Mistaken Match Marrying the Enigmatic CEO

"Ash, I'm really sorry!" Maxwell apologized again to Ashton, playing the part of a man torn between his wife and his true love, full of regret yet helpless.

But Ashton only felt humiliation, not an ounce of sympathy. She wanted to charge inside and confront Chiara, but the guards firmly blocked her way. Just when she felt utterly frustrated, a lazy voice cfrom behind her. "What's going on here? Why are you stopping my friend?" The guards instantly straightened up and respectfully responded, "Mr. Chapman!" Despite Nathan's lackluster skills in martial arts, he was still the sole heir of the prestigious Chapman family, holding a status equal to Maxwell's, if not 1711 18-21 Tue, 10 Chapter 2036 Life-And-Death Hunt higher. More importantly, Nathan was known nationwide as a notorious spender. Everyone wanted to get on his good side for a chance to pocket sof his tips, so wherever he went, he was treated with the utmost espect.

"We didn't know she was your friend. We apologize!" 63% "Please, both of you, cin!" The guards quickly stepped aside, bowing as they let them through. In their minds, they couldn't help but wonder who Ashton was. Is she turning to Nathan Chapman for revenge after failing to cozy up with Maxwell Zelinsky? "Ms. Summerton, shall we go inside?" Nathan said with a grin. Only then did he notice the slap mark on Ashton's face. "Whoa, what happened? Did I miss sexciting ?" 2711 18:21 Tue, 10 Dec ROD 63% Chapter 2036 Life-And-Death Hunt Ashton clenched her teeth, ignoring his comment, and walked straight into the building, still determined to find Chiara and settle the score. With her personality, she didn't care about Chiara's status-if it cto a fight, she Avas as ready for it. But after entering, she couldn't find the couple anywhere. "Sir, Miss, would you two like to participate in tonight's thrilling life-and-death hunt?" A man in a suit and bowtie approached them respectfully, speaking with a formal tone.

"Life-and-death hunt?" Ashton was startled. She hadn't been here in years ánd had never heard of such an event before.

Nathan, intrigued, ordered, "Tell us the rules!" "Yes, Mr. Chapman!" the man nodded and explained, "Tonight is our Hunter's Feast event. We've released a number of arctic wolves into the 3711 Tue Chapter 2036 Life And Death Phant snow-covered hunting grounds, along with a 1,300-pound giant land predator for participants to hunt!" What?!" Ashton's body tensed instinctively, her professional instincts Kicking ⚫ in. "Are you out of your mind? What you're doing is illegal! Nathan chuckled, finding her reaction amusing. In the world of the rich, many games blatantly disregarded the law. If such practices becpublic knowledge, it would certainly cause an uproar among the less fortunate, further highlighting the world's inequalities.

The supervisor chuckled and reassured her, "Miss, don't worry. Everything that happens within the Hunter's Den is strictly confidential. The hunting grounds are entirely cut off from outside communication, so there's no need to fear any leaks. No one will know what animals you kill in here, and no one will Chapter 2036 Life-And-Death Hunt cafter you." 63% Ashton grew even more agitated. "This isn't just about whether it gets leaked or not! What you're doing is absolutely inhuma-" Before she could finish the word, Nathan covered her mouth.

supervisor chuckled again. Another small-town woman, clearly unaccustomed to

you lose. After that, every tyou see me, you'll have to call'Master,' and when you see my

there was no way she would call Emmanuel “grandmaster." He had taught her martial 5711 Tue, 63% Chapter 2036 Life-And-Death Hunt arts, but even calling him "master" was already a stretch, so lowering herself a generation below Nathan was simply out of the question. Second, she wasn't one to let grudges simmer-if she didn't play, she wouldn't get into the Aunting grounds, and she

take care of the paperwork, allowing them entry into the grounds. Soon after, they both entered the venue and were led to a private preparation room. There,

This was her first tparticipating in such a high-stakes event, and the two-day supply of rations indicated that this

told them earlier. “If no one succeeds, the winner will be determined by the points accumulated from hunting other creatures. The winner becomes the 'master, and the loser has to call them 'master,' got it?" "Bring it on! I'm not afraid of you!" Ashton shot back, her

long, they entered the actual hunting grounds. The outskirts of Zovince were bitterly cold that evening, with fierce winds howling and snow swirling everywhere. Even though both of them were martial artists, dressed in thick yers to withstand the

kind of misery!" Ashton muttered,

as a way to sharpen your skills!" Nathan quipped as he