Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Love at the Wrong Table

Chapter 2263 A Game of Many Sides!

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“I understand that completely.” Gautier nodded before hesitating. “But I do have some concerns…”

“What concerns?” Mike asked sharply. “Are you afraid Catherine won’t use you once she becomes president?”

“No, of course not!” Gautier denied it outright, though that was precisely what worried him.

He had no relationship with Catherine–they had never even spoken. Once she won the presidency, there was no telling if she would still acknowledge him. But with Mike pressing him, he couldn’t admit to such a

fear.

“What is it you’re worried about then?” Mike narrowed his eyes, his tone growing more forceful.

“To be honest, Mr. Connaught, we’ve already made arrangements with Mayor Zelinsky.” Gautier lowered his voice. “In two days, we’re holding the Grand Hunt. Once Emmanuel Lowe is eliminated, Ethan Hunt will undoubtedly be the next assassination target.

“But we’re still unclear about Mason Morgan’s stance, as well as the Holy Trinity’s next move. If Ethan dies, they might retaliate against Ms. Zelinsky, and we can’t be certain she’ll successfully secure the presidency.”

“Hahaha…” Mike suddenly burst into laughter, his booming voice filling the courtyard.

Gautier was baffled but remained silent, watching him closely.

After a long moment, Mike finally lowered his head, saying, “That’s exactly why I came to see you today.”

“Really?” Gautier’s eyes brightened with anticipation. “Please, Mr. Connaught, tell me.”

Emmanuel and his faction, but he had never been able

of the external developments and discuss our next move. But who

feigning a look of deep

tension and low–intensity conflicts at the border. At the

nuisances. If Hunt dies and they successfully frame Ms. Zelinsky for it, Morgan will have a clear path

out a cold chuckle.

never intended to win the election through conventional means. Their real strategy has always been deception and subterfuge.” Mike smirked darkly. “But they failed to realize that there’s

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grasp all of Teddy’s knowledge, and now more than ever, he felt that Teddy’s death

Zelinsky never mentioned it to you?” Mike suddenly

down Gautier’s spine. He could tell–Mike sull

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quickly made an educated guess. Steeling himself, responded, “They have, but I wasn’t sure if I had

was bluffing. But he

Tanner truly considered you his disciple. He

regretful sigh. “My master died such an unjust death. There were still

now,” Mike waved a hand dismissively, fully dropping his guard around Gautier. He spoke candidly, “Nearly thirty years ago when Mr. Tanner and Mayor Zelinsky were still young up–and–comers like yourself, they had already begun planning their control over

made a pact with the Summerton family–once Mayor Zelinsky gained dominance over political policies, Mr. Tanner would take charge of finances and logistics. In secret, the Summertons would build a private military force, one that, at the

run down his spine at the revelation, though

three factions,” Mike went on. “But in the end, everyone understands the bigger picture. When the decisive moment comes, they will all unite behind Catherine Zelinsky’s presidency, and only

could no longer suppress his curiosity. “Mr. Connaught, are you saying that if the public sentiment in the election doesn’t shift in our favor in the next two days, a secret military force will march into Zovince and

they can never truly control it from within! On the other hand, Barton and Hunt’s faction seeks to win by normal democratie processes, securing the presidency through

both internal and external strategies, using every method at our disposal. That is the essence of true power! And it guarantees our victory! Once we take control of Congress, we can