Mistaken Match Marrying the Enigmatic CEO novel Chapter 732
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“Hahaha.”
The lady in red covered her mouth and laughed. “That’s because the Holy Fire
organization is a huge group. It has over a hundred thousand members in
Chanaea and even more abroad. Therefore, the organization is complex, and
the marks issued by different branches may vary slightly. As for me…”
She paused briefly, then put on a pitiful face in front of Emmanuel. “I was sold
to the Holy Fire organization when I was a child. At that time, the head of that
branch trained me to be a female a*sa*sin, envisioning that I would later use
my body to entice targets. That’s why the mark was tattooed in such a
place.”
Emmanuel wasn’t sure if her misery was genuine or an act, but he did find
himself sympathizing with her.
She was just a little girl back then, abandoned by her parents. How could she
make choices for herself?
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Seeing the look on Emmanuel’s face, the lady in red felt a triumphant
satisfaction. She had finally invoked this man’s sympathy.
However, just as she was about to get closer to Emmanuel, a cold gaze was
cast upon her.
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The lady in red immediately giggled, “I won’t dare to approach you anymore.
I’m afraid Mackenzie will kill me!”
Mackenzie was indeed very angry and walked over with a cold face.
The lady in red finally retracted her frivolous smile. She instinctively took a few
steps back.
In terms of martial power, she was far superior to Mackenzie.
However, she was genuinely afraid of her!
“If I ever catch you shamelessly throwing yourself at my man again, the
consequences will be unbearable for you!”
Mackenzie warned coldly.
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“Alright, Mackenzie!”
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The lady in red replied with her head bowed, resembling a repentant little girl.
No one could a*sociate her with the ruthless female a*sa*sin at this
moment.
“Alright, we’re leaving. Behave yourselves!”
Emmanuel didn’t want to stay here any longer. After all, his wife was about to
start work, and he needed to take her back to the company.
When their Maserati arrived at the entrance of the Terence Group, it was just
in time for work.
Mackenzie rarely arrived at this time, so the security guards at the gate were
a bit surprised.
“Go home and rest. If there’s nothing special later tonight, you don’t need to
pick me up either.”
Mackenzie said this and was about to get out of the car.
She knew that Emmanuel hadn’t slept at all last night. So, she deliberately
gave him a day off, allowing him to skip the task of picking her up.
However, Emmanuel gently held her hand.
“Hmm?”
Mackenzie turned her head back in surprise.
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The security guards standing outside the car were stunned when they saw
this!
This was the first time they had seen the cool Ms. Quillen holding hands with
a man at the company.
That man must have saved the world in his past life to be this lucky!
“Mackenzie, you have to take care of yourself too.”
Emmanuel was very worried about Mackenzie. After all, she had previously
suffered from gastroenteritis. Although he had been taking care of her for the
past three months, he was afraid that it would recur if she continued to work
so hard. He was also worried that she might develop other illnesses.
However, now that they were at the entrance, his numerous reminders could
only be condensed into a simple sentence.
“I know. You should go back.”
Mackenzie’s lips seemed to curve up slightly, almost imperceptibly.
“Okay. Text me later. I’ll pick you up on time tonight. I’m not tired at all.”
Emmanuel said seriously.
Aware that someone was targeting his wife, he couldn’t afford to let his
guard down for a moment.
“Alright.”
A hint of sweetness rose in Mackenzie’s heart.
She also wanted him to pick her up, but she was just worried that he would
be tired.
After Mackenzie went to work, Emmanuel drove away. However, he didn’t go
home but went to the warehouse.
The warehouse was now stocked with energy products from the Terence
Group, mainly natural gas and a small amount of petroleum-related
products.
All of them were conventional energy sources.
After the explosion incident last time, the security system of the warehouse
had been significantly upgraded. Emmanuel was driven away before he
could get close.
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Emmanuel didn’t go in. He just came to familiarize himself with the
environment and further understand the energy industry of the Terence
Group.
Can there be a connection between the two things Magnus wants from the
Quillen family and these regular energy products?
At 4 p.m., Emmanuel received a call from Mackenzie.
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He was a little surprised!
“Hey, Emmanuel. Come pick me up at 5 p.m. and take me back to the Quillen
family.”
“Back to the Quillen family?”
Emmanuel was even more curious.
“Yeah, Grandpa insists we go back, and he also said…”
Mackenzie was unusually hesitant.
“What did he say?”
Emmanuel’s curiosity was piqued.
“He didn’t say anything. Just come pick me up, and we’ll have dinner
together.”
Mackenzie wouldn’t say.
She didn’t dare to tell him.
Terence told her it was a celebration banquet.
With Mackenzie’s intelligence, it was easy to guess what kind of celebration
that might be!
It couldn’t possibly be something good.
“Fine.
Emmanuel agreed. Although he was a little puzzled, he still arrived at the
Terence Group on time to pick up Mackenzie and return to the Quillen
residence.
As soon as the car stopped, Alfred came over and opened the car door for
Mackenzie.
“Ms. Mackenzie, everyone is waiting for you in the banquet hall.”
“Alright.”
Mackenzie nodded, waiting for Emmanuel to come over. Then, she hooks her
arm through his. With the situation as it was, she figured she might as well
use the opportunity to introduce Emmanuel to the Quillen family.
However, Emmanuel was still in the dark regarding the actual purpose of that
night’s so-called celebration banquet. Nevertheless, since he was here, he’d
just take it as it came. He felt no pressure.
Nn the living room.
Seated around a substantial table measuring 20*3 meters were members of
the Quillen family.
Just like before, except for Terence, there wasn’t a single man in sight!
Upon seeing Mackenzie and Emmanuel enter, everyone was wearing smiles,
yet their eyes held different gleams.
“Mackenzie, you’re back! Have a seat.”
Samantha came up with a big smile, warmly holding Mackenzie’s hand, and
took her away from Emmanuel.
“Emmanuel, you should take your seat too!”
Although Samantha was enthusiastic toward Emmanuel, it was different
from how she treated Mackenzie.
Emmanuel didn’t mind. He nodded with a smile, ready to sit down with
Mackenzie.
However, Mackenzie quietly reminded him, “Greet everyone and praise them
more.
Mackenzie was also conflicted.
She was not drawn to smooth-talking men, but she wanted Emmanuel to be
accepted by the other members of the Quillen family!
If Emmanuel was still as straightforward as before, he would probably be
hated by the women in the Quillen family.
“Grandpa, good evening. You’re looking well today!”
“Aunt Stephanie, good evening…”
“Aunt Sofia…”
“Aunt Samantha…”
Under Mackenzie’s reminder, Emmanuel took the initiative to greet everyone
in the Quillen family, with a humble and respectful smile.
His feelings were quite complicated at the moment.
He wasn’t the kind of man who relied on smooth talk, but he was making this
effort for Mackenzie’s sake, stepping outside his comfort zone.
The Quillen family was a prestigious household with numerous traditions.
Furthermore, on a day like this, Emmanuel and Mackenzie were the central
figures. Before Emmanuel had finished exchanging pleasantries with all
Quillen family members, Terence wouldn’t announce the start of the
banquet.
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“Emmanuel, don’t a*sume that cozying up to us will make us forget what
happened on New Year’s Eve when you left the gathering halfway through!”
When it was Hannah’s turn, she smiled ambiguously and said, “It seems like
you still owe us an explanation.”
She improved her attitude toward him!
This is because she knew that Terence was satisfied with him as his
grandson-in-law.
However, she and the others were not satisfied!
They couldn’t bear the thought of seeing Mackenzie gradually fall by
a*sociating with a man like him. Their involvement in an intimate relationship
could potentially lead to the fall of the Quillen family.
However, they had heard that Mackenzie had already fallen. She had also
slept with this man. So, their feelings were extremely complicated now.
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After all, whether a woman had given herself to a man or not was a
completely different matter!
Hannah had been utterly skeptical before about Emmanuel genuinely
becoming part of the Quillen family. However, she was not so sure now.
So, she couldn’t maintain her prior attitude, causing unnecessary friction.
Otherwise, if Emmanuel did become a member of the Quillen family in the
future, it would pose problems for her.
The women of wealthy families were usually very thoughtful, considering
every step and evaluating each action. They were not simple-minded
people.
“Aunt Hannah, and all the relatives of the Quillen family, I want to formally
apologize to all of you.”
In order not to make things difficult for Mackenzie, Emmanuel had to
apologize to the whole family, “That night, Claudette was critically ill, and her
elder brother, Quintus, asked me to rescue her. That’s why I left.”
Everyone was well aware of it. So, when they heard him say it again, there
wasn’t much reaction.
“Oh, I see!”
Stephanie, the eldest aunt, adopted an understanding expression, but she
asked immediately, “So, was Ms. Lenoir saved?”
Everyone’s eyes were on Emmanuel, and some even had a hint of a smile.
“She was saved that night, but she has pa*sed away.”
Emmanuel answered with a gloomy expression.
“Oh, so your efforts that night were futile.
Hannah immediately responded.
“Oh, what a pity. It’s quite a waste for you to have cared so much about her.”
“Why did she just die like that?”
Other women joined in the discussion too.
They wanted to embarra*s Emmanuel and belittle the impact of his
explanation.
He left his wife on New Year’s Eve for a woman who wasn’t ultimately saved.
Was that an acceptable behavior?
“Enough of this discussion. Let’s proceed with the banquet.”
Terence gave an order at that time, obviously wanting to help Emmanuel out.
Now that Emmanuel had slept with his granddaughter, he was even more
certain about this position as his grandson-in-law. How could he not protect
him?
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Unexpectedly, Emmanuel grew serious. “Aunt Hannah, how can you say it
was futile? Every life is valuable. Furthermore, Claudette saved both
Mackenzie and me. Just because she’s no longer here, does that mean I
shouldn’t have tried to help her back then? We all have a destiny to die. Does that make our current existence meaningless?”
As soon as he finished speaking, the women of the Quillen family looked at
each other.
The atmosphere suddenly cooled down!
Mackenzie remained silent.
She knew that most of the women in the Quillen family looked down on
Emmanuel and didn’t want him to join the Quillen family, so they would make
things difficult for him.
It might be Aunt Hannah’s strategy to deliberately provoke Emmanuel and
make him get angry.
After all, who would want to add a new member who would make the family
discordant every day?
“You’re right. I’ll apologize to you. Is that okay?”
Hannah deliberately apologized to Emmanuel.
After all, he was Mackenzie’s lawful husband.
This scene didn’t escape the notice of the other women in the Quillen family.
Many of them were growing more disapproving of Emmanuel. Even Hannah
had softened her stance. What if this man used the protection of Terence
and Mackenzie to intimidate them in the future?
“There’s no need for that.”
Emmanuel didn’t understand their thoughts, but he replied calmly.
However, he already felt exhausted. Reality’s prestigious families were not as
depicted in novels.
They were even more challenging to integrate into than the fictional ones.
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They won’t confront you directly, nor will they blatantly look down on you.
Thus, you won’t have any chance to retaliate.
Instead, they would subtly make you uncomfortable, wearing you down until
you can’t bear it any longer.
No wonder people often say that marrying into a wealthy family is like diving
into unfathomable depths.
Emmanuel had gotten a taste of it.
“Enough about the past. Let’s eat!”
Terence called out again.
Immediately, everyone fell quiet again and began to dine elegantly.
Every move was made with utmost caution.
Emmanuel felt a bit uneasy in this atmosphere, but for Mackenzie’s sake, he
tried his best to fit in.
“Haha, Emmanuel, are the dishes tonight to your liking?” Terence was still in a
good mood, and he was the least restrained among the family members. As
others ate in silence, he suddenly burst into laughter.
“The food is excellent. I rarely get to taste such delicacies!”
Emmanuel answered honestly.
“Hehe, eat as much as you want. In the future, as long as you come back with
Mackenzie, there will be plenty for you to eat!”
Stephanie chimed in.
Every word sounded fine, but Emmanuel was no fool. He could sense the
underlying insinuation.
She was implying that he was a freeloader.
“Yes! Now that you’re with Mackenzie, make sure to take good care of her.
She’s the cornerstone of the Quillen family. If she’s not doing well, the entire
Quillen family will suffer too!”
“I trust Mackenzie’s judgment. Since she chose you, there must be something
extraordinary about you. I believe, with your a*sistance, the Terence Group
will reach new heights.”
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The women started to chatter.
They were placing invisible pressure on Emmanuel.
If anything were to happen to Mackenzie, or if the Terence Group were to
falter, the blame would fall on Emmanuel.
As for whether he can help Mackenzie manage the Terence Group? They
didn’t believe he was capable of doing
“Enough, all of you. Stop talking!” Terence could see through the women’s
intentions.
Each one of them was thornier than a sea urchin.
Samantha, sensing the tense atmosphere, quickly smiled at Emmanuel. “As
you are Mackenzie’s husband and a rare man in the Quillen family, all the
sisters in the family have high expectations of you. Don’t let us down!”
Her words were openly pressuring Emmanuel, but Emmanuel found it slightly
more soothing than the other remarks.
“Aunt Samantha, rest a*sured. If there is a need, and it’s within my
capabilities, I will do my best to help Mackenzie!”
Emmanuel pledged openly.
“Haha, having the will is good enough.”
Terence took over the conversation to prevent the women of the Quillen
family from making more pointed comments.
“Emmanuel, do you know that tonight’s celebration banquet was specifically
arranged for you?”
“For me?”
Emmanuel was slightly taken aback. He laughed and said, “Grandpa, are you
joking? What have I done to deserve this?”
Beside him, Mackenzie couldn’t help but roll her eyes at him. Her gaze
seemed to convey that, indeed, Emmanuel hadn’t done anything. All the
credit belonged to Beatrix.
If it weren’t for her making wild guesses and a*serting unreasonable
a*sumptions, there wouldn’t have been a celebration banquet tonight.
Beatrix was also secretly gloating. Dummy Manuel has no idea that his
greatest contribution is sleeping with Mackenzie!
Of course, Terence couldn’t say it directly. After all, the Quillen family upheld
virtues and courtesy.
With hearty laughter, he said, “Have you forgotten? The Terence family’s
warehouse was built because of you. Now that the warehouse is fully
operational, it has brought significant commercial profits to the Terence
Group!”
“So, to reward you, I’ve decided to give a house in the Quillen residence to
you. After dinner, you may go and choose one! Haha…”
What?
The women of the Quillen family were collectively surprised!
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“This…”
“Is it finally time for an adult male to enter the Quillen family?”
“Yeah, it kind of feels like it…”
The women looked at each other. They were on the brink of speaking, yet
their words remained hesitant and incomplete.
In the Quillen family, Terence’s authority was unquestioned, and Mackenzie
stood as the successor of the family. Both of them were on Emmanuel’s side.
Although some of the women didn’t agree with what Terence did, they dared
not voice them openly.
Hannah was no exception. She knew her place better than anyone else. Her
actions in the Quillen family had to be appropriate, or she would end up like
Felicity.
That woman had taken the wrong stance. As a result, although she was the
wife of the second-generation successor, she lost all her power in the Quillen
family.
Mackenzie remained silent, knowing that every word she spoke could
determine the course of events.
“Emmanuel, I suggest you choose the largest house later.”
Finally, Stephanie spoke with a meaningful smile. “Each house in the Quillen
residence is worth at least several million. Many men struggle for their entire
lives and might not earn as much!”
She didn’t mention Emmanuel, but everyone knew that among the many
men, Emmanuel was included!
If he hadn’t had the luck to catch Terence’s eye, how would he have the
chance to marry into the Quillen family?
Hannah snorted coldly, her face full of displeasure!
As Terence’s youngest daughter, she had never had the privilege of choosing
a room in the residence. Yet now, an outsider was treated better than her. He
didn’t deserve it.
Such a man who became rich overnight would definitely choose the largest
house or maybe even the master villa left by her brother.
Or, did he want to share a house with Mackenzie?
Terence maintained his ever-present smile, pretending not to understand
the implication of Stephanie’s words. He didn’t look at his other daughters’
expressions either.
Finally, Emmanuel’s voice broke through the tension, his expression carrying a
hint of bitterness. “Grandpa, Aunt Stephanie, thank you for your kindness, but I
haven’t made plans to move into the Quillen residence.”
“What?!”
Upon hearing Emmanuel’s response, all the women in the Quillen family were
shocked.
Hannah even trembled.
Is he playing hard to get?
Very well, let’s see how he manages to maintain that facade.
“Oh, why is that?”
Terence was also surprised that Emmanuel would refuse his offer.
He had presumed that after Emmanuel’s first night with Mackenzie, more such instances would follow, and they would have a baby soon.
He envisioned a future where his great-grandchild would be born and raised within the Quillen residence. After all, the vast empire of the Quillen family was to be inherited by his great-grandchild.
Of course, he hadn’t discussed this plan with Emmanuel yet. It was simply his
wishful thinking, and he couldn’t think of any reason why Emmanuel would
refuse.
After all, who could resist the allure of overnight riches?
Grandpa, wouldn’t that be against the customs of Chanaea?”
Emmanuel maintained a wry smile, his words measured and deliberate. “I’m
truly grateful for your gesture in arranging a room for me here, but when
Mackenzie and I are married, even if she doesn’t wish to live in my house, it
would be more appropriate for us to find a place of our own to live together.
Moving into her family’s residence wouldn’t be the ideal arrangement, don’t
you think?”
His words stirred up the women of the Quillen family again.
They all started to discuss and comment on him.
Although they didn’t voice their disdain, their expressions said it all.
Who does Emmanuel think he is?
Can Mackenzie be comfortable living in a house bought with his poor
earnings?
Mackenzie remained silent, but she sighed in her heart.
She didn’t like this atmosphere, but she knew it was something she and
Emmanuel had to face.
After all, marriage wasn’t just about the two of them as it involved two
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