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.

smirk widened. “Enough talk. Do

Teddy wouldn’t actually kill Aurora–he needed her as

of who would break

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watching closely,

Yet, Emmanuel didn’t move.

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

new voice sliced through the silence. “Emmanuel,

body stiffened. Who the

to notice that there was a fourth person

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remained calm. He had sensed Gautier’s presence for a while but had intended to deal

him off guard was Gautier’s boldness–choosing the perfect moment to step

own terms.

hear it,” Emmanuel spoke

in the balance, and Teddy was still standing. It was worth considering if making a

was calm and calculated. “I’ll help you get

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

moment.

you lost your d*mn

“Isn’t Teddy your master? You’re really

both know how this ends. So, do

out a quiet chuckle, lowering his hand. He had been waiting for Gautier to step out

Teddy killed Aurora, Emmanuel would have no choice but to end him on the

or principle. He was just playing his odds, looking out

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

“Don’t flatter yourself. You dangled power before me but never let me take your place.

ways,

survival isn’t up to me–it’s up to him.”

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“Fine. Save Aurora, kill Teddy,

two–a deal worth making. No hesitation.