Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

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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.

pulse spiked. Have I already been seen?Ethan’s bodyguard

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coming for

attention was on someone

stood across the

energy–this

attacked, Gwain knew without a doubt–she

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to spot her first, but her abilities weren’t on par with Gwain’s. However, whether

out again.

spun on her heels and disappeared into

Don’t let the assassin escape!”

couldn’t have asked for a better

the fleeing assassin, his path was clear. He didn’t know why his father had

ablution hall, he moved

than expected–almost like a high–end

around–no sign

already picked up on

a shift in the

thought, What’s going on?!

Someone else was here.

powerful fighter–someone

move like that. This speed, this aura… there’s no way

be Emmanuel?

had always acted superior to Emmanuel, but past encounters had left a

just mean failure. It would mean the downfall of the Lannister

hesitation, he sank beneath the

time, another figure–dressed in red–slipped

the steaming pool, but Ethan was nowhere

on the surface

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red–clad assassin smirked to himself. Hiding underwater? That

the water, aiming

attack

swift counter–kick knocked the

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I knew it–killing Ethan wouldn’t be that easy. Did

Doubt crept in.