refreshing environment.
Emmanuel’s heart skipped a beat when he turned around to see a burly man.
than his.
Glug. Glug.
butcher.
liquor at Emmanuel.
Fortunately, he reacted quickly and easily evaded it.
less friendly than before.
“Well, I wouldn’t know!” Emmanuel shook his head.
Quintus was dumbfounded by his reaction.
is serene and beautiful, with flowers in full bloom. It’s not a suitable place for a
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“Quintus, my friend, even though we have only crossed paths a few times, it
feels like we’ve known each other forever. Why do you insist on making things
difficult? Return now, and we can still be friends in the future,” Emmanuel
sighed helplessly.
“No!” Quintus shook his head again.
“If that’s the case, we are not friends. There’s nothing more to discuss.
Goodbye!”
Emmanuel turned around and started walking away.
He was truly annoyed at this point. Mackenzie was his wife, so why should he
accept Quintus‘ challenge for no reason? Plus, this bet was nothing but
foolish as he would have to leave Mackenzie if he lost!
Besides, he was here for sightseeing and leisure, not to engage in pointless
duels with others.
It wasn’t like he was sick in the head to do something like that.
Right, Quintus definitely has a few screws loose.
Thunk!
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Quintus suddenly stomped the ground and leaped in front of Emmanuel
once again.
One could tell what tremendous force this behemoth had from the way a pit
was formed in the sturdy ground.
Right then, Mackenzie happened to be coming down the mountainside not
far away to find Emmanuel when she witnessed this scene.
Mackenzie couldn’t help but furrow her eyebrows slightly when she caught
sight of Quintus‘ terrifying strength. Can Emmanuel handle that brute if a fight
breaks out?
“Quintus, you are being unreasonable. I have already declined your
challenge, yet you keep pestering me about it!” Emmanuel had truly lost his
temper now. “I have tolerated your persistence when you pursued my wife,
but if you continue to harass and bother us, don’t blame me for not holding
back against you!”
“Haha! I want you to go all out at me!” Quintus suddenly lit up. “So, have you
finally decided to fight me?”
Emmanuel sighed again. “You’re mistaken. I’ve already said that this isn’t a
good place for a brawl.”
“What’s so bad about it?”
“Have you ever seen skilled fighters monologuing away before a duel?”
“No, not really.”
“Exactly. True experts have style. They coldly exchange a few words and then
start fighting. That’s the conduct of a true expert!”
.
“Well said!” Quintus agreed with Emmanuel’s point. “We’ve been talking for so
long. If we start fighting now, we will look like two old ladies at a market
bickering before they start throwing punches!”
“You’re absolutely right! So, let’s cancel the duel!” Emmanuel immediately
turned around to leave after he said that.
“Hey, wait!”
Even though Quintus wanted to stop him, he couldn’t find a reason to do so
at that moment.
Oh well, we are going to stay here for a few days anyway. Emmanuel won’t
be able to get away from me!
Mackenzie found it amusing. In Quintus‘ presence, Emmanuel seemed
surprisingly clever for being able to subdue the other with his intelligence.
She was actually tired of being pursued relentlessly by Quintus, but she
enjoyed watching Quintus bug Emmanuel.
After all, two morons meeting would always end up in comedy.
As she was worried that someone might see them together, she didn’t join
Emmanuel for a stroll in the mountains.
She and Emmanuel only came here this time after being coerced by
Terence. She still didn’t want to make their relationship public.
Although she was mostly convinced that Emmanuel didn’t marry her for
money or out of lust, she still wasn’t completely confident about this
marriage!
There was still time for her to observe him carefully.
Soon, Emmanuel received a call from the organizer, Hubert. “Hey, come back
to the hotel quickly. There will be an exciting group game in the hotel
banquet hall at 7.00PM tonight!”
“An exciting game?” Emmanuel repeated with a frown on his face.
He thought that everything about this trip was fine except for the seemingly
unreliable organizer.
Hubert the Bootlicker was even more annoying than Quintus!
“All you have to know is that it’s a group activity, so make sure you participate
on time!”
Hubert couldn’t be bothered with wasting his time talking to Emmanuel. After
all, who would be interested in conversing with a dead man walking?
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Although Hubert had no idea how Emmanuel had managed to marry
Mackenzie, he had always looked down on Emmanuel who he thought was
just some peasant.
As Emmanuel was aware that the activities Hubert arranged were likely filled
with malice toward him, he didn’t really want to attend.
However, as someone who hailed from the military, he wouldn’t shrink in the
face of danger. It wasn’t like him to skip the party just because he was
worried about Hubert’s intentions.
So, he decided to go.
When Emmanuel arrived, a group of handsome men and beautiful women
had already gathered in the banquet hall.
Roselynn and Jaxton were also present.
Jaxton, who was usually high–profile, had become modest in every aspect.
Emmanuel wasn’t sure if it was because of what happened on his wedding
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day or because everyone present today was from wealthy families, but
Jaxton did not have a hint of his usual superiority.
Emmanuel then scanned the surroundings and noticed that Mackenzie and
Claudette had not arrived yet.
The banquet hall was filled with a buffet of delicious food while beautiful
music echoed in the space. It seemed like they were going to have a group
dance.
He might be skilled in martial arts, but he was an average dancer. He had no
intention of participating, but the next moment, his eyes fell on a charming
and stunning emcee.
To his surprise, Claudette strode out from behind the stage in a silver evening
gown that showcased her flawless beauty. She looked like a fairy in a garden
of flowers!
She slowly strode up to the stage with a smile on her face and a microphone
in her hand, instantly becoming the sole focus when she attracted many
pairs of eyes.
A few men even shouted out loudly.
“Wow! What a goddess!”
“The goddess among goddesses!”
This was the first time Emmanuel had seen Claudette looking so glamorous.
Compared to their encounter during the laser tag, she was even more
beautiful and sexier now. She exuded a tremendous allure to the opposite
gender.
When Claudette noticed Emmanuel’s gaze on her, her heart pounded against
her ribs. Laura was right! Women have to dress like this to attract men!
Claudette’s confidence soared right then. Her biggest concern was that
Emmanuel would not be interested in her, but now, it seemed that the
gynecologist was also interested in women!
“Ladies and gentlemen, tonight’s ball is sponsored by both Hubert and
Jonathan, the young masters of the Verkade family. So, let’s dance and enjoy
the night to the fullest!”
The atmosphere in the place was enlivened with just one sentence from
Claudette.
A group of young men and women had their excitement written all over their
faces as they cheered and screamed their agreement.
Although Emmanuel didn’t know what the Verkades‘ intentions were, he
decided to accept the situation and immerse himself in the ambiance.
As soon as the ball began, the men present boldly invited the beautiful
women to dance.
Jaxton also took the opportunity to invite his newlywed wife to a dance. After
all, it was a good chance to improve their relationship.
Furthermore, he really wanted to wrap his arms around Roselynn’s waist!
He had a particular fascination with women taller than him. It was the type of
fascination that got him exceptionally excited. This was the reason why he
had put a lot of effort into pursuing Roselynn.
At that time, he had no idea that Roselynn had someone influential to back
her up. He thought that she was just an ordinary civilian!
“Ms. Lenoir, may I have the honor of dancing with you?” Jonathan gathered
his courage once again and approached Claudette.
He noticed that this woman was becoming more and more captivating and
beautiful with each passing moment. She made him forget about the pretty
Mackenzie, who was the innocent type.
His main purpose for coming here, of course, was to pick up girls.
The ball tonight had cost him a fortune, but if he could win over the young
lady of the Lenoir family, no amount of money would be too much!
However, Claudette didn’t want to dance with him. Her gaze even
unknowingly darted at Emmanuel.
She never expected Emmanuel to be even more popular than she had
imagined. Two women had already approached him for a dance so far!
Although he had retired from the Northern Region Wolf Warrior Society, his
sturdy figure and aura as though he had experienced most of life still
attracted the opposite sex.
Claudette started to get anxious as she watched on. Aren’t those two women
being too bold?!
It was rare for Mackenzie to be absent. Claudette was waiting for Emmanuel
to invite her to dance. She had even thought about taking the initiative to
invite him. But now, things weren’t going as she planned at all!
“Ms. Lenoir, may I?” Jonathan pleaded once again. When he realized that her
gaze was not on him, he couldn’t help but grit his teeth and grow resentful of
Emmanuel.
Why is that guy always in my way whenever I try to pick up women? I don’t
get it! What’s so attractive about that beggar?
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“Sorry, I have to host the ball as the emcee. Please find another dance
partner” Claudette politely declined his request and turned to leave.
Hubert’s eyes followed her figure before he looked at Emmanuel, who was
surrounded by admirers. He couldn’t help gritting his teeth in frustration, but
there was nothing he could do!
“I’m sorry. I’m not good at dancing.”
“It’s okay! We’ll teach you!”
The more Emmanuel shyly refused, the more these bold women flirted with
him.
They could also tell that this man was different from other men. His gaze
toward women lacked greed and lust. Instead, there was a hint of fear in his
eyes!
No woman would find a man like that with a delicious appearance!
Reluctantly, Emmanuel danced a short segment with each of them.
When Roselynn eventually saw how popular her younger brother was, she
abandoned Jaxton and pretended to be one of Emmanuel’s fangirls as she
went dancing with him.
Only Claudette stood by, surprised to see how many “rivals” she had. She
didn’t have a chance to make a move even though Mackenzie wasn’t here.
Finally, when Roselynn finished dancing with Emmanuel, Claudette gathered
her courage and walked up to him.
Just as she was about to speak, Hubert took the microphone and stepped
onto the stage before excitedly exclaiming, “Everyone, are you having a great
time tonight? How about making things even more electrifying?”
“Yeah!” the crowd cheered and screamed. The ball was indeed a great
success.
”
“Alright then, it’s time for a thrilling game!” He howled in excitement.
It was only then that Claudette noticed Mackenzie had also arrived at the
scene and was watching her with a small smile on her lips.
Clearly, Mackenzie already knew that Claudette had failed to dance with
Emmanuel, probably due to Roselynn’s interference.
Only she knew whether Roselynn did it intentionally or not.
At this moment, many men present were pumped upon seeing Mackenzie.
They were all eagerly anticipating the thrilling game Hubert had announced.
After all, both goddesses of Yeringham were here. It would be better if the
game was actually fun!
After confirming Mackenzie’s position with a discreet glance, Hubert loudly
announced, “We will turn off the lights later. Everyone, please find your
beloved in the darkness and give them a kiss!
“The game ends when the lights are back on!”
Now this was exciting!
However, these games were nothing special in the wealthy–heir circle. Those
who loved nightlife were especially accustomed to this kind of thing.
Hubert and Jonathan had already discussed it. They spent a lot of money to
host this ball just to take the opportunity to get intimate with the ladies!
No amount of money would be too much for Hubert to spend as long as he
could kiss Mackenzie.
On the other hand, Jonathan was already infatuated with Claudette. He
wouldn’t have any regrets left in life if he could hold her and kiss her a couple
of times.
At this moment, both of them had their eyes focused on their respective
goddesses as they fantasized about the most beautiful moment of their
lives.
Claudette’s heart was thumping like crazy when she felt numerous eyes on
her. She already knew the rules of this game and that this was Hubert’s idea.
Still, she felt incredibly anxious.
She didn’t know if she would be able to kiss Emmanuel. Not only that, she was
even more afraid of being kissed by other men in front of Emmanuel.
A good girl like her would never have played such a game in the past, but
after Hubert’s persistent brainwashing, she decided to step out tonight and
take the initiative!
On the other hand, Mackenzie’s nerves had gotten the best of her.
She wouldn’t have come if she had known they would be playing this game!
She knew that Hubert and Jonathan were up to no good. What should I do
now? I can’t let someone else kiss me, especially not in front of my husband.
Just as she looked at Emmanuel, the lights suddenly went out.
The ballroom turned into an arena where screams filled the air in an instant.
Everyone might be screaming out of excitement or fear, but their bodies were
honest.
In any case, this game was indeed too thrilling!
Jonathan didn’t hesitate to run toward Claudette. However, he soon realized
that things weren’t as he expected. Despite locating his muse’s position, it
was so dark everywhere that he quickly lost sight of his target.
After being bumped into by a few people, he didn’t even know what direction
he was heading in anymore. It was already impressive that he could even
stand without falling down. Nevertheless, it would be impossible to find his
muse and kiss her!
On the other side, Hubert was even more reckless as he rushed toward
Mackenzie.
He then reached out and embraced a woman in the dark.
To his surprise, the woman he hugged enthusiastically reciprocated. Huh?
This… doesn’t feel right, does it? This woman’s waist is three times
Mackenzie’s!
Poof!
In the darkness, the other person tightly held Hubert and even forced him
down to the ground.
F*ck! What the hell is going on?! What great strength this chubby body has!
After Hubert was pressed down on the floor, he immediately realized that this
was not Mackenzie; it was a chubby lady!
“Help! Help-”
Panicking as he started to suffocate, he started calling for help.
However, no one bothered to hold back while playing the game he
suggested.
The big woman then forcefully covered his mouth as she felt extremely
triumphant!
Indeed, opportunities are reserved for those who were prepared!
She had been watching Hubert closely. Guessing that he wanted to
approach Mackenzie, she pushed everyone away when the game started
and waited for Hubert to fall into her trap.
She had been secretly in love with this Casanova for a long time. Will I have a
chance to marry into a wealthy family after tonight?
The thought of it got her all psyched up!
Unlike Hubert, Jonathan was more cunning.
The lights might be off, but his phone worked just fine!
He glanced around and finally spotted Claudette.
Oh no! I knew she would be surrounded by men!
To prevent his muse from being snatched by someone else, Jonathan
quickly turned off the flashlight on his phone and rushed toward the spot
where Claudette had been standing.
Yes! I have been waiting for this day for too long! My dream is finally about to
come true!
He disregarded everything and kissed his goddess. Even though her lips
weren’t as sweet as he had imagined, he still savored the kiss.
It was only when she forcefully shoved him away that Jonathan realized
something was wrong. Wow, she has quite the strength! Can I still call her my
goddess even though she is so strong?
Jonathan tightly held onto her again, and this time, his hands wandered all
over her body. It was then that he realized something was wrong.
Are these pants? She is wearing a soft dress tonight, right?
He finally knew what was going on when he continued to caress her.
The person in front of him had pectorals harder than his own. The “woman”
was clearly a man…
Jonathan didn’t want to live anymore all of a sudden.
The lights came back on then, which meant that the game was over.
The scene seemed frozen in time, as some people were joyful while others
were crestfallen.
Since the game was organized by Hubert, he had a few lackeys to assist him.
These followers of his were all cooperating with him in pursuing Mackenzie.
They thought that Hubert had already achieved his dream and kissed his
goddess, but now that the lights were on, they were all shocked to their core
when they saw the situation before them.
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“Wow, this is so exciting…” someone exclaimed after the lights were turned on.
Upon seeing Mackenzie being carried away like a bride by Emmanuel,
Hubert’s two cronies were dumbfounded!
If Ms. Quillen is being carried away by another man, then who did Mr. Verkade
by a man, one could only imagine what they had gone through.
Except for the couples who were already together, like Jaxton and Roselynn,
the other single men and women had gone wild in the darkness!
Some of them succeeded in kissing the women they liked, but the majority
Now that the lights were on, Emmanuel’s distinct profile with a resolute
expression came into view, making her excited and amused for some reason.
However, that icy expression on his face remained unchanged.
Emmanuel lowered his head and breathed, “Ms. Quillen, are you okay?”
When he heard the rules of the game, he knew that Hubert was targeting his
wife.
There was no way the mighty Wolf Warrior would allow others to get close to
His agility was a hundredfold that of the people present, so when the lights
At this moment, all eyes were focused on Mackenzie and Emmanuel as the
The Icy Female CEO Of Yeringham was actually carried like a bride by a man
Mackenzie’s cold gaze swept across the room, and when she saw Claudette,
the corners of her lips curved up slightly Into a victorious smirk.
It was as if she was saying, “You’ve lost again, Ms. Lenoir.”
blow to the hearts of everyone present!
The first one to lose control was Hubert who screamed in despair.
It was a loud and resounding crash that echoed through the air!
Claudette stood there shell–shocked. She couldn’t utter a single word.
Claudette might be a brilliant person, but that didn’t change the fact that
Emmanuel was left stunned.
can never truly understand what this icy princess is thinking!
Claudette was on the verge of tears after watching what happened.
However, she refused to admit defeat when she recalled how Mackenzie
As the princess of the Lenoir family, she couldn’t afford to lose!
“Ms. Lenoir!” Roselynn quickly walked over to console her. “Are you alright?”
“Roselynn, I don’t feel so good. Please excuse me!”
Watching the back of her best friend and employer, Roselynn let out a sigh
before quickly calling her younger brother.
“How about you have a chat with Ms. Lenoir, Manny?”
Emmanuel had already caught up to Mackenzie at the door of the hotel room
Although he would never develop feelings for any woman outside of his
marriage, he had long regarded Claudette as a good friend and couldn’t just
As long as Emmanuel knocked, she would let that fool inside.
tears.
She couldn’t help feeling a little lost since this was her first heartbreak.
He always dreaded tears on a woman’s face. Slowly, he approached
“Don’t cry, Ms. Lenoir. Even if you’re beautiful, you’ll look like a ghost with tears.
Emmanuel also never expected the princess of the Lenoir family to be so
Nevertheless, he stood still and let her vent her frustration.
Unbeknownst to them, Mackenzie was quietly watching everything from the
The pride she had felt from defeating Claudette vanished in the snap of a
“Emmanuel, you jerk…”
“Ms. Lenoir, are you feeling better?” Emmanuel lowered his head and looked
on him, as it brought me joy that no other man could. Additionally, there is
suddenly lift her head to look at him, Emmanuel quickly added, “Um… I mean,
Pfft! She couldn’t help but be humored by this strait–laced guy! As soon as
because of Mackenzie. However, after being stood up twice and seeing
the bad guy?!
“Quintus, you are resorting to ambushes?” Once Emmanuel regained his
footing, he calmly struck up a conversation with him. He could sense that
“Of course, as a member of the Lenoir family’s army, I am skilled in all types of
After finishing his moves, he even let out a shout like he was some famous
“Um, you shouldn’t ask me whether or not you look cool,” Emmanuel replied
“Then, who should I ask?”
“Of course, it’s better to ask for a lady’s opinion!” Emmanuel pointed at
tone in which he spoke to her made him appear to be a different person.
“Quintus, do you want me to tell the truth?”
“Of course! Why would anyone want to hear lies?”
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