Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Love at the Wrong Table

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Chapter 2280 Rivals Clash Once More

Gwain’s expression turned cold. “Who’s the target?”

Everyone in the Lannister family knew how proud he was, always carrying himself as if he were untouchable. Still, no matter how high he held his head, he never disobeyed his father’s commands. Being a loyal son was something he took seriously.

Clive didn’t answer right away. Instead, he glanced toward Ethan, standing among the crowd.

A knot formed in Gwain’s gut.

Killing Ethan? That can’t be right.

The Lannisters have survived by staying out of politics. Keeping neutral is the only reason we’ve lasted this long. Now, he’s throwing me straight into the fire?

“You’ll wait outside the ablution hall. Strike when the moment is right. The patriarchy was clear–no one can trace this back to the Lannister family,” Clive instructed in a low voice.

A quiet exhale left Gwain’s lips. Without another word, he stood and slipped away.

Gautier and Aora also kept a close watch on Ethan from a concealed spot, staying out of sight.

As Ethan moved toward the Chapel of Oros, Gautier leaned toward Aora. “Once Ethan is gone, Catherine wins the presidency. Emmanuel loses his only protection, and his death will follow soon after.”

Aora gave a slight nod before vanishing in a blur of red.

The prayer ceremony followed strict traditions.

After meeting the gathered citizens, Ethan followed protocol and entered the ablution hall to cleanse himself before the main event.

Chester stayed close, his sharp gaze sweeping the area. Disciples from the Chapel of Oros and Zovince’s Imperial Guards were stationed at every entrance, keeping a tight watch from all angles.

No one was taking any risks.

A public assassination using conventional methods was nearly impossible. Only an elite martial artist stood a chance of getting close enough.

Ethan understood the danger. He never moved without protection but eventually dismissed his guards and entered the ablution hall alone.

From the shadows, Gwain steadied his breathing. “This is it.”

Pulling a white mask over his face, he moved precisely and slipped into the ablution hall like a ghost.

A sudden voice shattered the silence.

“Who goes there?!” Chester’s sharp command rang out.

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was on

dressed in black stood across the way,

the energy–this

she attacked, Gwain knew

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the one to spot her first, but her abilities weren’t on par with

voice rang out again. “Intruder! There’s

her heels and disappeared into

Don’t let the assassin escape!” Chester commanded, leading his

couldn’t have asked

path was clear. He didn’t know why his father had ordered Ethan’s

the ablution hall, he moved

larger than expected–almost like a

darted around–no sign of

hiding? Has he already picked up on

shift

Gwain thought, What’s going on?! A

Someone else was here.

fighter–someone

aura… there’s no way that fool Chester could ever compare.

be Emmanuel?

a

It would mean

hesitation, he sank beneath the

the same time, another figure–dressed in red–slipped into

gaze scanned the steaming pool, but Ethan

the surface were

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red–clad assassin smirked to himself.

water,

the attack never

swift counter–kick knocked the red–clad

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Ethan wouldn’t be that

Doubt crept in.