Love At The Wrong Table

Emmanuel gripped Mackenzie’s hand tightly, as though afraid she might get kidnapped again if he let go.

“I’ve arranged a personal bodyguard for you.”

“A personal bodyguard? Really?” Mackenzie was genuinely surprised.

“Yes. I can’t bear to see you in danger anymore. I refuse to be a clueless oaf any longer!”

Emmanuel’s sincerity nearly made Mackenzie laugh.

I’ve never heard anyone calling themselves a clueless oaf willingly.

“Where did you find this bodyguard? Can we trust them?”

“Absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt.”

Emmanuel unwavering confidence only heightened Mackenzie’s curiosity.

As they stepped into the VIP box of the club, Mackenzie was taken aback, her jaw dropping in astonishment.

“It’s you, Captain Payne?”

“A pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Lowe!”

Sage extended his hand to Mackenzie.

the gesture with a gentle handshake, but her gaze remained fixed on Emmanuel.

his true identity, there was no ne conceal his connection with Sage

Wolf Warrior unit, one

so that’s how it is.”

dots of past events. No wonder Sage showed

Emmanuel has appointed you as my personal bodyguard?” Mackenzie’s surprise was evident as

in

and disbelief. “But you’re the esteemed Captain Payne of the Yeringham Police Station. How can you take on

any title I hold!” Sage’s response was straightforward and sincere, prioritizing Mackenzie’s well-being

and anxious. Even if Emmanuel hadn’t called upon him, Sage would

about payment?” Mackenzie, ever the businesswoman,

Lowe, you need not doubt my

dedication, Mackenzie found herself intrigued, as she hadn’t yet witnessed the unwavering devotion of the soldiers from the Northe to their cause.

opportunity to clarify directly, “Our goa is to take down Teddy Tanner, the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. Our main mission is to safeguard you, enabling you to lead the Quillen family and remove Tanner from

did you marry me just for

Mackenzie,” Emmanuel responded swiftly, with a rueful smile. “When I married you, I hadn’t embarked on

it sound like I have a

him a playful glare and quipped, “Well, considering I’m already carrying your child, I suppose I’m along

laughter filled the

on the impending fatherhood, Emmanuel!”

joined in the chuckle, though the weight of responsibility