Mistaken Match Marrying the Enigmatic CEO novel Chapter 321
Chapter 321
“Sh*t!” Abellyn felt like a mouse encountering a cat upon seeing the lawyer
and even considered hiding for a moment.
Jayden Castro is a renowned lawyer in the industry. If he’s representing Ryder
in the lawsuit, he’ll surely win. By then, all my crimes will be exposed, and the
whole city will know! What should I do?
However, before she could hide, she overheard Jayden’s conversation with
Emmanuel. “Mr. Lowe, Ms. Quillen asked me to discuss the divorce matters
with you!”
What? A divorce? Abellyn grinned with a hint of schadenfreude after
recovering from the shock.
She had always thought that Emmanuel was reaching for the stars by
marrying Mackenzie.
It wasn’t that Emmanuel wasn’t good–looking, but why should a penniless
guy like him get to marry a rich and beautiful woman like Mackenzie? Alas,
the mismatched marriage had ultimately fallen apart. However, she didn’t
expect it to end in less than two months!
Emmanuel was also taken aback. He was evidently upset, but he didn’t react
too intensely. He only nodded with a touch of sadness.
“Here, take a look at this document. If there are no objections, we will proceed
accordingly,” said Jayden as he handed the divorce agreement to
Emmanuel, who felt hurt.
Though he knew from the get–go that this marriage was just a show to
deceive their families and it would eventually end, he still had a hard time
taking it all in when he looked at the legal document. In fact, his heart
twinged.
However, thinking about how cold–hearted Mackenzie could be, he also felt
angry. It was one thing for a woman to have a temper, but Mackenzie took it
too far. She unilaterally insisted on divorcing without any discussion, showing
a lack of respect for him.
Fine, if she wants a divorce, then we’ll get a divorce! At that, Emmanuel said
to the lawyer, “I agree to the divorce, Mr. Castro, but I won’t sign this
agreement.”
Jayden seemed to have seen it coming, and he adjusted his gla*ses before
smiling and asking, “Feel free to name further conditions, Mr. Lowe. I will relay
them to Ms. Quillen.”
Abellyn, who was watching from behind, sneered disdainfully. Hmph, so
much for being honest and benign. That Emmanuel’s also nothing but a toy
boy! He’s even more shameless than me, all hypocritical and pretentious! He
only married Mackenzie for her money, didn’t he? He’s certainly dissatisfied
with the divorce settlement like me and wants to demand more!
“Please tell Ms. Quillen that I don’t want anything from her. Since she has
decided to divorce, I’ll simply sign the papers!” Emmanuel said calmly,
shocking Abellyn.
What’s going on? Is Emmanuel not a toy boy? Didn’t he marry Mackenzie for
her money? Did he purely desire her beauty?
Jayden, too, was stumped, taking quite a moment before coming to himself.
“Ms. Quillen willingly gave you the house and the car, Mr. Lowe, which
together are worth several million. Are you really not interested?”
“I don’t want them. Since we’re getting a divorce, that’ll make her and I
strangers, and I won’t take things from a stranger!” Emmanuel said, then
turned to leave.
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Despite appearing calm, Emmanuel was actually shattered within.
His mind replayed the moments he spent with Mackenzie. It wasn’t a
pa*sionate love, but it was at least warm and joyful.
He wasn’t an emotionless person; on the contrary, he was very sentimental. It
was difficult for him to leave and change his way of life suddenly. He felt very
upset!
Although Jayden was surprised, he, a professional lawyer, wouldn’t speak out
of turn. Once the task was completed, he would leave.
On the other hand, Abellyn suddenly stood before Emmanuel, her demeanor
completely different from earlier. “Aw, have you been dumped, Emmanuel?”
she ridiculed. “Does it make you feel uncomfortable? Are you feeling sad?”
Emmanuel didn’t respond and just stared coldly at the woman.
He had suspected earlier that Ryder’s car accident was definitely a
deliberate murder, but he didn’t want to speak out without evidence for the
time being.
Given the stark contrast in Abellyn’s behavior, he knew she was worried he
would ask Mackenzie for help. However, now that she had learned that he
and Mackenzie were getting a divorce, she began gloating.
“Oh, come on, you can’t get anything from staring at me either, can you? Too
bad I can’t marry you..”
Abellyn actually felt multitudes for Emmanuel.
Firstly, there was fear. She would naturally be afraid of him, for he was tall
and could put up a good fight. Moreover, he was protective of his cousin,
Ryder.
Then, there was affection. Like any other woman, Abellyn had a preference
for attractive men. Emmanuel, in both physique and looks, far surpa*sed her
husband. Thus, she sometimes subconsciously made him the main
character when she had naughty dreams.
As such, she didn’t really act but rather revealed her lewd side when she
attempted to seduce Emmanuel earlier. However, due to their respective
positions, her dislike for Emmanuel outweighed her admiration, especially
since he didn’t respond to her advances just now. It made her hate him even
more, and she held him in even greater contempt. His poverty, in her mind,
was magnified infinitely, which was why she now deliberately came to strike
back at him.
“I wouldn’t be so smug if I were you, Abellyn. I’ll get to the bottom of Ryder’s
car accident, and if I find out you had anything to do with it, I’ll make sure you
end up in jail!” Emmanuel warned coldly.
The young woman was taken aback, but she quickly taunted, “Oh, my, I’m sa
scared! Please have mercy on me!”
Revulsion and disdain surged within Emmanuel as he looked at her
provocative posture. He didn’t say another word to her and simply walked
away.
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“Huh…”
Abellyn was a woman with low education, lacking in sophistication, and
unable to hide her emotions and secrets. Just seeing Emmanuel displeased
was enough to satisfy her.
Serves you right for helping Ryder bully me!
After returning to Chloe’s house, Abellyn related the events in the hospital to
her.
“What? You’re saying Emmanuel’s wife dumped him?” Chloe, upon hearing it,
immediately felt relieved. “That’s great! We have nothing to fear now!”
She wasn’t actually afraid of Emmanuel, but Mackenzie.
After all, Mackenzie had put immense pressure on them the last time. They
were clearly not on the same level as Mackenzie.
“You can say that again! That man even swore to uncover the truth and send
me to jail. I mocked him mercilessly in response!” Abellyn also wanted to
share the thrilling news with her sister.
However, when Chloe heard it, she furrowed her brows. “Abellyn, you idiot! Do
you not realize you have indirectly confessed your crimes? Emmanuel might
not have wanted to dig into the matter, but now that you’ve provoked him, he
might fight us to the end!”
After being reprimanded, Abellyn, like a misbehaved child, asked, “What do
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we do now, Chloe? Emmanuel shouldn’t be able to cause any trouble without
Mackenzie’s aid, right?”
Even though Chloe thought so too, she still cautioned, “In any case, don’t
provoke him anymore. Let’s wait until this matter blows over!”
Abellyn agreed with the approach and didn’t worry too much, but little did the
sisters know that Mackenzie wasn’t the only rich and beautiful woman
Emmanuel was involved with.
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Despite appearing calm, Emmanuel was actually shattered within.
His mind replayed the moments he spent with Mackenzie. It wasn’t a
pa*sionate love, but it was at least warm and joyful.
He wasn’t an emotionless person; on the contrary, he was very sentimental. It
was difficult for him to leave and change his way of life suddenly. He felt very
upset!
Although Jayden was surprised, he, a professional lawyer, wouldn’t speak out
of turn. Once the task was completed, he would leave.
On the other hand, Abellyn suddenly stood before Emmanuel, her demeanor
completely different from earlier. “Aw, have you been dumped, Emmanuel?”
she ridiculed. “Does it make you feel uncomfortable? Are you feeling sad?”
Emmanuel didn’t respond and just stared coldly at the woman.
He had suspected earlier that Ryder’s car accident was definitely a
deliberate murder, but he didn’t want to speak out without evidence for the
time being.
Given the stark contrast in Abellyn’s behavior, he knew she was worried he
would ask Mackenzie for help. However, now that she had learned that he
and Mackenzie were getting a divorce, she began gloating.
“Oh, come on, you can’t get anything from staring at me either, can you? Too
bad I can’t marry you..”
Abellyn actually felt multitudes for Emmanuel.
Firstly, there was fear. She would naturally be afraid of him, for he was tall
and could put up a good fight. Moreover, he was protective of his cousin,
Ryder.
Then, there was affection. Like any other woman, Abellyn had a preference
for attractive men. Emmanuel, in both physique and looks, far surpa*sed her
husband. Thus, she sometimes subconsciously made him the main
character when she had naughty dreams.
As such, she didn’t really act but rather revealed her lewd side when she
attempted to seduce Emmanuel earlier. However, due to their respective
positions, her dislike for Emmanuel outweighed her admiration, especially
since he didn’t respond to her advances just now. It made her hate him even
more, and she held him in even greater contempt. His poverty, in her mind,
was magnified infinitely, which was why she now deliberately came to strike
back at him.
“I wouldn’t be so smug if I were you, Abellyn. I’ll get to the bottom of Ryder’s
car accident, and if I find out you had anything to do with it, I’ll make sure you
end up in jail!” Emmanuel warned coldly.
The young woman was taken aback, but she quickly taunted, “Oh, my, I’m sa
scared! Please have mercy on me!”
Revulsion and disdain surged within Emmanuel as he looked at her
provocative posture. He didn’t say another word to her and simply walked
away.
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“Huh…”
Abellyn was a woman with low education, lacking in sophistication, and
unable to hide her emotions and secrets. Just seeing Emmanuel displeased
was enough to satisfy her.
Serves you right for helping Ryder bully me!
After returning to Chloe’s house, Abellyn related the events in the hospital to
her.
“What? You’re saying Emmanuel’s wife dumped him?” Chloe, upon hearing it,
immediately felt relieved. “That’s great! We have nothing to fear now!”
She wasn’t actually afraid of Emmanuel, but Mackenzie.
After all, Mackenzie had put immense pressure on them the last time. They
were clearly not on the same level as Mackenzie.
“You can say that again! That man even swore to uncover the truth and send
me to jail. I mocked him mercilessly in response!” Abellyn also wanted to
share the thrilling news with her sister.
However, when Chloe heard it, she furrowed her brows. “Abellyn, you idiot! Do
you not realize you have indirectly confessed your crimes? Emmanuel might
not have wanted to dig into the matter, but now that you’ve provoked him, he
might fight us to the end!”
After being reprimanded, Abellyn, like a misbehaved child, asked, “What do
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we do now, Chloe? Emmanuel shouldn’t be able to cause any trouble without
Mackenzie’s aid, right?”
Even though Chloe thought so too, she still cautioned, “In any case, don’t
provoke him anymore. Let’s wait until this matter blows over!”
Abellyn agreed with the approach and didn’t worry too much, but little did the
sisters know that Mackenzie wasn’t the only rich and beautiful woman
Emmanuel was involved with.
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After returning to Yociam Residence, Emmanuel began packing his
belongings.
Mackenzie wasn’t home, but he tidied up her things as well and made sure
that the house was in the same condition as when he arrived before
preparing to leave.
He left just as quietly as he came, as if he had dreamed of a marriage here,
and woke up to return to his previous life. The only problem was how to tell
his mother about this.
Bam, bam! The door was violently rapped all of a sudden.
“It’s already so late in the evening. Whom could it be?” he muttered to himself,
knowing for sure that it wouldn’t be Mackenzie. The cold–hearted woman
wouldn’t rap a door, nor would it be the residential security, for they knew
there was a doorbell. There was no reason for them to knock so explosively.
Upon opening the door, he discovered a visibly furious Terence standing
outside.
“Grandpa!”
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“I’m still your grandpa, eh? What are you doing now, then?” Emmanuel’s
behavior infuriated Terence. He couldn’t believe the young man was actually
going to leave his granddaughter!
“I’m leaving,” Emmanuel said almost monotonously, rubbing his nose.
“Mackenzie has already asked for a divorce, and I agreed.”
“Leave? Who the hell said you can leave?” Terence thwacked the young
man’s head with his walking stick.
It sure hurt.
Emmanuel reflexively held his head in pain and backed up, looking at the
unreasonable elder like a misbehaved child.
“You agreed to the divorce just because she demanded it? Are you even a
man?”
It was that line again, and Terence appeared even more stirred up than the
last time.
Emmanuel felt quite aggrieved. Of course, he was a man. His gender was
clearly stated on his ID. It couldn’t be fake, could it? However, he didn’t dare
confront Terence.
Firstly, Terence was his elder. Secondly, the old man exuded an aura of
superiority–even Mackenzie had to listen to him. How could an ordinary
person resist such authority?
“But Grandpa, I can’t possibly stubbornly cling to her when she has even sent
the lawyer to discuss the divorce with me, can I?” Emmanuel still couldn’t help
defending himself emotionally.
“Isn’t that how guys usually get a girl? Has there ever been a guy who didn’t
need to shamelessly chase and beg a girl? Do you not like Mackenzie? Is she
not pretty enough for you?” Terence peppered, rendering Emmanuel
speechless again.
Of course, he liked Mackenzie, and it was even love at first sight. He already
thought she was ethereal, extraordinary, and different from everyone else on
the first day of their blind date when they sat at the wrong table and at the
first glimpse of that beautiful encounter.
“In that case, why are you giving her up so easily?”
How could Terence, who had experienced so much in life, not see through the
two youngsters? They both liked each other but were foolish idiots with poor
communication skills, especially that granddaughter of his! They were
stubborn with their words but had contradictory feelings.
It was precisely so that he was driven mad by the two. He knew he had to
continue playing the matchmaker for the troublesome couple, or the
relationship would be over if he let them develop it freely only to sever it!
“What can I do now, Grandpa?” Emmanuel asked agitatedly. “Mackenzie
believes that I care more about Claudette, but that’s not true! I’ve tried
explaining to her!”
“It’ll still be salvageable as long as you don’t give up. Leave it to me!” Terence
had come for that very statement, and he felt much more rea*sured after
listening to Emmanuel.
Mackenzie, you little brat! Time for me to fix your bratty temperament!
Meanwhile, Lexi was working away in the office when someone suddenly
barged in.
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With furrowed brows, Lexi thought, I’ve been working here for years, and no
one has ever barged in so rudely before. Yet, when she saw who it was, a
smile tugged at her lips. “What’s the matter, Ms. Beatrix? It’s my first time
seeing you like that. Do I owe you money?”
“Oh, stop making fun of me, Lexi. I need your help.” Beatrix pleaded, holding
onto Lexi’s arm.
“I’ll help you, of course, Ms. Beatrix. What do you need me for?” In fact, Lexi was
puzzled, for Beatrix had never pleaded with her like this before.
Just as she thought Beatrix must have made a big mistake, the young girl
said, “Mackenzie and Manuel got divorced. Can you find a way to make them
get back together?”
“That’s it?” Lexi was stunned for a moment, then chuckled. “Didn’t you make a
bet with me? It looks like you won. They really couldn’t last three months. Did
you come all the way to rub it in my face?” Suddenly, she became wary. Is
she here just to show off?
However, Beatrix stomped her feet anxiously. “Do I seem like that kind of
scheming woman to you?”
“Of course not.” After Lexi denied it, she suddenly smirked. “But you are one.”
This left Beatrix speechless. If she continues to talk like that, it will be the end
of our friendship.
“Okay, okay. How do you want me to help?” Lexi finally asked seriously.
“I want you to persuade Mackenzie to meet Manuel again and resolve their
conflicts.” Beatrix poured out her heart as she said, “Mackenzie has a phobia
of men. It took her so long to find a man she could get along with for almost
two months. So, I really hope she can find happiness.” Most importantly,
Mackenzie has been treating others so coldly for the past two days. As her
sister, I can tolerate her for two days, but I can’t bear it for two years, let alone
a lifetime.
*Alright. I’ll try talking to her.” Lexi sighed and looked a little unwilling. Although
she was Mackenzie’s best friend and subordinate, she was also afraid of
Mackenzie. It would be extra difficult to communicate with her in her current
state.
Knock. Knock. She quickly knocked on the CEO’s office door.
“Come in.” Without raising her head, she gave the instruction expressionlessly.
After Lexi walked in and looked around, she couldn’t tell any abnormalities in
Mackenzie. She looks the same. No wonder I know nothing about her divorce,
even after two days.
“What’s the matter?” Mackenzie suddenly looked up, and her gaze was like a
flash of lightning. “Why are you staring at me like a monster?”
Immediately, Lexi waved her hands in fear and apologized with a smile. “I’m
sorry, Ms. Quillen. I came to talk to you.”
“Don’t bother talking if it’s not about work. Remember to not cross the line and
mind your own business.” After that, Mackenzie lowered her head again and
continued with her work, appearing calm and completely unlike a woman
who had just divorced. She showed no signs of that at all.
Seeing that, Lexi couldn’t help but sigh. “Ms. Quillen, sometimes being too
smart and too strong–willed as a woman may not be a good thing. Women
are meant for others to care for them—”
Before she could finish her sentence, Mackenzie suddenly looked up again.
When Lexi met those powerful eyes, she quickly shut her mouth and
obediently walked out of the office.
“How did it go, Lexi? Good?” Beatrix, who was waiting outside, asked anxiously
in a secretive manner.
“Sorry. Mission failed.” Lexi shrugged.
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Meanwhile, in the office, after Mackenzie sent Lexi away, she threw the pen in
her hand onto the desk in frustration. Why does everyone around me think
that I should stay married to Emmanuel?
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Mackenzie stood up from her seat and walked to the window, overlooking the
view. Her mind was weighed down by profound thoughts.
A few days ago, Terence told her that Emmanuel was different. He wasn’t
someone she could just throw away if she didn’t like him anymore. Yet, she
couldn’t understand that. Throughout her life, she had thrown away countless
things she liked, some of which were even important. However, with her
carefree personality, once she threw something away, she rarely regretted it.
So, he believed that Emmanuel was no exception.
That’s right. After some time, when no one around me mentions him
anymore, I will naturally forget about him. Even though her mood was quite
heavy, as if something was pressing on her heart, making her uncomfortable.
She felt the pain sometimes, but she believed that Emmanuel would
eventually become an insignificant pa*serby in her life.
“Whatever. It’s that man who is to blame. How could he choose to save
Claudette in that situation?” she muttered to herself. She was a very
strong–willed woman and never liked the feeling of losing. It was especially
so for her first relationship, so losing to Claudette made her infuriated. He
was my husband! Every time she thought about this, she was determined to
get a divorce. Otherwise, she would be embarra*sed if this matter spread.
Since Ryder was admitted to the hospital, Abellyn was responsible for picking
up Tommy. However, she only picked him up when she remembered, and
sometimes she didn’t come to pick him up even after a whole afternoon.
On that afternoon, Tommy was waiting pitifully at the entrance of the
kindergarten while the teacher beside him checked her watch continuously,
don’t pick up their child. Is he really her biological son?” She couldn’t help but
“Hi, Miss. I’m here to pick up Tommy.” At this moment, a magnetic voice
revealing a charming smile. “Thank you for staying after school for so long to
scolds me all the time. I don’t want to be with her.
“Okay, see you.”
Emmanuel didn’t know what the teacher was thinking, so after expressing his
was improving, and he didn’t need to work so hard anymore. Also, he knew
what kind of woman Abellyn was, so he came to pick up Tommy after work.
As expected, that woman didn’t even come to pick up her son.
dad is doing now?”
“He still needs a few more days of rest before he can be discharged from the
him. Also, he was researching traditional medicine treatments and would go
to wake up Ryder in no more than two days. “Oh, by the way, Tommy, did you
Sniff…” As he spoke, he started sobbing.
Hearing that, Emmanuel quickly embraced him and comforted him. “Don’t
When Emmanuel saw the pitiful look on the child’s face, his anger flared up. I
knew that accident wasn’t as Abellyn described. The only problem now is that
to suddenly leaving Mackenzie.
As he made food for Tommy, he thought about discussing with his mother
she hurriedly rushed over, looking flustered. “Why are you here, Emmanuel?”
saying, “Hehe, I was a bit busy today. Thank you for picking up Tommy. What
are you cooking? It smells delicious.” As she said that, she actively
When he sensed that, he sidestepped her with a frown and said sternly,
“Sorry, this is for Tommy. I didn’t consider your share.”
pounce on her like a wild beast. However, Emmanuel remained unmoved,
worked at a ma*sage parlor before, she believed all men were the same
deep down. Hmph! I didn’t touch you because Ryder used to be at home.
Now that he’s not, you’ll definitely fall for me.
“Is the food delicious, Emmanuel?” She deliberately approached him, leaning
been intimate with a man as well–built as Emmanuel. Secondly, she was
Although Emmanuel was a clueless man in relationships, her intentions were
so obvious that he would be a fool not to understand her thoughts.
delicious?”
Tommy, who didn’t understand her intentions, quickly nodded. “Yes!”
marrying such a woman. That’s why he ended up in this miserable situation
me tomorrow. I’ll be responsible for taking care of him until Ryder wakes up
At his words, Abellyn quickly turned around with a panicked look on her face.
dead!”
Emmanuel. I can’t sleep well at night. Can you stay tonight and be by my
side?”
“Please have some self–respect, Abellyn!”
with his mother yet. The main reason was that he was afraid his mother
As soon as he left, Abellyn coldly snorted and muttered, “What a fool!” Then,
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