Mistaken Match Marrying the Enigmatic CEO novel Chapter 231
Chapter 231
Did she like Emmanuel?
Even she didn’t know the answer to that.
She had set a trial period of six months, anyway. It was still too early to tell.
Claudette smiled. “You have to be careful, then, Ms. Quillen. Good men sell
like hotcakes. What if he found a more suitable woman while you’re still
hesitating and observing him? You might regret it.”
The other women were confused, as they didn’t understand what the two
were talking about.
Lexi, however, was amazed at their lethal exchange of words.
Her impressions of Mackenzie and Claudette were completely upturned
today.
In the past, one of those women was as cold as ice, and men dared not
approach her.
On the other hand, the other woman was gentle and reserved, and she never
had any scandals with men.
Yet, now they were waging a hidden war in public for the sake of one man!
“I couldn’t care less about men who would get seduced by other women at
the drop of a hat!” Mackenzie responded to Claudette’s words coldly.
“Hah, you have a point.”
Claudette smiled, narrowing her eyes. Her eyelashes were curved like the
crescent moon.
Mackenzie used to admire this woman, but now, she sensed danger coming
from Claudette.
“Help yourself, then, Ms. Quillen. I have something to attend to, so I’ll be
leaving now.”
”
After leaving a polite notice, Claudette left the teahouse.
Mackenzie looked at Claudette’s receding figure. She ignored the others as
she waited for Claudette to leave before coldly making her way out as well.
The others were stunned.
What did she come here for, anyway? She left after just a few words!
Only Lexi knew what was going on, so she hastily went after Mackenzie.
“Ms. Quillen, may I suggest something?”
“Go ahead.”
“With just one sentence, you can have your husband stay obediently at home
instead of fooling around with Ms. Lenoir. Why would you give your enemy
chances?”
“What enemy?”
Mackenzie feigned ignorance as she stared coldly at Lexi.
Fortunately, Lexi was immune to cold looks. She smiled as she continued
teasing, “Is she not your enemy? I heard from Ms. Beatrix that they might
have played late into the night.”
“Who cares if they do it all night long?” Mackenzie said, snorting.
Lexi quickly stuck out her tongue.
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She wasn’t scared of other people because she knew that Mackenzie’s man
was a gynecologist who was also uninterested in other women. When
Mackenzie asked Lexi to test him, he was able to endure the temptation, so
any normal woman wouldn’t be able to seduce a man like him.
However, she felt that Claudette was more charming and patient than her,
so she feared that Emmanuel might commit a mistake.
Mackenzie finally found a man who made her feel special, so if their
relationship ended because of a mistake, Lexi would feel sorry for them.
It was 9.00AM, so there would be another four and a half hours before they
gathered for laser tag.
Claudette rushed home from the teahouse to change her clothes.
Today was one of the rare days she could go out with Emmanuel, so she had
to choose her outfit carefully.
She frowned as she threw open the doors of the large wardrobes in her room.
There were all sorts of clothes in the wardrobes, and she had so many
clothes that she could hold a mini fashion show.
Claudette was even more spoiled for choice now. She couldn’t decide on an
outfit even after pondering for half an hour.
Finally, her movements attracted the attention of her stepmother, Laura
Newman.
Laura had just woken up, so there was a lazy look similar to a cat’s in her
sleepy eyes. She was wearing a revealing set of pajamas, and her
snow–white skin was extremely alluring. She looked like an 18–year–old girl;
no one could guess her real age.
“What are you cooking up this time, Claudette? You keep trying on clothes
and sighing.”
She wanted to be mad but hadn’t completely woken up yet. She couldn’t
expend much energy into talking, so she sounded like a S**y little stray cat.
She lay on Claudette’s bed, not caring that her thighs were completely
exposed.
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“Aunt Laura, get up and help me!”
Claudette was panicking as she pulled her stepmother up.
Laura was her late biological mother’s sister, so she always referred to Laura
as her aunt.
“Help you with what? You know very well that I don’t know how to do anything
other than spend money.”
That was what Laura said, and in her heart, she truly felt that women didn’t
have to learn any skills other than spending money and seducing men’s
hearts.
“Help me pick an outfit. I’m joining an outdoor event.”
Claudette didn’t waste her time spouting nonsense as she pushed Laura
toward her wardrobe.
It was only then that Laura remembered. Her husband’s two daughters were
participating in an outdoor event today, and after asking around, she found
that they were targeting the same man.
Other people might feel ashamed if they were in her shoes, but Laura only
found it amusing.
Her daughters finally grew up and started showing promise!
Laura hastily rubbed her sleepy eyes and stretched lazily. Her slender waist
was alluring, and the weights on her chest wobbled a little like waves.
Unlike Claudette, Laura didn’t even have to think before picking out a
half–transparent chiffon vest and a pair of white hot pants. She pa*sed the
clothes to Claudette.
“Are you trying to kill me in this weather, old hag? Do you know how many
degrees it is outside?”
Claudette was undoubtedly mad now. Aunt Laura has to be joking!
She had always been polite in front of others, but whenever she was talking
with her aunt, she would speak differently as a result of being influenced by
her aunt’s boldness.
“What did you call me, Claudette? I’m only 31! With some makeup and a filter,
I can easily disguise myself as a teen!” Laura put her hands on her hips and
mentioned.
Noticing that Laura was going off track, Claudette hastily went back to the
topic at hand. “But this outfit isn’t appropriate, is it?”
“What do you mean by it’s not appropriate? Only this outfit can showcase
your tall and pale body. It’s the best choice for seducing men!” Laura said,
matter–of-factly and also a little shamelessly.
Claudette was speechless.
Before Claudette could say anything, Laura curved her lips into a confident
smile and patted her chest. “According to my knowledge of men for the past
31 years, they’ll love to see you in this outfit.”
“Quit fooling around! We’re playing laser tag, not swimming! I’d be out of my
mind if I listened to you!”
In reality, Claudette agreed with Laura’s opinion, but it only worked on men
who were not gynecologists.
She knew that Emmanuel didn’t like to see women wearing skimpy outfits, so
she took a set of pink sportswear and asked, “What about this one, Aunt
Laura?”
“It’ll hide your chest.”
“What about this light blue suit?”
“It’ll hide your chest, waist, and butt. That man will certainly ignore you.”
“How vulgar. Dr. Lowe isn’t like other men; he’s not the shallow man you think
he is,” Claudette said, snorting.
“Yeah, right. All men are perverts unless they’re a eunuch. This is the male
instinct!”
As Laura spoke, she dragged Claudette to her room.
When she opened her wardrobe, Claudette was shocked to see that all her
clothes were revealing.
Some might seem to have more fabric, but the cloth only hid unimportant
parts, so the most important parts were out for the world to see.
Claudette didn’t know what to comment.
Laura didn’t care what Claudette thought and even smiled gleefully as she
said, “To help the princess of the Lenoirs to get her Prince Charming, I’ll
selflessly lend you my equipment!”
With that, Laura took a white outfit from the wardrobe.
Surprisingly, it looked quite normal, and it seemed suitable for outdoor
activities, too.
Even though it was tight–fitting and exposed the waist, it was undoubtedly
the most reserved piece of clothing in Laura’s possession.
Claudette was satisfied with it, so she held it against her body to check it out.
However, a startled expression soon colored her face.
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What is this?!
The outfit looked fine from the front but had zero coverage on the back!
If Claudette wore it for real, her back would be exposed for all to see.
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“You don’t want to expose your chest and butt, so you can only expose your
waist.” Laura analyzed it for her. “Believe me; if you don’t expose anything, no
man would fall for you!”
Claudette thought Laura had a point, but she still hesitated.
“There’s nothing to hesitate over. Hurry and wear it! Are you General Lenoir’s
daughter or not? How can you advance in love and relationships if you’re not
bold enough?” Laura began reprimanding her.
Claudette’s father was a warrior, and he only started a business after he
retired from the military.
The power and status the Lenoir family enjoyed today were closely linked to
his connections and influence.
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“If you don’t act a little bolder today, I’m afraid you’ll lose your chance. Well,
you can just settle for some other rich man. You have tons of admirers,
anyway.”
“I don’t want to!”
When Claudette heard that, she hastily grabbed the outfit and ran back to
her room like she was escaping something.
Even though she wasn’t completely brainwashed by Laura, she did
somewhat agree with the latter’s words.
No matter how indifferent a man could be, he was still a man!
Laura was right. Unless Emmanuel were a eunuch, he wouldn’t be completely
unfazed by women.
It was especially so when Claudette knew that she was a diva.
“Alright, Dr. Lowe, here I come! Take this!”
When Claudette thought about Mackenzie’s relationship with Emmanuel, she
decided to break through her barriers, or she would lose all her chances.
At noon, Claudette went to the gathering place by car. When she arrived, she
realized everyone was already there, including her sister, Elizabeth.
Almost everyone who joined laser tag was friends and cla*smates with her
sister and Beatrix, so they were all around 20 years old.
Hence, Claudette, the 26–year–old woman, looked a little too old among their
ranks.
She felt even more out of place since she was wearing such a mature outfit.
“Wow, you’re so pretty today, Claudette!” When Elizabeth saw Claudette, she
shouted in surprise.
Claudette is getting serious this time. No one will be able to win against this
beautiful diva! Elizabeth thought.
Beatrix also saw the daring outfit, and she hastily recorded a video in secret
and sent it to her sister.
She wondered if her sister would sense immense danger upon seeing It.
Claudette’s beauty was radiating a little too much, and she soon became the
focus of everyone present.
Girls envied her, whereas boys drooled at the sight of her.
Because of nervousness, Claudette avoided looking at Emmanuel on
purpose. She smiled and greeted everyone, but she discreetly angled her
exposed back toward Emmanuel.
Just as expected, Emmanuel noticed her, and he couldn’t help but be
stunned.
Under the effect of the clothes, he realized that Claudette’s skin was truly
pale and tender.
Claudette stole a glance at him, glee welling in her heart. That woman at
home is right; men always instinctively check out the bodies of the opposite
.S**.
Just as she was about to get closer to him, two boys blocked her path.
“Hey, gorgeous, you’re so beautiful! Let us, the valiant soldiers, protect you in
the game of laser tag today.”
“That’s right! We’ll willingly risk our lives for you. No regrets!”
Claudette was a little bewildered. She didn’t know the two boys at all.
Still, she knew that her bold outfit must have given off the wrong signal. They
must have thought that she was easy to flirt with.
What should I do?
She glanced at Emmanuel with a panicked look on her face, seemingly to
say, ‘Hurry up and help me, Dr. Lowe!‘
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“Do your best today, my good brother–in–law!”
Beatrix knew what Claudette was plotting, of course. She hastily walked over
to them and snatched Emmanuel’s attention away.
When everyone heard her referring to Emmanuel as her brother–in–law, they
were shocked.
Elizabeth was surprised, too, as she said, “He’s your brother–in–law, Beatrix?”
Emmanuel hastily explained, “No, it’s a misunderstanding. We’re bros, and she
thinks it’s funny to call me her brother–in–law. I’m not married to her sister!”
Beatrix smiled as she remained silent. Mackenzie is right–this guy is a fool! If
he was not my brother–in–law, I wouldn’t have called him as such now, would
I? He’s so dumb, but I have to say, he’s fun to play with as well.
When Claudette saw that scene, she knew Emmanuel wouldn’t be able to
help her out anymore.
The boys standing before her were sons of wealthy families in Yeringham,
and she had a faint impression of them.
The tall and broad one was named Isaac Lane. His brother used to be
Claudette’s cla*smate.
Isaac had met Claudette before and had fallen in love with this gentle and
reserved beauty at first sight.
He even pursued her before, but she rejected him in a roundabout way by
joking and saying that he was still a brat.
Now that he was 20 years old, he was a brat no more. When he saw the
woman wearing such bold clothing today, he swore that he would win the
heart of the idol in his youth.
Claudette knew the boy beside Isaac as well. His name was Jonathan
Verkade, and they had met at the banquet before.
Initially, he was aiming for Beatrix, but the latter always rejected him. Now
that he saw Claudette exuding a more feminine aura while wearing slightly
revealing clothes, he felt that Claudette should be easier to get than Beatrix.
Hence, he decided to try his luck.
Not only that, Jonathan always had this narcissistic view that he looked good,
and he even secretly wondered if Claudette would want to do it with him.
At the thought of sharing a bed with this woman who had a back as white as
snow, he couldn’t help but feel a little excited.
Sadly, the gap between expectation and reality was always suffocatingly
huge.
“Sorry, but I’m not interested in teaming up with you guys.”
Claudette’s honest words instantly caused Jonathan to feel awkward.
The looks and laughter coming from all sides made him want to disappear
from the face of the earth.
Oh, well. Life is always fair. I’m sure this is a signal from the gods that she’s not
the one for me. With that thought in mind, Jonathan turned around and
invited Beatrix instead.
“Sorry, but I’m teaming up with my brother–in–law. We already made a
promise,” Beatrix declined politely, then gripped Emmanuel’s arm tightly.
Emmanuel was exasperated. We are in public right now. How can she
behave so intimately around me?! He couldn’t help but feel as if he truly were
her brother–in-law.
The corners of Jonathan’s lips twitched. He realized that his life motto was
wrong. Real life would make one suffer for a while first and continue to make
them suffer until they finally got used to it.
Before Jonathan could say anything, Elizabeth took her sister’s hand and
walked up to Emmanuel, saying, “We’ve already agreed to form a team with
the four of us.”
The corners of Jonathan’s lips twitched even more violently.
Isaac had an upset expression on his face as well. Where did this man come
from? He has snatched away the three prettiest divas. What chances do we
still have?!
Still, Jonathan was an expert at flirting. He always went out and fooled
around at night, so he knew a lot of tactics. He quickly smiled and said, “After
the game of laser tag, Mr. Lane and I will treat everyone to a meal. So, I
suggest we don’t break into so many small teams for laser tag; just two
teams will do. Does anyone have any objections?”
No one did.
No one dared to, either.
Everyone knew that Isaac wasn’t one to be messed with; after all, he was
rumored to have connections among the higher–ups in Yeringham.
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Isaac used to be a tyrant in school, so no one dared to offend him and
Jonathan.
At this moment, the atmosphere instantly turned cold.
People usually formed teams of five for laser tag, so now that they had to
split into two large teams, it didn’t feel as fun anymore.
Also, in team activities, no one wanted to be on the same team as tyrants; it
felt too suffocating.
Claudette also found the two annoying. If Emmanuel weren’t around, she
would’ve quit right away.
Beatrix, however, was smart enough. When she heard Jonathan saying that,
she knew that the two wanted to join her team at all costs so that they could
flirt with the pretty women in all sorts of ways.
Hence, she raised her hand and shouted on purpose, “Alright, then we’ll split
into two teams. Anyone who wants to join our team, come and stand behind
us!”
In an instant, more than 20 people stood behind them.
It was not an unexpected outcome. All three divas were on that team, so
everyone would want to be on their team.
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There were a total of 30 participants, but 28 of them were on the same team.
As for the remaining two, why didn’t they join?
That was because they were Isaac and Jonathan!
If they joined as well, it would be a team of 30 versus none. They would win by
default, so they didn’t even have to play!
Jonathan and Isaac could feel the cold wind breezing past them. The
atmosphere turned extremely awkward once again.
Jonathan and Isaac weren’t fools. They knew no one wanted to be on their
side, so their expressions darkened. “Fine, we’ll form a team of two. All of you
will regret this!”
Jonathan was mad from embarra*sment, and he left right after saying that.
Isaac’s friendship with Jonathan was too strong, so he could only grit his
teeth and follow Jonathan.
!
After the two unpopular guys were gone, the remaining 28 people felt the
match would be too dull if to be proceeded as such, so they ignored the two
and divided themselves into seven groups. It was just right for every team to
have four members.
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Hence, the game started.
The battlefield covered two hills, and the map was huge indeed. It felt like
they had replicated video games in life–size.
In an attempt to create opportunities to be with Emmanuel, Claudette had
spent quite a lot of money to bribe her sister. She promised to buy a new LV
bag for Elizabeth so that the latter would help her distract Beatrix.
Beatrix was a smart person, so of course, she knew about that, too.
Though, she didn’t plan on intercepting them. After all, her mission was to
help their grandfather stimulate Mackenzie, particularly in the jealousy
department, so that she would realize how much she liked Emmanuel.
For now, she would just play along with them. After squeezing some nice
things from Elizabeth, she would leave in peace with Elizabeth instead of
being the third wheel for Emmanuel and Claudette.
Claudette finally got to have some alone time with her Prince Charming. She
quietly followed Emmanuel, enjoying the experience of being protected by
him.
Unfortunately, Emmanuel was a serious man. He didn’t take her hand, and he
was too focused on observing the terrain that she didn’t have any chance to
strike.
“Aah!”
As Claudette walked behind him, she suddenly tripped and fell.
“Are you okay, Ms. Lenoir?”
It was only then that Emmanuel turned around and helped her up.
“I’m fine, but… Dr. Lowe, I’m walking at a slow pace, and I’m a clumsy person.
Won’t I be dragging you down? To tell you the truth, I don’t know how to play
at all!” she said with an apologetic look on her face.
The man finally smiled. “It’s just a game, so you don’t have to be that serious
about it. It doesn’t matter whether we win or lose.”
“But… winners can get a prize. I may be slow at this kind of game, but I still
want to experience the feeling of winning the game. I want to get the prize as
a memento, so… can you carry me, Dr. Lowe?”
Claudette blinked at him with her huge, bright eyes.
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“I’ll try my best!” Emmanuel smiled at Claudette. His bronzed skin and
rea*suring smile were exceptionally attractive in her eyes, so she took the
initiative to hold his hand gently.
Since Emmanuel thought of her as his friend, he held her hand without
hesitation and continued to track forward.
Bang! Bang!
!
He was a real soldier that had been to war, so his keen senses were
incomparable to those who enjoyed laser tag. So, before Claudette had a
chance to register what was happening, he fired two consecutive shots and
took out two men from the other team.
That maneuver not only shocked Claudette, but it also evoked screams from
the female players from their opposing team.
“Oh, God. He’s such an excellent marksman!”
“I know, right? It’s no wonder why the pretty ladies wanted to be on his team. I
thought it was because he looked handsome. Who would have known he is a
pro at laser tag!”
“Sobs, I should have joined his team when I had the chance!”
“I guess we’re easy targets now.”
While the two women complained, they were ousted from the game without
a chance to resist.
Meanwhile, Claudette liked but loathed how Emmanuel always kept his
distance from women. Firstly, she admired men like that, and secondly, she
was afraid he might keep his distance from her, as she was also a woman.
Such a man was like a double–edged sword. She envied whoever would
become his wife!
“Dr. Lowe, you’re amazing! We will definitely come out as winners with you on
our team!”
Looking at the admiration in her eyes, Emmanuel did not think much of it
because, to him, beating a couple of students was a piece of cake for the
Northern Region’s Best Marksman. Therefore, there was nothing for him to be
proud of. However, his low–key behavior attracted Claudette even more as
she thought he had a mature charm.
Meanwhile, news of Emmanuel’s heroic performance had been spread
throughout the battlefield. Following the increasing number of people he
ousted from the competition, the rest felt they must work together to take out
Therefore, the number of people trying to ambush Emmanuel and Claudette
oust them all!
“Ms. Lenoir, watch out!”
While rolling away, he fired his gun at the two opponents who tried to
ambush them, ending their time in the game!
around her and ended up under him, but she did not feel uncomfortable.
Instead, she felt rather excited and could even hear her heart pounding
inside her chest, wanting to lay in the man’s arms for the whole day! No, she
“Ms. Lenoir, are you alright?”
toward Claudette, wanting to help her to her feet.
However, she stared intently at the man’s face, feeling her world spinning,
After he saw her looking at him with wide eyes but did not move, Emmanuel
and accidentally hurt Ms. Lenoir’s head by squashing her?
“Ms. Lenoir, can you hear me?”
He nervously leaned closer while waving his hand before her face. However,
start to fantasize about something. Is Dr. Lowe going to kiss me?
If it had been another man, she would not be willing to give up her first kiss,
closed her eyes, blushing as she waited for him to kiss her.
people, he had never seen anyone with the symptoms Claudette was
“Ms. Lenoir, are you okay?”
Emmanuel called out to her again but still received no response, which
Meanwhile, Claudette hadn’t expected things would turn out like this! She
not respond, so she pretended to be mute.
unsure whether she was suddenly dizzy from the heat or something strange
“My goodness! This is too much, isn’t it? What are they trying to do?”
When Beatrix saw that scene, she immediately took out her phone to take a
video. She did not expect her brother–in–law to be such a sc*mbag. Did he
ahem! I mean, he’s so shameless!
After bringing Claudette to a spot under a shady tree, Emmanuel asked, “Ms.
Lenoir, we can forfeit if you’re unwell. How about I bring you home to rest?”
At that, Claudette instantly sat up straight. It happened so quickly that the
thought the woman looked ordinary, he would not be able to resist kissing
Kiss me, Dr. Lowe! I’m ready! Claudette gulped.
If Laura were right, Emmanuel would not be able to resist himself and kiss her.
However, she would never have guessed that not only did Emmanuel not kiss
the feeling she had just now, which would become the most treasured
Claudette decided not to disappoint herself and be bolder than ever, so she
tugged on Emmanuel’s hand and urged, “Dr. Lowe, why don’t we continue the
“Sure, I’ll try my best!”
The insensitive Emmanuel did not understand the meaning behind her words
and simply thought she was excited to play the game.
to end the battle as soon as possible so that they could become the winners!
At the moment, Isaac and Jonathan were watching the multiple surveillance
*Claudette plays the untouchable saint before us, but she would offer herself
up to that man for free?! Is she looking down on us?!”
They were seething with envy and jealousy.
wealthier than they were. However, this man was just a mere doctor! How
“What do we do now, Isaac? We can’t just let this man lead Claudette to
blurted out.
Isaac sneered as he gritted his teeth. His eyes shone with an eerie savagery.
“Don’t worry,” he spat out. “They will never win! My brother owns this place. At
any moment, I can summon a group of experts. I’ll have them take care of
this man later on. We’ll beat him up so badly that he’ll be begging for mercy.
When Claudette sees that, she will no longer be fooled by his good–looking!”
“Hahaha! That’s a good plan,” Jonathan agreed.
suspicious of us and even sympathize with him. But what if he gets beaten
“Haha! You’re even more vicious than I am.”
Isaac gave Jonathan a thumbs–up as he continued, “As expected of the
“Oh, you flatter me! You’re the vicious one between the two of us. Only the
call. My suggestion is merely a minor tactic.”
enthusiastic that an outsider might have thought they were great war
A few minutes later, a group of professionals dressed in camouflage attire
As it was Emmanuel’s and her first time in the arena, they had wandered into
That afternoon, the forests were very calm and tranquil. The setting sun’s
rays hit a lake, filling the air with beams of gold. It was such a mesmerizing
and unforgettable sight.
“This place is beautiful, Dr. Lowe.”
beauty of the lake.
They were here anyway, so it could be considered fate’s design. It would be a
With lips pursed to suppress the excited skips of her heart, she slid her
slender hand into his palm and held onto his strong hand.
A few thrilling moments later, she was standing close to him, leaning against
It was indeed a wonderful sight, though it was not the most captivating sight
Emmanuel’s fingers were so long and slender. His palm was so warm against
Claudette’s, and his chest was so firm.-
Meanwhile, Emmanuel was oblivious to her thoughts and only noticed how
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