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.

“Enough talk. Do it. Cut off your

her as leverage. Yet, Emmanuel wasn’t willing to

was a battle of nerves, a test of who would break first. Whoever held firm

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watching closely, wary of

Yet, Emmanuel didn’t move.

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

sliced through the silence. “Emmanuel, how

Who the hell is

notice that

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sensed Gautier’s presence for a while but

boldness–choosing the perfect moment to step forward

own terms.

hear it,” Emmanuel

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

calculated. “I’ll help you get Aurora back. In return, you let me walk away. No loose ends.

close, using him where needed. He just never expected the betrayal to come so quickly–or

moment.

lost your d*mn mind?”

slightly. “Isn’t Teddy your master? You’re really throwing

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

had

Emmanuel would have no choice but to end him on the spot: And if Teddy fell,

wasn’t here out of loyalty or principle. He was just playing his odds, looking out for himself, and Emmanuel

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

remained neutral. “Don’t flatter yourself. You dangled power before me but never let

a cold grin. “Gautier, I have to admit, I’m impressed. In some ways, you surpass even Emmanuel. If you

“Your survival isn’t up to me–it’s up to

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Aurora,

two–a deal worth making. No hesitation. No