Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2279 Emmanuel’s Bold Choice.

Once the couple were alone, Emmanuel turned to Mackenzie. “Why did you respond to Mr. Hale like that earlier?”

“If you step in too forcefully to protect him, it will only make things worse,” Mackenzie replied.

He hesitated as she continued, “You tend to act on impulse. Staying close to Mr. Hale might seem like the best way to keep him safe, though it could also give his enemies an excuse to accuse him of breaking Chanaea’s laws. Now that the Wolf Warrior Unit is back under your command, you must prepare for the battles ahead–not just on the battlefield, but politically as well.”

“That arrest warrant is like a curse,” she warned.

“Never underestimate it. Once enforced, it can carry more weight than any weapon. Mr. Hale may have. the highest approval ratings, but if he ignores Zovince’s rules, people will see it as violating Chanaea’s laws. He isn’t president yet, so he has no power to pardon himself or anyone else. His rivals will take advantage of that, flipping the election results before they’re even announced.”

Emmanuel nodded, absorbing her words. “Politics can be more powerful than war. A single calculated move could change everything.”

“Exactly,” Mackenzie remarked, nudging him. “If you go up the mountain under your own name, Mr. Hale won’t be dragged into this. Focus on keeping him safe. Once he’s in office, he’ll have the authority to clear your name. That’s the smart approach.”

Everything became clear to Emmanuel–the meaning behind the Zelinsky family’s arrest warrant, the hidden traps within this political game. Two choices lay before him. He could follow the law and stand by Francis, or he could risk everything, defy the authorities, and climb Divine Mountain alone. His wife had/ already made her stance clear. No reason remained to hesitate.

“Emmanuel, are you bringing the Wolf Warrior Unit with you or going alone?” she asked.

Despite being a wanted man in Zovince, his command over the unit remained intact. They would still follow him, though every step they took would be illegal. The risk of punishment–perhaps even execution–loomed over them if Ethan failed to win the election.

“The Wolf Warrior Unit has its own responsibilities. I’ll go alone,” Emmanuel decided. His voice held no doubt despite knowing that Divine Mountain was crawling with enemies who wanted him dead.

Mackenzie’s concern was evident, though she also understood the greater stakes. Her husband’s courage had always been one of the things she admired most. “Then, I’m going with you.”

Emmanuel met her determined gaze and smiled. “Alright, we’ll face this together.” His wife was never a burden. Her insight and decisiveness had proven invaluable too many times to count.

overheard their discussion, he let out a dry chuckle. “Guess my job

Emmanuel nodded.

you,” Francis added before leaving

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Mackenzie! Where are you going? Take me with

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Sonia, Denis, Angela, Stanley, and others. Their concern for Emmanuel and Mackenzie was clear, though

don’t be ridiculous! This

never bear to see her

we’re doomed anyway. Why not go together? Three heads are

she

Lexi to step forward. “Ms. Quillen, trust us. Besides, Ms. Beatrix is right. We aren’t part of the Wolf Warrior Unit, so this doesn’t affect military operations. If we go, we can take care of the small details while you focus

glance at Emmanuel was

agreed without hesitation. None of them were primary targets, so their wouldn’t

Three vehicles.

presence

already been completed on Divine Mountain. It continued as scheduled despite the

Zovince had been stationed below the mountain, ensuring security. Leading a group of Congress officials, Ethan made

is here!” A friar’s voice rang out, drawing every gaze toward the white

waved at the gathered crowd. He carried himself with the ease of an old man who had spent a lifetime among the people–humble yet exuding a quiet authority

questions from the press, another conversation unfolded