A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO novel Chapter 1928

Chapter 1928 The Standoff in the Ancient Woods 

Chapter 1928 

Amethyst sneered, voice dripping with icy disdain. “Aora’s plan, lying in wait 

like the mantis stalking the cicada, only to be preyed upon by the oriole… 

Brilliant.” The sarcasm in the tone was unmistakable, a mix of amusement 

and derision. 

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Azure, however, sounded more hesitant. “But I’m not sure Gwain will be easy 

to handle. The Southern Lannister and Northern Wolf Warrior–ranked 

alongside Emmanuel. If we provoke that one, who knows what chaos might 

follow?” 

Aora chuckled lightly, brimming with arrogance. “Heh, from my point of view, 

there’s nothing special about Gwain. Just someone skilled at taking down 

weaker opponents.” 

The boastful tone was undeniable, yet beneath it lingered a flicker of 

uncertainty. 

Azure was silently startled. Was Aora truly confident enough to take on Gwain, 

or was this just empty bravado? After all, Aora had suffered defeat at 

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Emmanuel’s hands twice before, wounds to both pride and skill. 

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Amethyst joined in, their laughter soft but cutting. “Indeed. No matter how 

strong Gwain may be, dealing with their trio will surely be easier than facing 

those strange, skilled individuals from the Summerton family when they 

resurfaced. And if they manage to weaken each other in the process, we can 

swoop in and reap the benefits without lifting a finger.” 

The four of them continued their scheming, unwilling to move forward. They 

knew all too well that should they be discovered, they too might get caught 

up in the maelstrom of the battle that was brewing. 

Meanwhile, Julian, Ashton, and Roselynn were gripped by fear, hearts 

pounding as they stood frozen in place. Any one of the masters surrounding 

them could end their lives with ease, a thought that gnawed at their nerves. 

Luckily for them, none of the fighters spared a glance in their direction. 

Curiosity burned within them–who was truly the stronger one? Gwain or Emmanuel? But as mere novices, they had no means of understanding the 

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depth of these warriors‘ strength. How could they possibly judge the prowess 

of such titans? 

Their eyes eventually turned to Wyatt. After all, Emmanuel had once fought 

Wyatt and emerged victorious, though not without difficulty. 

As they watched, it became clear that among the trio, Wyatt was indeed the 

weakest. Handling three or four opponents at once seemed to push him to 

the brink, and on more than one occasion, death loomed close. 

Meanwhile, Gwain continued to fend off multiple foes, all while managing to 

save Wyatt’s life. The contrast between the two could not have been starker. 

As the night deepened, shadows lengthened, and the growing darkness 

tipped the balance further against those with fewer numbers. 

Finally, Gwain’s voice rang out, sharp and cold, slicing through the tension. 

“We hold no personal grudges. But if you’re determined to fight to the death, 

don’t blame me for showing no mercy!” 

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In one fluid motion, Gwain unsheathed a sword, its gleaming blade reflecting 

the cold light of the moon. The air around them seemed to grow heavier, the 

temperature plunging as a palpable chill swept across the field. 

No one dared to advance. The terrifying, bone–chilling intent emanating from 

Gwain was too much for even the bravest to withstand. 

“So… So powerful…” Ashton whispered in awe, voice barely audible. It was 

undeniable now–Gwain was stronger than Emmanuel, who had once 

claimed the title of Grandmaster of Nuthana. It was not just stronger; Gwain’s 

strength seemed overwhelming. 

A sudden shout shattered the silence. “Stop!” Gary, realizing that even their 

overwhelming numbers would not be enough to bring Gwain down without 

immense losses, made a quick decision. Even if they could kill Hank and 

Wyatt, too many would fall to Gwain. 

“Gwain, we do not quarrel with you. If you’re determined to enter the Ancient 

Woods Hall, so be it! But mark my words–if you die in there, don’t turn around 

and claim we did not warn you! Let’s go!” 

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With a single order from Gary, over a hundred experts vanished into the night 

leaving no trace, even the wounded disappearing into the shadows as if they 

had never been. 

Julian and Roselynn hurried to help Ashton to their feet, quickly retreating 

deeper into the mountains alongside Gary and the others.