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!”

of people surrounded Gautier, and the

found herself trapped in a dilemma. Her expression reflected the complexity of her emotions.

on a pedestal without a means of descent, as if the ladder had been yanked away from

“Mackenzie!!”

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

to stab at Mackenzie’s

when her emotions surged. Beatrix wondered if it had been an act

ignoring Lara’s plea. Yet, amidst the turmoil, her concern for Gautier couldn’t be ignored. Everyone present knew he had been injured while shielding her

hang on. Do you need to go

fluttered open. His grasp on her delicate hand tightened as a foolish smile graced his lips.

around her, rendering her unable to move and entirely under the control of others.

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

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

go of

as Mackenzie was teetering on the edge of confrontation with the Verkade family, a commanding

sent shivers down

“Emmanuel?”

“Emmanuel!”

and Lexi, all voicing their

presence. He was a tempest in her eyes,

a storm brewed within the