Mistaken Match Marrying the Enigmatic CEO novel Chapter 371
Chapter 371
“Who could have done this?” Emmanuel grew increasingly angry as his fists
clenched tightly.
On the other hand, Claudette sat beside him, silently observing his reaction
and feeling uneasy inside. She could tell that he was clearly more concerned
about Mackenzie’s situation.
“It’s still unclear, but I believe it is related to Magnus‘ visit to Yeringham. Our
warehouse project took away a major contract from them!” Lexi quickly
responded.
“I understand. I’ll go to the project site immediately!” Emmanuel agreed
without hesitation, seemingly forgetting that it was Claudette’s birthday
tonight. Then, he said, “Driver, please drive to 11 River Lane, Cloud District!”
After hearing Emmanuel’s directions, the Lenoir family driver glanced at
Claudette.
“Go ahead. His wishes are mine!” She knew he would help Mackenzie, but she
nodded in agreement anyway.
Soon after, he arrived at the project site and saw the brand–new building
reduced to a charred mess, implying that there must have been casualties
under such conditions! After surveying the scene, he concluded that the
explosion method was not something an ordinary person could execute and
that it had to be the work of a professional. After careful observation, his brow
furrowed tightly, and his expression was pensive.
“Emmanuel, did you discover anything?” Although the Quillen family hadn’t
arrived yet, Lexi was in charge of the scene. Seeing Emmanuel’s expression,
she couldn’t help but have an expectant look in her eyes.
Before his arrival, the police had already come to investigate, but the
analysis and conclusions were not yet available. They mentioned the need to
consult an explosives expert to study the methods used by the perpetrators.
However, he stated confidently, “The culprit used a ‘Heartless‘ blasting tube.
They blew an initial hole and then set off a series of explosions, one after the
other. The technique is highly professional and unmistakably the work of
someone with vast experience in warfare!”
After hearing this, Lexi and Claudette exchanged glances, clearly surprised
that the man possessed such expertise!
Seeing Lexi’s astonished expression, Claudette couldn’t help but feel a sense
of pride. The man I like is certainly extraordinary!
At this moment, several vehicles arrived at the front of the project building,
and the first one to step out was Eve from Sky Wolf Sect.
Seeing such a figure, Lexi couldn’t help but feel nervous. She even suspected
that Eve could be the perpetrator and quickly instructed the employees of
the Terence Group to intercept her.
“Don’t worry, Eve is my friend!” With just one sentence, Emmanuel surprised
Lexi and Claudette again.
On the other hand, Claudette, who knew that his background was not simple,
was especially shocked. Could he be related to the renowned individual of
Yeringham, Sky Wolf Queen?
Suddenly, the crowd dispersed like a tide, and Eve, with the aura of a dark
queen, walked over. She cast a sidelong glance at the scene before walking
directly toward him. “Emmanuel, do you think it’s him?”
Emmanuel nodded, a hint of coldness flickering in his eyes. “Most likely!”
After hearing this exchange, Lexi and Claudette were astonished once again.
Does Emmanuel know the perpetrator?
“In that case, I’ll immediately arrange for our people to ambush him along the
main road in Yeringham. This time, we definitely won’t let this guy escape!”
Eve gritted her teeth, her eyes seemingly bursting with intense hatred.
Instantaneously, his fists clenched as well. I’ve been waiting three years for
this jerk who has killed countless brothers and comrades! This jerk has
strategically severed all possible exits of my Wolf Warrior Unit using
professional explosives, capturing all my fellow comrades. I will never forget
the humiliation and hatred I experienced because of this! Tonight is my best
opportunity to exact revenge!
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“Ms. Quillen!”
“Ms. Quillen is here!”
Just as Eve and her group were leaving, the employees of the Terence Group
shouted.
Hearing the voices and seeing the commotion, Emmanuel was instantly
surprised!
He had known that Mackenzie was a high–ranking executive in the Terence
Group, but now it seemed that her reputation within the company was quite
high. What position does she hold? What is her relationship with Ms. Quillen?
Has she been deceiving me all along?
“Ms. Quillen, you finally arrived!”
Lexi quickly walked over to Mackenzie’s side, ready to report the situation.
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Mackenzie’s gaze, however, fell upon Emmanuel and Claudette!
This darn man!
This darn Claudette. Is she intentionally here to show off?
Mackenzie’s gaze was as cold as ice. It froze Emmanuel, rendering him
unable to speak. Ultimately, he could only say softly, “Mackenzie!”
Mackenzie bit her lip lightly, her voice icy as she spoke, “What are you all
doing here? This place doesn’t welcome irrelevant people!”
Emmanuel’s face was immediately filled with helplessness and sadness.
Claudette also felt uncomfortable. It seemed that the man she liked only
cared about Mackenzie; when would he start caring about her own joys and
sorrows?
“Ms. Quillen, I called Emmanuel back to help. After all, thanks to him, this
project was successfully launched!” Lexi quickly explained.
“Hmph, thanks to him? Who does he think he is? The world won’t stop turning
without him, and no one can’t do without him!”
Mackenzie raised her eyebrows, deliberately speaking the harshest words.
“Lexi, get rid of these irrelevant people. We’ll handle Terence Group’s matters
ourselves!”
Lexi couldn’t help but sigh. She saw things clearer than the parties concerned.
Ms. Quillen is hurting herself as well as others!
Although she was Mackenzie’s subordinate, she didn’t work for Terence Group
just for the salary, so she couldn’t bear to see Mackenzie throwing a tantrum
like this. She boldly spoke up, trying to persuade her. “Ms. Quillen, Emmanuel
came to help you, and he is really professional-”
Before she could finish her words, Lexi caught sight of the icy gaze from
Mackenzie, causing her to shiver involuntarily.
“Ms. Lenoir, Mr. Lowe! Sorry, but please leave!”
Knowing Mackenzie well, Lexi figured she ultimately had to follow the order. If
she didn’t comply, Mackenzie was capable of doing anything to her!
“Emmanuel, let’s go!”
Claudette also whispered to Emmanuel. After all, it was Mackenzie who
deliberately pushed Emmanuel to her, so Mackenzie couldn’t blame anyone
in the future!
But Emmanuel didn’t listen to her. Instead, he took the initiative to approach
Mackenzie.
Claudette was slightly taken aback.
Mackenzie also stared intently at Emmanuel as her heartbeat inexplicably
quickened!
What is this man going to do?
“Mackenzie, this situation isn’t as simple as it seems. Be careful; I’m afraid
they might harm you!”
Emmanuel’s concern warmed Mackenzie’s heart.
She hesitated whether to show off in front of Claudette and publicly reconcile
with Emmanuel to infuriate the other woman, but suddenly, she noticed
Emmanuel’s injuries.
“You got into another fight?” Mackenzie’s eyebrows furrowed. She knew
exactly who Emmanuel was with tonight. When she saw him at the Serenity
Resort earlier, he was perfectly fine. Now, however, he was injured, and it
didn’t take a genius to figure out why.
Emmanuel nodded.
Claudette quickly approached and said, “Emmanuel and I were having dinner
when Magnus and his gang showed up looking for trouble. Emmanuel fought
them off for me!”
Mackenzie couldn’t suppress her anger any longer!
She had already changed herself time and time again for this man, and she
even started to despise her own submissive behavior. Why couldn’t he
appreciate her? Why did he keep disappointing her over and over again?
They were supposed to have dinner together tonight, which was an
opportunity for them to reconcile, but instead, he went off with Claudette and
even got into a fight for her!
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How could I accept such a man?
“Get out! Get out now Mackenzie sternly expelled them
The employees of the Terence Group looked at each other in surprise It WOI
obvious to everyone, even the blind that Mackenzie, who was rumored to
hate men, was feeling jealous because of this Immanuel guy!
Heavens‘ Could it be true?
Mackenzie, listen to me
“Why should I listen to you? Don’t waste my time! You’re not worthy! Get out!
Mackenzie saw Emmanuel approaching and personally delivered a knee
strike to his abdomen
She used her most ruthless move against perverts on the man closest to her
The entire room was shocked by the scene
Lexi was also astonished, covering her mouth in disbelief. She didn’t
understand how things had escalated to this point. This man was the only
one who had ever touched Mackenzie’s heart!
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“Emmanuel, are you alright?” Claudette quickly approached, supporting the
bent–over Emmanuel, and coldly said to Mackenzie, “Ms. Quillen, I want you to
apologize to Emmanuel! Who do you think you are to hit him?”
Mackenzie snorted in disdain, not bothering to respond to Claudette.
Others feared the princess of the Lenoir family, but Mackenzie wasn’t the
least bit afraid!
“Ms. Lenoir, don’t bother. Let’s just go,” said Emmanuel.
He was in pain, but his heart was hurting even more. Mackenzie’s actions had
shattered his heart.
Watching Emmanuel and Claudette leave, Mackenzie clenched her fists in
anger.
As soon as they left, she no longer had the mood to deal with anything and
got into the Bentley with a cold expression.
“Ms. Quillen..”
Lexi watched the scene unfold, feeling a bit uneasy. Ugh! A romantic
relationship is tormenting even our high and mighty female CEO of the
Terence Group!
Emmanuel got back into the Rolls–Royce belonging to the Lenoir family. Even
if he opened the car window, the refreshing night breeze couldn’t dispel the
heavy feeling in his heart. This time, it’s truly over!
Even though he had prepared himself mentally many times, parting ways
was still unbearable.
Claudette silently accompanied him without saying a word.
Suddenly, a red Bentley pa*sed by the side of the Rolls–Royce, quickly
overtaking them.
In that brief moment, Emmanuel and Mackenzie’s gazes briefly met.
Claudette found it amusing. Is Ms. Quillen so arrogant that she even wants to
outrun our car? Or perhaps she just wants to catch one more glimpse of
Emmanuel?
Emmanuel, who had been silent, suddenly sat up straight as if reinvigorated.
He loudly instructed the driver, “Faster! Overtake that Bentley and stop it!”
Due to the quietness of the night, Emmanuel’s hearing was unexpectedly
sharp. In that fleeting moment, he seemed to hear an unusual sound.
It was the sound of a ticking stopwatch.
For others, this sound was unfamiliar and easily overlooked, but for him, it
was highly sensitive!
Perhaps, it was a kind of life–and–death sensitivity that surpa*sed ordinary
hearing.
A terrifying thought emerged in his mind. He realized that someone might be
planning to a*sa*sinate Mackenzie, and planting a bomb in her car would be
the easiest method.
The driver of the Lenoir family remained calm and turned to look at
Claudette, seeking her consent.
Claudette felt uneasy as well. So, Emmanuel still refuses to give up on
Mackenzie, even after she has hurt him so many times? Am I really inferior to
Mackenzie?
Even so, she still wanted to nod. Whatever Emmanuel wanted to do, she
would support him!
But before she could agree, Emmanuel swiftly climbed to the pa*senger seat.
He didn’t have time to explain much and simply shouted loudly, “Let me
drive!”
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The driver was startled by Emmanuel’s actions and quickly hit the brakes,
wondering if this man had gone crazy from emotional distress.
Claudette was also a bit puzzled.
Emmanuel didn’t have time to explain; he was all too familiar with that ticking
sound and the demon who had once been like a brother to him!
That guy used to be the number one explosives a*sa*sin in the Northern
Region!
“Get out!”
Emmanuel directly pushed the driver out of the car and sat in the driver’s
seat, immediately stepping on the gas pedal.
Bang!
Claudette was caught off guard and her head hit the front seat, causing
dizziness and temporary blindness.
However, she wasn’t angry because her favorite person was driving now.
Tonight was her birthday, and this was the surprise adventure she had never
experienced on previous birthdays!
Her heart was pounding fast, and she had a premonition that tonight would
be an extraordinary chapter in her and Emmanuel’s story.
“Ms. Quillen, the Rolls–Royce behind us is catching up!” Wally shouted as he
glanced through the rearview mirror. Seeing the crazed car behind, he was
also startled.
Has Emmanuel finally come to his senses? Is he chasing after his wife now?
Mackenzie’s first reaction was the same. She lightly bit her lip and said,
“Accelerate!”
“Um… Okay!”
Wally didn’t really want to speed up; what if Emmanuel couldn’t catch up?
However, he couldn’t disobey Mackenzie’s orders, so he reluctantly increased
the speed to 120, but the car behind them had gone mad and was probably
going over 200!
In just a short distance, the Bentley was intercepted!
With a violent hit of the brakes by Wally, Mackenzie stumbled, and her hair
became messy.
She angrily got out of the car and saw Emmanuel already leaping out of his
car.
“Emmanuel, have you lost your mind? What do you want to do?” Mackenzie
scolded coldly, but Emmanuel didn’t answer. He ran toward her as if he had
gone insane.
At that moment, Mackenzie’s heart unexpectedly started racing. Was this
man going to do something like in a romantic drama, such as embracing her
forcefully and begging for reconciliation?
Hmph, dream on!
She was about to give Emmanuel another lesson when she unexpectedly
saw him dart under the Bentley car!
“You idiot, what are you doing?” Mackenzie was bewildered by his actions. In
her heart, she still had a glimmer of hope that he would be pursuing her and
begging for reconciliation.
Claudette also got out of the Rolls–Royce and, after seeing Emmanuel’s
abnormal behavior, she finally guessed what was going on.
It wasn’t that she was smarter than Mackenzie; it was that she understood
Magnus better than Mackenzie. What happened tonight was clearly Magnus‘
unique style. He wouldn’t hire someone to kill Mackenzie just for a billion in
business profits, would he?
At this point, Emmanuel had quickly located a timed bomb under the car by
following the faint ticking sound.
When he emerged from under the car, Mackenzie and Wally were both
dumbfounded!
When did someone install a timed bomb under the car?
How did Emmanuel know about it?
“Get out of here!”
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Emmanuel didn’t have time to watch them stand there in a daze. Once this
bomb exploded, an area within a 50–meter radius would be affected. It was
no joke!
“Ms. Quillen, get in the car!” Wally quickly got back in the car. At this moment,
there was no time to waste.
Mackenzie, however, remained motionless.
Emmanuel was risking his life to save her.
Why is he doing this? He promised a divorce, didn’t he? Isn’t Claudette the
one he likes?
“Hurry, get in the car!” Emmanuel shouted desperately when he saw that
Mackenzie was still not moving.
Mackenzie remained in place and exclaimed, “What about you?”
Throwing the bomb randomly was not a good option. First, Emmanuel
couldn’t guarantee his own escape, and second, he didn’t want to harm
innocent people.
At that moment, Claudette had already arrived in the Rolls–Royce. She began
shouting loudly, “Emmanuel, get in the car!”
Emmanuel glanced around and had no time to hesitate. He could only get
into the Rolls–Royce while distancing himself further from Claudette and
Mackenzie.
Mackenzie’s heart felt like it had been violently struck, and her emotions were
a complex mix at the moment.
She didn’t know who Emmanuel liked more, but she was certain that
Claudette liked Emmanuel more than she did.
“Emmanuel, how much time until the bomb explodes? I remember there’s an
-uninhabited valley ahead on the highway. Can we make it there in time to
throw it down?” Claudette’s words, filled with urgency, reached Emmanuel’s
ears.
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“There are 30 seconds left!” Emmanuel’s words echoed, and the Rolls–Royce
crashed through the guardrail as it raced down a downhill road.
“20 seconds!”
“Ten seconds!”
Listening to Emmanuel’s countdown, Claudette felt her heartbeat accelerate.
However, surprisingly, she felt neither fear nor panic. Instead, she
experienced a thrilling and exhilarating sensation. This was the moment
when her heart raced the fastest in her entire life.
“Nine!”
“Eight!”
Closer.
Even closer!
Jame
Abandoning the countdown, Emmanuel shouted, “Claudette!”
“I’m here!”
“Open the car door!”
“Okay!”
Just as Claudette excitedly responded, Emmanuel threw the bomb down
and then embraced her, leaping into the gra*sy slope of the mountainside.
Thud!
The two of them fell heavily to the ground, but Emmanuel ensured that
Claudette wasn’t injured by protecting her with his body.
Boom!
From another direction, a deafening explosion shook the night sky,
illuminating it with a blaze of fire.
“This feels incredible!” Claudette exclaimed with excitement. Despite knowing
the danger they were in, she felt an inexplicable sense of comfort. She
willingly entrusted her life completely to Emmanuel, believing that as long as
she held him tightly, he would protect her.
Indeed, Emmanuel swiftly grabbed a rock with one hand, pressing it firmly
against the ground to increase friction and slow their descent.
Boom!
The bomb unleashed its secondary blast, filling the sky with another burst of
fire.
Claudette saw it as a commemorative firework, a celebration of her and
Emmanuel’s first tumble in the gra*s.
It was also the most mesmerizing cannonade she had ever experienced in
her 20 years of birthdays.
“Emmanuel, I’m not a princess. I just want to be your patient for a lifetime and
have you take good care of me!” Claudette quietly wiped away the blood
that had trickled from her nose and whispered against Emmanuel’s chest.
She wished for time to freeze at this moment forever.
However, like fireworks, happiness was fleeting. Emmanuel quickly lifted her
- up. He did not even hear her murmured words.
“Ms. Lenoir, are you okay?” Emmanuel’s voice reached Claudette’s ears,
pulling her back from her dreamlike state to reality.
“I–I’m fine!” Claudette hurriedly tucked her blood–stained hand behind her
back and responded before continuing to descend into the valley.
“Hey, you’re going in the wrong direction!” Emmanuel shouted.
“Well, I just want to go in this direction!” Claudette replied, leaving Emmanuel
a bit helpless. He couldn’t help but think, women are truly incomprehensible
creatures in this life.
Worried about Claudette’s safety, he had no choice but to follow her down
the valley.
When he caught up to Claudette, he noticed that the young heiress was
fixated on the fruit trees at the foot of the mountain.
“Hey, Emmanuel, what kind of fruit is that?”
“Those are kiwis, I believe. They ripen in autumn and winter,” Emmanuel
him. “You haven’t given me a birthday present tonight, have you?”
on her mind, and nodded. “Okay, just wait here!”
Claudette couldn’t help but smile when she saw his actions.
“Ms. Lenoir, I didn’t know today was your birthday, but fortunately, I still made
it in time. Happy birthday!” he said earnestly.
“What’s wrong? Do you find my birthday gift too shabby? Not as extravagant
myself!” Emmanuel said playfully and pretended to put the fruit in his mouth.
“Hmph, not sincere enough! At least peel the skin and feed it to me.”
Claudette decided to push her luck.
As Willow once said, a woman’s capriciousness was her most powerful
“Alright, birthday girl. Your wish is my command.” Emmanuel nodded and
her surprise, he not only stayed in pitch but also had a magnetic voice that
you sing ‘The Wind Rises‘ for me?”
Claudette continued while hitting his sturdy chest with her fist playfully.
Oh God, please, make time slow down a little!
“Ms. Lenoir, is your old illness acting up again? Your body is cold. Shouldn’t we
go inside quickly?” Emmanuel was Claudette’s attending physician and knew
-Looking at the distant horizon, so grand,
It felt within reach, like holding it in my hand.
I was once lost in the vastness of the world,
Refusing to struggle, fearing no ridicule, you see.”
As Claudette sang, her smile became brighter and brighter.
No one in this world understood Claudette’s condition better than him. If it
long ago. Yet, even with his constant care, she still faced the threat of death
“No, I want you to sing with me!” Claudette pouted. She wanted Emmanuel to
Noticing Emmanuel’s silence, she became angry. “I know who you have
feelings for. Whether I like you or not is my freedom, and it has nothing to do
Emmanuel was speechless.
If it were anyone else who heard such a goddess speak like this, they would
be extremely proud and even show off in front of their friends. However,
If she had confessed before he met Mackenzie, perhaps they would have
biological mother. So, there wasn’t much to celebrate. But this time, I put a lot
considered Magnus‘ actions! If it weren’t for him, we wouldn’t be here; just the
At this point, Claudette giggled secretly. “Hehe, I’m such a scheming girl, huh?
Anyway, I don’t care. I finally fulfilled my wish. These kiwis you brought me are
the best gift I’ve received in years!”
Finally, Emmanuel lowered his head and looked at Claudette’s clear and
This heiress was truly different from other young ladies.
himself?
any pressure. Okay?“
glistened like crystals as they slowly froze on her beautiful face.
Emmanuel suddenly felt a heavy heart and even a sense of sadness. He had
the feeling that Claudette was bidding farewell
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