Love At The Wrong Table

“Since he took office, I have lost count of the despicable acts committed by his followers, the number of businesses and families destroyed by him, and the lives lost in misery! Teddy’s motto is simple-obey him and thrive or oppose him and perish. Because the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce refuses to comply with his demands, he has resorted to sending assassins after me and even plotting to replace me!”

Mackenzie empathized with Stanley’s outburst and gently interjected, “I understand, Old Mr. Silverbane. Please calm down.”

“I apologize for my outburst!”

Stanley took a deep breath, expressed his regret, and settled back into his seat. “Ms. Quillen, you must be aware that the Tanner family from Onza is also aligned with Teddy. They are leveraging every resource to recruit other factions into the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce, slowly undermining its integrity, with the ultimate goal of impeaching me and seizing control. But as long as I breathe, I will not allow them to succeed. Please assist me, Ms. Quillen!”

“Me?”

Mackenzie pointed to herself in confusion while questioning if he was overestimating her abilities.

“Yes!”

He remained steadfast in his belief that a woman admired by the hero of the Northern Region would possess a strong sense of justice. “Despite the infiltration of other chambers of commerce, the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce remains under my influence. I seek the aid of the Quillen family and Mr. Lowe to eradicate the malevolent forces within the chamber, establish fair regulations, and secure a prosperous future for Nuthana’s business community!”

Despite his impassioned plea, Mackenzie struggled to fully comprehend the situation.

Having faced dark forces like the Tanner Family from Onza and the Witchona Chamber of Commerce before, she lacked a deep-seated animosity and was unsure how to proceed.

support of Mackenzie. “Indeed, we are now members of the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce and reaping its benefits. It is only fitting that we contribute

could he refuse?

bring down Teddy.

did not entirely satisfy Stanley, Stanley chuckled happily and raised his glass

clinked

the feeling that Emmanuel was becoming increasingly

concealing something from

family, the two couples

contain her curiosity. “Why did you save Old Mr. Silverbane and his granddaughter from such a big trouble and not say a word to me

of them clinked their glasses again.

shake the feeling that Emmanuel was becoming increasingly

be concealing something from her…

bidding farewell to the Silverbane family, the two couples headed home.

did you save Old Mr. Silverbane and his granddaughter from such a big trouble and

hesitated briefly before offering a sheepish smile. “I returned late last night and didn’t want to

found his explanation

chose not to pursue the topic further, so she suddenly turned cold and questioned, “Emmanuel, are you