Mistaken Match Marrying the Enigmatic CEO novel Chapter 451
Chapter 451
“There’s no need to be overly concerned about the Lenoir family’s matters. As
long as you and Ms. Mackenzie are fine, no one will dare to harm you.
Moreover, the Quillen family will ensure you have a promising job opportunity
arranged for you!” Alfred intended to soothe Emmanuel’s anxiety, as he
understood that offending the Lenoir family in Yeringham was something
only a few dared to face.
Unexpectedly, Emmanuel was momentarily taken aback and responded
firmly, “I’m sorry, but it appears there has been a misunderstanding!”
“Huh?” Alfred was slightly taken aback.
Emmanuel responded earnestly, “Boing with Mackenzie has no connection to
the status of the Quillen family in Yeringham. I’ve never considered relying on
her or her family for my livelihood. My feelings for her are genuine, and that’s the reason I want to be with her. That’s all there is to it!”
“Uhl” Alfred was utterly taken aback, realizing that his previous remarks had come across cis somewhat insulting toward Emmanuel. Like many others, he
had succumbed to a common cognitive bias, a*suming Emmanuel was
using his relationship with Mackenzie to advance himself and benefit from
her wealth.
With Emmanuel earnestly refuting him, he offered an apologetic smile. “Mr.
Lowe, I sincerely apologize!”
Surprised by his apology, Emmanuel nodded graciously and exited the car
upon reaching the Yociam Residence.
“Emmanuel, you don’t have to pick Ms. Mackenzie up today. She’ll be escorted
home,” Alfred told him.
He glanced back, displeased with the constant interference and obstacles in his relationship with Mackenzie. “Mister, I’ll handle the matter with Mackenzie myself. How we handle things should be our discussion. What do you think?”
Alfred was momentarily stunned by his response but quickly smiled and
nodded. “I understand.”
As the car departed from the residence, Alfred muttered to himself, “Now I
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understand why Old Mr. Quillen favors this young man and why Ms.
Mackenzie was drawn to him!”
In Emmanuel, Alfred saw authenticity, which was the most beautiful thing in
the world. Perhaps he and Ms. Mackenzie are together, not because he
covets her wealth and family status, he figured.
Emmanuel promptly contacted Mackenzie, who insisted on him picking her
up by car.
After retrieving his car, he headed to the Terence Group headquarters and found her waiting at their usual spot. At that moment, he felt a deep sense of comfort, setting aside the troubles with the Lenoir family and experiencing a brief surge of happiness in his heart.
“Emmanuel, hurry up and get some groceries. Mom is coming over for dinner
tonight.” She hopped into the pa*senger seat and briskly instructed him, her demeanor showing a sense of urgency.
“Okay!” He swiftly drove to the market while she diligently worked on her
laptop from the pa*senger seat.
“Mackenzie, wait in the car. I’ll head off to get some groceries.” Reaching the
market, Emmanuel parked the car and prepared to go grocery shopping
alone.
Looking up from her laptop, Mackenzie noticed the bustling market and
called Emmanuel, “Wait, let’s go grocery shopping together!”
He froze in surprise and looked back, almost unable to believe it. Does she
want to go to the market with me?
“No, how can you set foot in such a place?” After realizing it, he promptly
declined.
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Mackenzie observed Emmanuel’s anxious expression and could not help but
chuckle. “What’s the matter? Do I have a contagious disease or something?
Why can you guys buy groceries at the market, but I can’t?”
He laughed and humorously explained, “You should ask your employees
about that. Imagine their faces if they found out you went to the market to
buy groceries.”
As he said this, she could not help but think of Lexi and Beatrix. If those two
knew she went to the market to buy groceries, their expressions would surely
be more exaggerated than his!
However, Mackenzie insisted on going and coldly stated, “After work, I’m no
longer the CEO. I’m just an ordinary wife.”
Huh? But- Emmanuel felt as if a lightning bolt had struck him when he heard
those words. Her sudden statement was shockingly lethal!
Despite her statement, it was simply Impossible for her, as the esteemed
CEO of Terence Group, to go to the market like an ordinary housewife. She
took care of buying and paying, while the tasks of carrying groceries and
bargaining naturally fell on him, the family cook.
As she walked, she was like the eye of a storm, with a large group of people
automatically trailing behind her.
Those husbands, who accompanied their wives to the market for groceries,
and the male stall owners could not help but involuntarily turn their heads to
admire this stunning beauty, Mackenzie, only to be pinched in the ear or
kicked in the a*s by their wives.
In short, her arrival at the market caused a sensation akin to a celebrity
entering a fan zone!
“Miss, are you a celebrity?”
“That’s right. Why would someone like you come here for groceries? With just
one item from you, you could buy our entire stall!”
“Miss, why do you only have one servant with you?”
Many people around engaged in conversations with Mackenzie. When she
heard others say that Emmanuel was her servant, she could not help but
laugh. But in the next moment, she swiftly regained her composure as
laughing in public would undermine the composed image she had carefully
maintained over the years.
“Mackenzie, we’ve bought enough! I can’t carry anymore, even if we buy more!”,”
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Hearing his reminder, she turned back and saw him in a sorry state,
burdened with bags of live seafood. But only his build and strength enabled
him to carry hundreds of pounds of food. Other men would likely struggle to
keep up with her shopping frenzy.
“Okay, let’s go home!” At least she had enjoyed shopping.
After Mackenzie’s departure, the market gradually returned to its usual state.
Both the men and the stall owners eagerly awaited the return of this
mesmerizing beauty. She captivated them with her charm and impressed
them with her generosity. Who would not like a woman like her?
After arriving home, Emmanuel hurriedly stored the groceries in the
refrigerator, filling it almost to the brim.
With just one trip to the market with her, they bought enough groceries for
half a month!
‘Mackenzie, what are you doing?” He turned around and found Mackenzie
busy in the kitchen, seemingly cooking away.
Oh my God! Did she catch a fever today? After being married for so long,
Emmanuel had no idea she could.cook!
She, however, calmly stared at him and coldly snorted, “I’ll cook dinner
tonight, so stop being so surprised!”
Stop being surprised? He was stunned. If her employees and family were to
witness this scene, they would undoubtedly be amazed.
“Mackenzie, I’m not sick or injured today, so let me handle the cooking. You’re already busy with work, so focus on that!” He attempted to usher Mackenzie
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out of the kitchen, but her piercing gaze made him involuntarily shiver.
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“Get out!” With the tone of a CEO, Mackenzie pointed outside with her delicate
finger.
Emmanuel saw her determination and could only comply with her request.
However, she was serious about this. She believed it was unfair for other men
to enjoy their wife’s lovingly cooked meals while he did not have the same
privilege.
Although she could not promise to cook for him every day, she would fulfill
her responsibility as a wife whenever she had time.
Entering the living room, he began tidying up and organizing things.
Emmanuel noticed the illogical arrangement of several decorations in the
iving room. Due to his distant relationship with Mackenzie in the past, he
never felt a sense of ownership over the house and therefore never took the
initiative to change the layout.
With nothing better to do and knowing that she did not treat him as an
outsider, he decided to treat the house as his own.
He had always found the west balcony too empty, but he envisioned
transforming it into a beautiful space with a small rockery fountain
surrounded by vibrant flowers. And adding a rattan swing chair would allow
them to sit together, swing, and enjoy the romantic atmosphere when spring
arrives.
Pft! Stop, stop, stop! He quickly snapped out of his daydream and wondered
if he was losing his mind. How could he entertain such dangerous thoughts of
imagining Mackenzie sitting on a swing and enjoying the romantic.
atmosphere with him?
Emmanuel questioned his sanity and immediately remembered that Felicity
was coming over today. If she arrived at the house and saw her precious
Mackenzie busy in the kitchen while he was lost in daydreams, what would
she think of him?
No mother would want her daughter to become a worn-out wife, especially
when the daughter was the princess of the Quillen family!
Realizing this, he felt the urgency to convince Mackenzie to step out of the
kitchen and let him take over the cooking. Unfortunately, he realized it a bit
too late. There was already a knock on the door!
“Emmanuel, go answer the door!” Her authoritative voice echoed from the
kitchen, which indicated that she had not reconsidered her decision despite
her mother’s arrival.
She questioned the unfairness of the situation. If Felicity could cook for his
father after marriage, why could not she do the same for Emmanuel?
He also knew that time was running out and had no intention of being
deceitful, so he steeled himself and opened the door.
To his surprise, he found two women standing outside. Both were stunning
beauties, with the only distinction being their age.
“Hello, Mother, and whom might you be…” He greeted Felicity but did not
recognize the young beauty beside her.
In contrast, the young woman wore a polite and elegant smile as she
greeted, “Hello, Emmanuel!”
“Oh, it’s you, Sarah? Please come in quickly!” Emmanuel smiled and invited
the two inside, noticing their beauty and distinct differences in temperament
compared to Mackenzie.
Sarah secretly sized up him and did not appear embarra*sed but smiled
generously instead upon being caught.
On the other hand, Felicity’s attitude was less amiable, and she wore a
somewhat chilly expression, although it was not to the extent of being
gloomy or terrifying.
“Felicity, you’re here?” Mackenzie heard the commotion and emerged from
the kitchen, so her brow was slightly furrowed upon seeing the two. “Sarah,
why are you here?”
Emmanuel was bewildered. Is this Mackenzie’s way of treating her family?
Why does she seem to treat her mother and sister as strangers?
Felicity and Sarah were taken aback when they saw Mackenzie coming out of
the kitchen. Despite not holding a spatula, her apron was a clear sign that
she had been cooking. They stood there in disbelief!
Is this a joke? The Quillen family’s princess is cooking and serving a man. This
is unbelievable.
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Mackenzie, what’s going on? Are you the one who usually cooks at home?”
Felicity questioned, her eyes fixed on Emmanuel.
Sarah also wore a stunned expression as she looked at him, finding it
unbelievable. Does this man have such great charm? Even my proud and independent sister treats him so considerately?
Mackenzie was ready to explain and clarify the situation to him, but to her surprise, he displayed a higher level of emotional intelligence than she had
anticipated.
Smiling, he explained, “Mother, you’ve misunderstood! Normally, I’m the one who does the cooking at home. However, tonight Mackenzie insisted that her culinary skills surpa*sed mine and wanted to prove it by preparing a meal herself. So, she took on the role of the master chef!”
Felicity finally breathed a sigh of relief and nodded. “I see! Yes, she’s a genius.
Even though she doesn’t cook often, her culinary skills are impressive!”
Mackenzie was momentarily stunned, unable to resist secretly giving the two
a thumbs-up.
Giving Emmanuel a thumbs-up was a testament to his strong survival
instinct. Despite appearing silly and clueless most of the time, he had a knack
for conversing with his mother-in-law.
Meanwhile, giving Felicity a thumbs-up was praise for her ability to fabricate
stories and deceive not only others but also herself.
What’s more, when did she ever cook for them at home? How did she even
know that Mackenzie’s culinary skills were good?
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“Well, looks like we’re in for a treat tonight!” Emmanuel echoed Felicity’s words
and smiled. “Please take your seats. I’ll serve the food for you!”
She nodded and took a seat gracefully. Despite her disapproval of him being
with Mackenzie, she did not show it at all.
On the other hand, Sarah followed him, eager to a*sist him in serving the dishes.
“Sarah, I can handle it! Please take a seat!” Emmanuel did not want a young
miss like Sarah to do such chores and promptly intervened to stop her.
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She, however, had a radiant smile and a down-to-earth demeanor. “It’s
alright, Emmanuel. I’m used to doing household chores at home.”
“Oh?” Emmanuel was slightly taken aback, finding it hard to imagine such a
scene. How can a young lady from an affluent family like yours still do
household chores at home? Do the Quillen family’s servants just idle around?
“Mackenzie, the dishes are appetizing. Sarah appeared well-behaved,
praising Mackenzie’s culinary skills while serving the dishes.
Mackenzie’s demeanor, on the other hand, was unusually cold, a stark
contrast to how she treated her younger sister Beatrix.
ver, she chose not to respond to Sarah and refrained from making
harsh remarks. After all, she believed in not attacking someone who
approached with a smile.
Surprisingly, the dinner proceeded harmoniously
Emmanuel was aware of Follcity holding a low opinion of him. However, he
noticed that she refrained from making any offensive or targeted remarks,
possibly due to her maturity or out of concern for Mackonzle’s feelings.
On the other hand, Sarah was incredibly well-behaved, showcasing a stark
contrast to Mackenzie. She did not rosemble a privileged heiress and showed
no signs of being spoiled. After the med, she willingly helped tidy up the
tableware and even offered to a*sist with washing the dishes.
Of course, he would not allow her to wash the dishes. However, when he
finished washing and came out of the kitchen, he was surprised that Sarah
had helped pack the trash in the garbage bin.
Not only that, but she had also peeled some apples and placed them on the
table. Her demeanor resembled that of a well-mannered daughter from an
ordinary family rather than that of a wealthy heiress.
“Mackenzie, we’re leaving now. Make sure to get some rest early!” After
dinner, Felicity prepared to take her leave.
Emmanuel was taken aback. He had anticipated a challenging task during
Felicity’s visit tonight and did not expect it to go so smoothly.
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“Mother, won’t you stay a little longer?” He even considered inviting Felicity to
stay a while longer.
“No, thank you. My car is parked downstairs, and if I leave it there for too long,
I might end up with a parking ticket!” She insisted on leaving, knowing that overstaying her welcome would likely displease Mackenzie.
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He was well aware of the constantly limited parking spaces in Yociam
Residence. Therefore, he did not continue with the formalities.
“Goodbye, Emmanuel!” Sarah also said her goodbyes but then turned back
and added, “By the way, are you interested in having a small rockery on your balcony? I happen to have a friend who specializes in that!”
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Emmanuel was taken aback. Just before dinner, he had indeed made some
measuring on the balcony, even drawing a few lines. He had not expected
Sarah to be so sharp-witted and figure out that he wanted to create a
simulated mountain fountain.
“Yeah, that’s right!” Emmanuel did not deny it either.
“Then contact me on WhatsApp. I’ll introduce my friend to you later. He’s very professional,” Sarah said enthusiastically.
He could not refuse his sister-in-law’s kind offer, so he added Sarah as a
friend.
He felt genuinely happy inside. Not only did he meet his wife’s family tonight,
but he also discovered that they were much more pleasant to be around than he had imagined.
It seemed that those plotlines in novels were deceiving. They often portrayed commoners entering wealthy families, being incompatible with their new
relatives, and living miserable lives. However, the reality was completely
different.
The Quillen family members were all well-mannered. Even if Felicity did not
think highly of him as her son-in-law, she did not give him any trouble at all.
However, Mackenzie was not as optimistic as Emmanuel. After Felicity and
Sarah left, she warned him, “I’m warning you, don’t get too close to Sarah!”
“Huh?” Emmanuel was stunned, looking at her in astonishment. He did not understand what his wife meant. Is it possible that she is jealous of her
younger sister?
“Don’t worry. Even though Sarah is beautiful and well-behaved, I would never
have any improper thoughts about her. Can’t you trust me?” Emmanuel smiled and mentioned.
“I didn’t mean that!” she replied seriously.
“Then what do you mean?” Emmanuel was confused, wondering why his wife,
who usually seemed so cold, was worried about him getting close to her
sister.
Mackenzie could not explain it at the moment, and she did not want to
explain. She just emphasized once again, “Just don’t get too close to her,
that’s all!” After saying that, she turned and went back to her room.
With his wife’s behavior, Emmanuel could not help but have various thoughts.
If she isn’t worried that I can’t control myself and will make a move on her
younger sister, could it be that she is worried her sister will try to seduce me?
But that doesn’t make sense!
Emmanuel had never considered himself a handsome guy, nor did he think he possessed much charm. Nevertheless, he trusted his own judgment and felt that Sarah did not come across as the promiscuous type.
So, what do Mackenzie’s words actually mean? Forget it, just let it be!
The next morning, Emmanuel still drove Mackenzie to her company as usual.
But after getting out of the car, he did not immediately turn around and rush
back to work as he usually did.
Mackenzie displayed a frighteningly perceptive nature and immediately
turned to him, asking, “Did you lose your job?” Emmanuel was taken aback
and wore a bitter smile. “You already know?”
“I took a wild guess,” she admitted. And indeed, Mackenzie had her
suspicions. Emmanuel had been absent for half a month, and it was
well-known that General Lenoir had vowed not to let him off the hook.
Considering the strong connections between Beacon Hospital and the Lenoir
family, it was only natural for Emmanuel to have been fired.
“Do you want to work at Terence Group?” Mackenzie took the initiative and
offered it to him.
Emmanuel replied, “My expertise doesn’t align, does it?”
Indeed, it did not seem to align. Despite Terence Group being a vast
conglomerate encompa*sing various industries such as real estate, construction, hotels, jewelry, energy, and technology, it was challenging to
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