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A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO novel Chapter 712

Chapter 711

Meanwhile, Emmanuel drove the Gomezes in his Maserati to the Serenity

Resort.

“My, Mr. Lowe, this car of yours must be quite expensive.” Edith knew the least

about Emmanuel. He appeared so easygoing when he came over to theirs

that she thought he was just an ordinary boy. Little did she expect him to

drive such a luxurious car.

“Well, I don’t really know the price. The car isn’t mine. I’m just the driver, haha…

Emmanuel responded with a candid smile.

Rhea, sitting in the passenger seat, liked this side of him. During her school

days, she had encountered numerous guys who loved to show off, especially

when borrowing someone else’s car-they would act all high and mighty.

Emmanuel, however, was different from those guys.

“By the way, Rhea, there’s something I’d like to ask you.” Emmanuel, who was

driving leisurely, decided to discuss his cousin’s matter.

“Oh? What about?” Rhea was secretly stealing glances at Emmanuel’s profile

when he suddenly started talking to her. She quickly turned her face away

and blushed.

“Well, it’s about my cousin, Ryder…” Emmanuel briefly explained the situation,

even mentioning the part about pretending to be Tia’s boyfriend for a day.

He wasn’t going to be direct and ask Rhea if she’d be willing to go on a blind

date with Ryder. Instead, he wanted to learn how to help Ryder get closer to

Tia.

“Oh, this isn’t too difficult!” Rhea, wanting to play the role of a love guru for

Emmanuel, had been reading quite a few books lately. She immediately

offered advice, “Since she willingly asked you to be her boyfriend, it means

she has feelings for you. Just try to find opportunities to ask her out and invite

your cousin as well. This will give them a chance to build a connection.

“Of course, you have to be subtle in how you ask a girl out, or else she might

sense your intentions and become reluctant to come. But don’t worry. I’ll give

you a detailed strategy when I get back tonight!”

Emmanuel was immediately boosted by her suggestions. Even though this

might consume a fair amount of his time, he couldn’t disregard the fact that

Ryder was like a blood brother to him.

Soon after, the four of them arrived at Serenity Resort,

They had reserved VIP Suite 888, but the one guiding them to their room

wasn’t the head manager Eleanor, but rather a female receptionist.

Upon reaching the entrance of Suite 888, they noticed a commotion.

“Please don’t get upset just yet, Mr. Verkade. I’ll immediately talk to the guests

who reserved this room and ask them to cancel their reservation!” Eleanor

appeared slightly flustered, trying to appease Jonathan Verkade with a

smile.

However, Jonathan maintained his usual arrogant attitude, “Why even bother

asking? Just tell them their reservation is canceled. As for what happens next,

you figure it out.

He had just boasted earlier. If he couldn’t get in this very moment, he would

be utterly humiliated.

“We don’t have such a rule in our restaurant, Mr. Verkade. I beg you to let me

communicate with them first. It won’t take much time,” Eleanor persisted in

upholding the restaurant’s protocols, just as she had before. After all, she

knew who paid her salary.

“Well, what are you waiting for?” Taking Tia’s feelings into consideration,

Jonathan decided to give Eleanor five minutes. If it were before, he would

have already started a physical confrontation.

“Okay!” Eleanor immediately dialed a number.

Rhea had just arrived at the corridor in front of Suite 888 when her phone

rang.

“Hello, is this Ms. Gomez?” Eleanor got straight to the point. “I’m sorry, but

because we have another guest who wants Suite 888, would you consider

switching to another room?”

“What? That’s not possible!” Rhea immediately refused. Her family and

Emmanuel had arrived on time for their reservation. Why should they accept

a last-minute change?

Emmanuel had even witnessed the scene at the room entrance and couldn’t

help but furrow his brows slightly. Why is Tia and her mother with a rascal like

Jonathan?

“Mr. Verkade, I’m sorry, but the guests declined,” Eleanor apologized to

Jonathan with a bitter smile.

“D*mn it! You incompetent fool! You can’t even handle something so small!

Get lost! I’ll handle it myself!”

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As expected, Jonathan exploded in anger, snatching the phone and loudly

threatening Rhea, “Listen up! I am Jonathan of the Verkade family in

Yeringham. I’m going to consume in Suite 888 tonight. You’ll switch with me if

you know better. I can even give you a tip. Otherwise, you’ll face the

consequences!”

Rhea’s mood instantly soured!

She had intended to make up for her failed cooking by choosing the VIP Suite

888 to treat Emmanuel. However, the restaurant first convinced her to

change her reservation, and now she was being threatened.

Of course, she was aware of the power of the Verkade family in Yeringham,

but what place did Jonathan hold in that family? How dare he use their name

to intimidate her?!

Her anger temporarily rendered her speechless.

Jonathan, on the other hand, mistook her silence for fear and grew even

more arrogant. “If you know what’s good for you, say you’ll change the

reservation. No one can take what I have laid my eyes on!”

At that, he looked at Tia with a triumphant glance. However, the young

woman only felt a strong aversion. If she were to become involved with a

man like this, not only would she lack security, but she would also feel afraid.

However, Marianne was wholly pleased, for she believed having a son-in-law

like Jonathan would ensure no one would dare bully her family.

“Hey!”

Just as Jonathan was at the height of his arrogance, someone called out to

him from behind.

Jonathan’s smile instantly froze at the sound of the familiar voice, and he a

sense of foreboding quickly crept up on him.

He turned around, and sure enough, Emmanuel, the Great Demon King, was

right there.

“E-Emmanuel? What… What are you doing here?”

Jonathan’s smile stiffened as he quickly stepped back, his back against the

door of the suite.

His drastic change in demeanor rendered Marianne stumped, and Rhea felt

the same way. She couldn’t believe someone so arrogant acted like a mouse

encountering a cat when seeing Emmanuel.

Is Emmanuel that scary?

“I’m here to eat, and you’re in my way,” Emmanuel said nonchalantly.

However, Jonathan’s legs were trembling with fear! The scene’ of him

previously being choked and lifted off the ground by Emmanuel in this

restaurant replayed in his head. It was a nightmare that haunted him.

“Is… is this your reservation?” he asked in a quivering voice.

“Naturally! Are you going to snatch it again?” Emmanuel asked.

“What? No, no, no!” Jonathan waved his hands hastily. “I-I have no intention of

doing that, haha. I was just asking!”

“What are you still standing there for, then? Good dogs don’t stand in the

way!” Emmanuel’s gaze turned icy.

Jonathan immediately scurried to open the door for them, rendering

everyone present flabbergasted!

Marianne felt regretful even more so. Why can’t this man be my girl’s real

boyfriend? Ah, how great would that be! Besides, that woman next to him isn’t

any better than Tia.

“Emmanuel, let’s go in!” Rhea said to Emmanuel with a smile, delighted

beyond measure.

This was true masculine dominance! No need to resort to clawing and

growling like Jonathan; true authority emanated from within.

“Sure.” Emmanuel nodded and turned to Tia. “Would you like to join us for a

meal?”

Rhea was momentarily stunned. So, this is the Tia that Emmanuel had just

mentioned? What a coincidence!

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“Um…” Tia certainly wanted to have dinner with Emmanuel, but she glanced

at Rhea.

What a young and beautiful girl, and she seemed so gentle, a proper lady!

In contrast, she was just a kindergarten teacher from an ordinary family. How

could/she compete with her?!

“Maybe not. I’m here for a blind date today!” Tia, feeling a bit inferior, declined

softly.

At the wedding, although she saw Mackenzie call Emmanuel, she wasn’t

certain she was his wife. They didn’t seem like a couple, more like a superior

and subordinate.

Now that she saw Rhea, Tia was even more convinced that Rhea was

probably Emmanuel’s woman.

Emmanuel and his girlfriend were having dinner with her family; what

business did she have interfering?

“Alright then.” Emmanuel cast another glance at Jonathan and let out a silent

sigh. He thought it would be a shame if Tia really ended up with Jonathan.

However, it was her choice, and he had no say in it.

Both groups ultimately sat down separately for their meals.

Jonathan was upset that he couldn’t get the Suite 888, so he just gave up

and found a random table to eat at.

He was no fool; he had already interpreted the look in Tia’s eyes. It seemed

like she had some kind of fascination with Emmanuel, that demon king.

At the table, Marianne tried her best to play matchmaker.

Though she also thought that Jonathan was far inferior to Emmanuel and his

earlier behavior had been quite dismal, he was still a wealthy young man,

after all. Marrying her daughter to him would ensure a comfortable material

life.

Jonathan, in a bad mood and not interested in wasting time, grabbed Tia’s

hand directly. “So, how about being my girlfriend? Let’s go on a date tonight. If

it goes well, I’ll arrange our engagement soon.”

A clichéd proposition, his plan was to get intimate with Tia tonight no matter

what.

Tia wasn’t naive. She could see right through his intentions.

She quickly withdrew her hand and shook her head. “We’re still not familiar

enough with each other yet. Let’s take it slow.”

“Slow my foot!”

Jonathan slammed the table and was about to vent his anger on Tia when

he unexpectedly saw Emmanuel again.

In reality, Emmanuel was still worried that Tia would be taken advantage of.

After all, she was the woman his cousin liked, and Rhea also suggested that

he come out and take a look and break up their blind date if possible.

Otherwise, if Tia fell into Jonathan’s trap, it would be a heartbreak not only for

her but also for Ryder.

“What are you up to again, Emmanuel?” Jonathan frowned. “Have I bothered

you by eating here? Be reasonable. Let’s not make trouble tonight.”

He was clearly scared, yet he was trying to sound tough.

Unexpectedly, Emmanuel stared at him for a moment and then furrowed his

brows, saying, “You seem to be poisoned.”

Jonathan trembled slightly, then burst into laughter. “Don’t try to scare me

with that nonsense! I’m not easily frightened. You just want to scare me off

and ruin our blind date! It won’t work!”

One had to admit that this guy was quite the dimwit.

Emmanuel didn’t bother explaining further. His expression turned slightly

serious as he glanced at the people dining nearby.

After noticing many people’s expressions were off, he issued a stern warning,

“I’m not lying. Someone might have poisoned the restaurant!”

What? His words struck fear into the hearts of those who overheard. This was

no joking matter!

“Haha, an unemployed gynecologist trying to scare people with his words?”

Jonathan scoffed, thinking Emmanuel was just trying to mock him and make

him embarrass himself in front of Tia.

“Unfortunately, the Verkade family also deals in the herbal medicine

business, and I have medical skills. Even if I get poisoned, I can cure myself!

Don’t play tricks on-

Before he could finish saying “me,” his expression changed drastically.

What’s going on?

His stomach suddenly churned violently.

Thud.

Jonathan clutched his belly and sat down heavily.

Witnessing this scene, the people around the restaurant began freaking out.

he restaurant?!

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In just thirty seconds, Jonathan’s face gradually turned purplish-blue, his

body started convulsing violently, his teeth chattered loudly, and his whole

body was drenched in a cold sweat. It was evident he was enduring

immense pain.

Emmanuel’s brows furrowed as he tried to figure out what was happening.

He had noticed the trailing earlier in the day; he should have shaken them

off. Could this poisoning be aimed at me?

“Ah! Someone really did poison us!” Screams started to erupt from the crowd.

Marianne and Tia looked at Emmanuel in horror. He predicted the poisoning

before anyone else! How could he have such capability?!

“Save me… Please save me!” Jonathan gazed pleadingly at Emmanuel, whom

he believed had a cure to this poisoning since he predicted it.

“Sorry? Save you?” Emmanuel feigned surprise. “Mr. Verkade, didn’t you just

say a moment ago that you could self-cure even if poisoned? Well then,

please start your performance!”

Jonathan felt like he was on the verge of death! He was in such excruciating

pain that it felt like his organs were being twisted. How could he possibly

self-cure?!

He regretted being so arrogant earlier.

Indeed, those who act overly proud often end up in misfortune.

At this point, more and more people began collapsing, and in just a few

minutes, seven or eight people in the restaurant clutched their bellies and fell

in agony.

Meanwhile, those who weren’t affected by the poison were trembling in fear,

feeling utterly helpless.

“What’s going on?” The commotion in the restaurant quickly alerted Eleanor.

As the head manager, she immediately rushed over with her staff to assess

the situation, but even she had never experienced such a bizarre and

horrifying scene before.

Still, Eleanor drew from her work experience and quickly organized her staff.

“Call an ambulance!” she ordered. “And you! Go to Suite 888 and find Dr.

Gomez!”

With that, A waiter immediately ran toward Suite 888.

Eleanor tried her best to remain calm, but deep down, she was also

panicking. She couldn’t understand how some of her customers had been

affected while others seemed perfectly fine.

Can it be that only those who ate a certain dish or drank a specific drink were

poisoned?

With this thought in mind, she quickly ordered, “You guys, gather all the water

and food on the tables!”

“Yes, Ms. Eleanor!” Several staff members immediately took action.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel went over to Tia and her mother to inquire about what

they had eaten and drunk earlier.

Amidst the chaos, he was the only one silently analyzing the situation.

Soon, Juan hurriedly entered the restaurant lobby.

Eleanor quickly approached him, saying, “Dr. Gomez, it seems that these

people are suffering from food poisoning.”

“I don’t think so!” Juan immediately denied her guess.

Eleanor was taken aback. Juan hadn’t even started diagnosing, and he had

already denied her speculation!

Many people around had heard of Juan from Beacon Hospital. Learning that

he was a renowned physician and fortunate enough to have him present in

the restaurant, everyone felt relieved.

“Can Dr. Gomez diagnose a patient’s condition with just a glance?”

“If that’s the case, he’s truly amazing!”

“He really lives up to his reputation as the legendary physician of Yeringham!”

People marveled and whispered to each other.

However, Juan paid no attention to these comments. He quickly approached

the nearest person who had been poisoned, only for Emmanuel to warn him

with a frown. “Don’t touch him, or you’ll be poisoned too!”

What?!

Everyone was shocked beyond words. Emmanuel’s statement further

intensified the panic among the crowd.

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“Who’s that man?”

At this point, many people began speculating about Emmanuel’s identity.

He was the first one to suggest someone had poisoned the food, but how did

he know that before anyone had shown symptoms?

Suspicious!

However, Emmanuel ignored the surrounding gazes and addressed Juan,

“Because you just drank the tap water from the restaurant as well. You

absolutely cannot touch the source of the infection!”

“What is this guy talking about?”

The surrounding diners started discussing fervently.

“If drinking tap water can cause poisoning, I’ve drunk it too!”

“Right, according to him, food poisoning can be contagious. Ridiculous!”

“Could this be a virus?”

Amidst the discussions, someone finally stood up and loudly questioned

Emmanuel, “Hey, who are you? Why are you obstructing Dr. Gomez from

saving people? Could you be the one who poisoned them?”

All eyes were focused on Emmanuel, like cold arrows directed at him.

“Shut up!” Juan rebuked them angrily. “Don’t spread baseless rumors! He’s a

prodigious doctor whose medical skills far surpass mine!”

“What?!” Everyone was shocked once again!

Juan had a great reputation in Yeringham, yet he now publicly claimed that

someone else’s medical skills were far superior to his!

Was he just being modest?

Then again, judging from his expression, he seemed to be serious about it.

Just then, Edith exclaimed in panic. “Oh no, Rhea just touched one of the

patients!”

What?! It was Emmanuel’s turn to be shocked.

Just a moment ago, they had been dining in the same private room, and he

knew that Rhea had also drunk the tap water from the restaurant. However,

the young woman hadn’t heard Emmanuel’s warning, as because of the

urgency of the situation, she, as a medical professional, rushed out and

immediately checked on the condition of the poisoned person’s eyes to

assess the situation.

And now, her delicate body was trembling, her fair face turning

purplish-black in an instant. She collapsed to the ground with a thud. Her

situation was even worse than that of the previous victim.

“Rhea!” Emmanuel quickly ran over and shouted at Juan, “Those who have

drunk the tap water must not touch the poisoned individuals! This is a

combination of unusual toxins! It can be transmitted through skin contact!

“People who have drunk the tap water will store a certain toxin in their bodies.

This toxin won’t act on its own, but as long as it comes into contact with

another source of poison, the person will be poisoned. Moreover, the poison

will mutate rapidly upon transmission, becoming more intense!”

Once again, after hearing his words, everyone fell into extréme panic.

This unusual poison was no modern virus but an ancient poison. Emmanuel

had happened to come across related case details in the ‘Divine Valley

Medical Records. However, he had never dreamed that he would encounter

it in his life so soon!

Currently, the other poisoned individuals could still hold on. Although they

were suffering, they were not in immediate danger. Rhea’s condition was the

most severe, and she had lost consciousness in an instant.

Eleanor hurriedly followed Emmanuel to Rhea’s side.

He pressed Rhea’s acupuncture points, and she miraculously managed to

regurgitate the tap water she had just drunk!

Eleanor was astounded.

Having witnessed Emmanuel’s miraculous skills on various occasions, she

was now convinced that this man wasn’t just a prodigious physician; he was

a true deity!

Emmanuel paid no attention to her gaze and instead instructed her, “Ms.

Eleanor, this female patient won’t be able to hold on until we get her to the

hospital. Please quickly prepare silver needles and alcohol for me! Also, open

all the doors and windows of the restaurant to ensure ventilation!”

“Huh? Yes, right away!” Eleanor-snapped back to her senses and quickly

nodded in response.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Emmanuel first treated the first batch

of poisoned individuals. He extended two fingers and applied precise

pressure on their acupuncture points.

After a few consecutive moves, the poisoned individuals started vomiting out

the contents of their stomachs, and their complexions instantly cleared up.

“Wow, that’s amazing!”

Chapter 716

“Is that guy a martial arts master from another era? Are there really such

extraordinary people in this world?”

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