Mistaken Match Marrying the Enigmatic CEO

“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!”

group of people surrounded Gautier, and the

herself trapped in a dilemma. Her expression reflected the complexity

pondered Gautier’s motives. It felt like she stood on a pedestal without a means

“Mackenzie!!”

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 to Gautier in every

words seemed to stab at Mackenzie’s

was taken aback by Lara dropping her accent when her emotions surged. Beatrix wondered if it

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

hang on. Do you need to

Gautier’s eyes fluttered open. His grasp on her delicate hand tightened

felt like a marionette with strings wound tightly around her, rendering her unable

Yeringham business community proved well-founded as

the sidelines, Ashton shook her head in disbelief at the unfolding drama. She couldn’t help but think, What a mess! It looks like Emmanuel has been backed into a

of

with the Verkade family, a commanding voice shattered the silence.

sent shivers down the spines

“Emmanuel?”

“Emmanuel!”

all voicing their surprise

mirroring the intensity of Emmanuel’s presence. He was a tempest in her eyes, accompanied by

that moment, a storm brewed within the