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 the scene immediately became

dilemma. Her expression reflected the complexity of her

she pondered Gautier’s motives. It felt like she stood on a pedestal without a means of descent, as if the ladder had been

“Mackenzie!!”

moment, it was Gautier who courageously stepped forward 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

stab

emotions surged. Beatrix wondered

Yet, amidst the turmoil, her concern for Gautier couldn’t be ignored. Everyone present

Do you need to go

fine…” Gautier’s eyes fluttered open. His grasp on her delicate hand tightened as a foolish smile

stunned. She felt like a marionette with strings wound tightly around her, rendering her unable to move and entirely under the control of others.

business community proved well-founded as his gentle persuasion rendered her defenseless against his

couldn’t help but think, What a mess! It looks like Emmanuel has

of

the edge of confrontation with

a thunderclap and sent shivers

“Emmanuel?”

“Emmanuel!”

all voicing their surprise at the sight of the man.

a tempest

storm brewed within the