle, lowering his hand. He had been waiting for

situation was obvious. If Teddy killed Aurora, Emmanuel would have no choice but to end him on the spot: And if Teddy fell, Gautier

He was just playing

head. “Impressive, Gautier. Smart. Ambitious. Cutthroat. I admire that. I

power before me but never

impressed. In some ways, you surpass even Emmanuel. If you stand by me now, everything I’ve

buying it. “Your survival isn’t up to me–it’s up to him.” He nodded

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hesitate. “Fine. Save Aurora, kill Teddy, and you walk

two–a deal worth making. No hesitation.