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!”

of people surrounded Gautier, and the scene immediately became chaotic.

in a dilemma. Her expression reflected

at her as she pondered Gautier’s motives. It felt like she stood on a pedestal without a means of descent, as if

“Mackenzie!!”

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 to

stab at Mackenzie’s heart.

taken aback by Lara dropping her accent when her emotions surged. Beatrix

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

hang on. Do you need to go to the

on her delicate hand tightened as a foolish smile graced his

with strings wound tightly around her, rendering her unable to move and entirely under

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

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

go of

of confrontation with the Verkade family, a commanding voice shattered

resonated like a thunderclap and sent shivers down the spines of those present.

“Emmanuel?”

“Emmanuel!”

all voicing their surprise at the sight of

flickered, mirroring the intensity of Emmanuel’s presence. He was a tempest in

a storm brewed within