Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2270 An Arrest Warrant

“Francis?”

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Emmanuel’s gaze landed on the familiar figure, his brow furrowed. “What are you doing here? Are you planning to arrest me again?”

“General Lowe, I’m sorry. We’re just doing our job!”

Francis‘ face was filled with reluctance as he pulled out a document and held it up. “Mayor Zelinsky has issued a directive to detain you. You are under arrest for the alleged murders of Hank Sheridan and 288 members of Zovince’s Aristocratic Families.”

“Haha, 288 members?”

Emmanuel chuckled. “That number wasn’t the same yesterday. It just keeps growing, doesn’t it? But whatever, a number is just a number. Nothing will change!”

Francis could only offer a helpless smile. “General Lowe, you’re Chanaea’s 5–Star Honored Battle General. Only the president has the authority to order your arrest. However, the laws of Chanaea also grant the Mayor of Zovince the right to detain anyone suspected of criminal activity within the city.

“So, which law takes precedence then?” Mackenzie’s sharp gaze locked onto Francis. “Whose side are you really on now that you’re here to arrest Emmanuel?

“Ms. Quillen, please forgive me!”

He let out a weary sigh and explained, “Our orders come directly from the mayor. If I refuse to carry them out, I’ll have to resign. But even if I step down, someone else will just take my place. That would only make things harder for you.”

His reasoning was logical to the couple.

“If I resist your arrest, will you still take action against me?” Emmanuel narrowed his eyes.

Francis flinched as the pressure rolled off Emmanuel like a storm cloud pressing down on him. His hands shot up in surrender, shaking his head frantically. “General Lowe, you must be joking! I wouldn’t dare! I’m not some old man looking to hang himself!”

“So, this is just for show?” asked Emmanuel.

“Not exactly!”

Francis tucked the warrant away before continuing, “To be honest, this order came from Mr. Magnus under Mayor Zelinsky’s name.”

The couple immediately perked

be doing this to protect

go tomorrow, you’ll be facing an army of warriors determined to end your life. but if you are in custody, you’ll

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from prison. It would be a piece

his words made it clear

here,” Mackenzie instructed. “I need to speak with Emmanuel alone. You’ll have your answer in

had no choice but to nod in doubt as he had

the people knew, it would be humiliating. But this isn’t the usual case. The outcome of this mission could determine the future of

the time he arrived

fallen.

been arranged within a secluded building inside the Chapel of

was already waiting for

immediately asked with a wry smile. “Hattie, what’s wrong?

an arrest warrant for Emmanuel under

was surprised, but

really just following orders and doing whatever Father asks just because he named you

placed a hand on her

to me. I did this to keep Emmanuel alive. You know what’s waiting for him on Divine Mountain. No matter how strong he

come, Ethan is doomed!” Hattie’s eyes flashed with anger. “Do you think I’m clueless? Father and Mason have planted assassins up there. Without Emmanuel’s protection, Ethan won’t make

change that by coming up. This is the only

him away and shook her head. “No, I don’t believe you. You’re smarter

play are far beyond my control. Right now, I just want to stay at the table and not become part of the feast. If I can prevent Emmanuel

away, shaking

a finger in his nose. “Tsk, tsk, Magnus.