Love At The Wrong Table

“Lara, shut up!” Mackenzie glared at Lara,

After all, there was a saying about keeping family matters private. Lara’s words risked embroiling not only herself but also Emmanuel and the entire Quillen family in unnecessary controversy.

What was the truth, and did they even know about it?

“Mackenzie! Fine, I won’t speak. But you’ve got to listen to what everyone else is saying. Stop being so stubborn!” Lara’s defiance was evident in her tone, though her words seemed to imply there was more than met the eye.

Mackenzie’s expression turned colder by the second, like an iceberg. She clenched her fists in frustration at her sister’s words.

“Lara, stop making things difficult for Mackenzie! Just shut it!”

Just as Lexi and Beatrix pondered Mackenzie’s next move, a sudden roar filled the room.

Even Ashton was taken aback by Gautier’s unexpected support for Mackenzie in such a critical moment.

All attention shifted toward the man as he clutched his arm. His complexion was paling with pain. “I stand by Mackenzie’s decision-”

But before he could finish, he faltered and collapsed to the ground.

“Mr. Verkade!”

“Mr. Gautier!”

“Gautier!”

Gautier, and

trapped in a dilemma. Her expression reflected the complexity of

at her as she pondered Gautier’s motives. It felt like she stood on a pedestal without a

“Mackenzie!!”

to shield you from the bullet He’s even willing to confront the heiress of the Silverbane family for your sake. Can Emmanuel do that? Can he facilitate our family’s entry into the chamber of commerce or secure a 450 million deal for us? No! He pales in comparison

words seemed to stab

when her emotions surged. Beatrix wondered if it had been

to maintain composure, ignoring Lara’s plea. Yet, amidst the turmoil, her concern for Gautier

need

on her delicate hand tightened

with strings wound tightly around her, rendering her unable to

the esteemed genius of the Yeringham business community proved well-founded as his gentle persuasion rendered

the unfolding drama. She couldn’t help but think, What a mess! It looks like Emmanuel

go of my wife!”

as Mackenzie was teetering on the edge of confrontation with the Verkade family, a commanding voice shattered

voice resonated like a thunderclap and sent shivers down the spines

“Emmanuel?”

“Emmanuel!”

echoed from Ashton, Beatrix, and Lexi, all voicing their surprise at the

presence. He was a tempest in her eyes, accompanied by flashes of light

storm brewed