A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO Chapter 291-300
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The organizer for this event was said to be the Verkade family. There were
two purposes for arranging a luxurious bus for everyone to travel together.
First, it was to eliminate class barriers, allowing everyone to get along
harmoniously and facilitating group activities. Of course, these group
activities were usually paired with young people, which was also suitable for
couples and newlyweds.
Second, it was to prevent someone from throwing tantrums and leaving
midway.
As for this one, there was no need to guess. It was to prevent Mackenzie from
leaving!
It was rare for this beauty to agree to come and play. Of course, nobody
wanted her to leave halfway.
The bus couldn’t match the speed of sports cars, so it was already noon by
the time the group arrived at Flower Mountain.
The organizers arranged hotels for everyone, and once checked in, meals
and accommodations were up to each person.
After everyone got off the bus, they started forming groups and engaging in
their free time.
Claudette quickly took the initiative to find Mackenzie and invited her to share
a room.
“No need!” Mackenzie directly refused. She was aware that this woman was
worried about her sharing a room with Emmanuel.
This woman knew very well that Emmanuel and Mackenzie were legally
married, so what was she trying to prevent?
Sure enough, Claudette became somewhat worried after being rebuffed so
firmly. Is it because Mackenzie has come to terms with it and wants to share
a room with Emmanuel?
Fortunately, she soon discovered that Emmanuel had booked two single
rooms and handed a room key to Mackenzie.
“Uh, Ms. Lenoir, did you register? Should I help you register another room?” He
proactively suggested.
Mackenzie was displeased with his appearance at this moment and
muttered to herself, “Idiot!”
Although she knew Claudette would eventually find out they had separate
rooms, she just wanted to make this lady worry a little!
“Hehe, okay! Thank you, Dr. Lowe!” Claudette didn’t bother standing on
ceremony.
Aunt Laura taught her to make good use of this friendship and try to get
closer to Emmanuel. Only in this way she could easily step in and take
Mackenzie’s place when he had conflicts with her!
“You’re welcome!”
He also helped register a room for Claudette.
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She thought she and Mackenzie would be on an equal footing this time, but
she was soon disappointed.
Emmanuel and Mackenzie’s room numbers were adjacent, while her room
was several rooms away.
Along the way, Roselynn also observed Manny and finally discovered that not
only did he marry the young lady of the Quillen family, but even her boss liked
her.
Even she had to admit Manny was truly blessed with good fortune. His luck
was unparalleled in Yeringham!
Jaxton followed Roselynn all the way and secretly observed Emmanuel. He
felt incredibly envious and couldn’t help but wonder what kind of luck his
brother–in-law had. Did being tall have such a big advantage?
Jaxton stopped growing taller at 18 years old, and his height was fixed at
169.5 cm. He regretted that he was only at this altitude and always envied
those who were over 1.8 meters tall.
Now, he was even more envious!
Emmanuel knocked on Mackenzie’s door after a simple meal. However, when
he saw that the icy woman hiding in her room to deal with work, he didn’t
invite her to go out and take a walk.
“What’s wrong? Is there something you need?” Instead, she took the initiative
to ask.
“Uh, nothing… Since we’re here on vacation, I wanted to invite you to go
sightseeing, but it seems like you’re busy?” He shrugged.
“I am indeed a little busy.”
As the CEO of the Terence Group, Mackenzie had countless tasks to handle
every day. How could she not be busy?
“Well, you can go about your business, then!”
Emmanuel was about to turn around and leave when he heard the icy
woman behind him say, “You should take a walk without me, and I’ll join you
after I finish my work!”
“Huh? Okay!” He felt inexplicably happy by her words. “I’ll walk down the
mountain, enjoying the scenery while waiting for you!”
“Okay.” He nodded and closed the door.
She didn’t want to go out, but she was afraid that Emmanuel would turn
around and go sightseeing with Claudette if he wasn’t able to ask her out.
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Hmph, Claudette! You will not have a chance to seduce my husband!
Just like this, Emmanuel walked down the mountainside alone, enjoying the
refreshing environment.
It would be delightful to have a few drinks with close friends in such an
environment!
At this moment, someone seemed to understand his thoughts and suddenly
said, “Emmanuel, do you want to have a drink?”
Emmanuel’s heart skipped a beat when he turned around to see a burly man.
He was 1.9 meters tall, wearing a tight vest, and his arms were even thicker
than his.
He tilted his head back, picked up a bottle of strong liquor, and prepared to
gulp it down.
Glug. Glug.
The burly man’s throat expanded and contracted rhythmically as he drank.
A beauty once said that men who drank like this were the hottest!
That beauty was Claudette, and she also said that if a man drinking like this
had a hint of sorrow in his eyes, he would be very charming.
This man lacked that sense of sorrow. At this moment, his gulping down the
alcohol in big swigs didn’t look suave at all. Instead, he resembled a burly
butcher.
Emmanuel couldn’t help but shake his head. “Quintus, why are you here?”
“Why can’t I be here?”
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Quintus almost choked himself in his excitement and sprayed a mouthful of
liquor at Emmanuel.
Fortunately, he reacted quickly and easily evaded it.
“Quintus, are you here to look for me specifically?”
Emmanuel’s brows furrowed as his frown deepened. Why is this man like a
piece of toffee? He’s so hard to get rid of? Why should a third party meddle in
my relationship with my wife? Tsk. This is annoying!
“Of course! Why else would I come here?” Quintus‘ emotions flared up, his
eyes turning bloodshot. “Emmanuel, you promised me a duel!”
“Is that so? I don’t recall such a thing!” he replied.
Quintus was speechless. He didn’t expect Emmanuel to change, becoming
less friendly than before.
“Emmanuel, are you implying that I’m lying? Doesn’t everyone know that I
never lie?”
“Well, I wouldn’t know!” Emmanuel shook his head.
Quintus was dumbfounded by his reaction.
“Alright, this is a tourist destination with beautiful surroundings. Why do you
have to be so fixated on having a duel? Finish your drink and go back to get a
good night’s sleep!” He decided to find a way to get rid of this trouble.
“Why,should I listen to you?” Quintus quickly stopped him and became
stubborn. “Do you know how long I’ve been waiting for this opportunity to
challenge you? I enjoy defeating strong opponents honorably!”
“Haha, you’ve got character!” Emmanuel gave him a thumbs–up. “Quintus, I
also want to have a showdown with you. However, as you can see, this place
is serene and beautiful, with flowers in full bloom. It’s not a suitable place for a
fight!”
“Even if we don’t accidentally harm any tourists, it wouldn’t be good to
damage the flowers and plants unintentionally! How about we set another
time to determine the winner?”
Quintus doggedly asked, “When do you want to set the time? Tomorrow? The
day after tomorrow? I came here specifically to settle the score with you for
the sake of Mackenzie!”
“Quintus, it’s not necessary!” Emmanuel firmly refused. “Moreover, we should
be better prepared for such a serious and important matter. We should also
find a more suitable occasion to settle it. Don’t you think that would be
better?”
“No.” Quintus shook his head. “Last time, you fooled me with the same excuse
Don’t you think that I’ll fall for it again!”
Although it is uncertain whether I can defeat you in terms of martial strength
at least I won’t let you bully me in terms of intelligence this time!
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“Quintus, my friend, even though we have only crossed paths a few times, it
feels like we’ve known each other forever. Why do you insist on making things
difficult? Return now, and we can still be friends in the future,” Emmanuel
sighed helplessly.
“No!” Quintus shook his head again.
“If that’s the case, we are not friends. There’s nothing more to discuss.
Goodbye!”
Emmanuel turned around and started walking away.
He was truly annoyed at this point. Mackenzie was his wife, so why should he
accept Quintus‘ challenge for no reason? Plus, this bet was nothing but
foolish as he would have to leave Mackenzie if he lost!
Besides, he was here for sightseeing and leisure, not to engage in pointless
duels with others.
It wasn’t like he was sick in the head to do something like that.
Right, Quintus definitely has a few screws loose.
Thunk!
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Quintus suddenly stomped the ground and leaped in front of Emmanuel
once again.
One could tell what tremendous force this behemoth had from the way a pit
was formed in the sturdy ground.
Right then, Mackenzie happened to be coming down the mountainside not
far away to find Emmanuel when she witnessed this scene.
Mackenzie couldn’t help but furrow her eyebrows slightly when she caught
sight of Quintus‘ terrifying strength. Can Emmanuel handle that brute if a fight
breaks out?
“Quintus, you are being unreasonable. I have already declined your
challenge, yet you keep pestering me about it!” Emmanuel had truly lost his
temper now. “I have tolerated your persistence when you pursued my wife,
but if you continue to harass and bother us, don’t blame me for not holding
back against you!”
“Haha! I want you to go all out at me!” Quintus suddenly lit up. “So, have you
finally decided to fight me?”
Emmanuel sighed again. “You’re mistaken. I’ve already said that this isn’t a
good place for a brawl.”
“What’s so bad about it?”
“Have you ever seen skilled fighters monologuing away before a duel?”
“No, not really.”
“Exactly. True experts have style. They coldly exchange a few words and then
start fighting. That’s the conduct of a true expert!”
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“Well said!” Quintus agreed with Emmanuel’s point. “We’ve been talking for so
long. If we start fighting now, we will look like two old ladies at a market
bickering before they start throwing punches!”
“You’re absolutely right! So, let’s cancel the duel!” Emmanuel immediately
turned around to leave after he said that.
“Hey, wait!”
Even though Quintus wanted to stop him, he couldn’t find a reason to do so
at that moment.
Oh well, we are going to stay here for a few days anyway. Emmanuel won’t
be able to get away from me!
Mackenzie found it amusing. In Quintus‘ presence, Emmanuel seemed
surprisingly clever for being able to subdue the other with his intelligence.
She was actually tired of being pursued relentlessly by Quintus, but she
enjoyed watching Quintus bug Emmanuel.
After all, two morons meeting would always end up in comedy.
As she was worried that someone might see them together, she didn’t join
Emmanuel for a stroll in the mountains.
She and Emmanuel only came here this time after being coerced by
Terence. She still didn’t want to make their relationship public.
Although she was mostly convinced that Emmanuel didn’t marry her for
money or out of lust, she still wasn’t completely confident about this
marriage!
There was still time for her to observe him carefully.
Soon, Emmanuel received a call from the organizer, Hubert. “Hey, come back
to the hotel quickly. There will be an exciting group game in the hotel
banquet hall at 7.00PM tonight!”
“An exciting game?” Emmanuel repeated with a frown on his face.
He thought that everything about this trip was fine except for the seemingly
unreliable organizer.
Hubert the Bootlicker was even more annoying than Quintus!
“All you have to know is that it’s a group activity, so make sure you participate
on time!”
Hubert couldn’t be bothered with wasting his time talking to Emmanuel. After
all, who would be interested in conversing with a dead man walking?
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Although Hubert had no idea how Emmanuel had managed to marry
Mackenzie, he had always looked down on Emmanuel who he thought was
just some peasant.
As Emmanuel was aware that the activities Hubert arranged were likely filled
with malice toward him, he didn’t really want to attend.
However, as someone who hailed from the military, he wouldn’t shrink in the
face of danger. It wasn’t like him to skip the party just because he was
worried about Hubert’s intentions.
So, he decided to go.
When Emmanuel arrived, a group of handsome men and beautiful women
had already gathered in the banquet hall.
Roselynn and Jaxton were also present.
Jaxton, who was usually high–profile, had become modest in every aspect.
Emmanuel wasn’t sure if it was because of what happened on his wedding
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day or because everyone present today was from wealthy families, but
Jaxton did not have a hint of his usual superiority.
Emmanuel then scanned the surroundings and noticed that Mackenzie and
Claudette had not arrived yet.
The banquet hall was filled with a buffet of delicious food while beautiful
music echoed in the space. It seemed like they were going to have a group
dance.
He might be skilled in martial arts, but he was an average dancer. He had no
intention of participating, but the next moment, his eyes fell on a charming
and stunning emcee.
To his surprise, Claudette strode out from behind the stage in a silver evening
gown that showcased her flawless beauty. She looked like a fairy in a garden
of flowers!
She slowly strode up to the stage with a smile on her face and a microphone
in her hand, instantly becoming the sole focus when she attracted many
pairs of eyes.
A few men even shouted out loudly.
“Wow! What a goddess!”
“The goddess among goddesses!”
This was the first time Emmanuel had seen Claudette looking so glamorous.
Compared to their encounter during the laser tag, she was even more
beautiful and sexier now. She exuded a tremendous allure to the opposite
gender.
When Claudette noticed Emmanuel’s gaze on her, her heart pounded against
her ribs. Laura was right! Women have to dress like this to attract men!
Claudette’s confidence soared right then. Her biggest concern was that
Emmanuel would not be interested in her, but now, it seemed that the
gynecologist was also interested in women!
“Ladies and gentlemen, tonight’s ball is sponsored by both Hubert and
Jonathan, the young masters of the Verkade family. So, let’s dance and enjoy
the night to the fullest!”
The atmosphere in the place was enlivened with just one sentence from
Claudette.
A group of young men and women had their excitement written all over their
faces as they cheered and screamed their agreement.
Although Emmanuel didn’t know what the Verkades‘ intentions were, he
decided to accept the situation and immerse himself in the ambiance.
As soon as the ball began, the men present boldly invited the beautiful
women to dance.
Jaxton also took the opportunity to invite his newlywed wife to a dance. After
all, it was a good chance to improve their relationship.
Furthermore, he really wanted to wrap his arms around Roselynn’s waist!
He had a particular fascination with women taller than him. It was the type of
fascination that got him exceptionally excited. This was the reason why he
had put a lot of effort into pursuing Roselynn.
At that time, he had no idea that Roselynn had someone influential to back
her up. He thought that she was just an ordinary civilian!
“Ms. Lenoir, may I have the honor of dancing with you?” Jonathan gathered
his courage once again and approached Claudette.
He noticed that this woman was becoming more and more captivating and
beautiful with each passing moment. She made him forget about the pretty
Mackenzie, who was the innocent type.
His main purpose for coming here, of course, was to pick up girls.
The ball tonight had cost him a fortune, but if he could win over the young
lady of the Lenoir family, no amount of money would be too much!
However, Claudette didn’t want to dance with him. Her gaze even
unknowingly darted at Emmanuel.
She never expected Emmanuel to be even more popular than she had
imagined. Two women had already approached him for a dance so far!
Although he had retired from the Northern Region Wolf Warrior Society, his
sturdy figure and aura as though he had experienced most of life still
attracted the opposite sex.
Claudette started to get anxious as she watched on. Aren’t those two women
being too bold?!
It was rare for Mackenzie to be absent. Claudette was waiting for Emmanuel
to invite her to dance. She had even thought about taking the initiative to
invite him. But now, things weren’t going as she planned at all!
“Ms. Lenoir, may I?” Jonathan pleaded once again. When he realized that her
gaze was not on him, he couldn’t help but grit his teeth and grow resentful of
Emmanuel.
Why is that guy always in my way whenever I try to pick up women? I don’t
get it! What’s so attractive about that beggar?
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“Sorry, I have to host the ball as the emcee. Please find another dance
partner” Claudette politely declined his request and turned to leave.
Hubert’s eyes followed her figure before he looked at Emmanuel, who was
surrounded by admirers. He couldn’t help gritting his teeth in frustration, but
there was nothing he could do!
“I’m sorry. I’m not good at dancing.”
“It’s okay! We’ll teach you!”
The more Emmanuel shyly refused, the more these bold women flirted with
him.
They could also tell that this man was different from other men. His gaze
toward women lacked greed and lust. Instead, there was a hint of fear in his
eyes!
No woman would find a man like that with a delicious appearance!
Reluctantly, Emmanuel danced a short segment with each of them.
When Roselynn eventually saw how popular her younger brother was, she
abandoned Jaxton and pretended to be one of Emmanuel’s fangirls as she
went dancing with him.
Only Claudette stood by, surprised to see how many “rivals” she had. She
didn’t have a chance to make a move even though Mackenzie wasn’t here.
Finally, when Roselynn finished dancing with Emmanuel, Claudette gathered
her courage and walked up to him.
Just as she was about to speak, Hubert took the microphone and stepped
onto the stage before excitedly exclaiming, “Everyone, are you having a great
time tonight? How about making things even more electrifying?”
“Yeah!” the crowd cheered and screamed. The ball was indeed a great
success.
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“Alright then, it’s time for a thrilling game!” He howled in excitement.
It was only then that Claudette noticed Mackenzie had also arrived at the
scene and was watching her with a small smile on her lips.
Clearly, Mackenzie already knew that Claudette had failed to dance with
Emmanuel, probably due to Roselynn’s interference.
Only she knew whether Roselynn did it intentionally or not.
At this moment, many men present were pumped upon seeing Mackenzie.
They were all eagerly anticipating the thrilling game Hubert had announced.
After all, both goddesses of Yeringham were here. It would be better if the
game was actually fun!
After confirming Mackenzie’s position with a discreet glance, Hubert loudly
announced, “We will turn off the lights later. Everyone, please find your
beloved in the darkness and give them a kiss!
“The game ends when the lights are back on!”
Now this was exciting!
However, these games were nothing special in the wealthy–heir circle. Those
who loved nightlife were especially accustomed to this kind of thing.
Hubert and Jonathan had already discussed it. They spent a lot of money to
host this ball just to take the opportunity to get intimate with the ladies!
No amount of money would be too much for Hubert to spend as long as he
could kiss Mackenzie.
On the other hand, Jonathan was already infatuated with Claudette. He
wouldn’t have any regrets left in life if he could hold her and kiss her a couple
of times.
At this moment, both of them had their eyes focused on their respective
goddesses as they fantasized about the most beautiful moment of their
lives.
Claudette’s heart was thumping like crazy when she felt numerous eyes on
her. She already knew the rules of this game and that this was Hubert’s idea.
Still, she felt incredibly anxious.
She didn’t know if she would be able to kiss Emmanuel. Not only that, she was
even more afraid of being kissed by other men in front of Emmanuel.
A good girl like her would never have played such a game in the past, but
after Hubert’s persistent brainwashing, she decided to step out tonight and
take the initiative!
On the other hand, Mackenzie’s nerves had gotten the best of her.
She wouldn’t have come if she had known they would be playing this game!
She knew that Hubert and Jonathan were up to no good. What should I do
now? I can’t let someone else kiss me, especially not in front of my husband.
Just as she looked at Emmanuel, the lights suddenly went out.
The ballroom turned into an arena where screams filled the air in an instant.
Everyone might be screaming out of excitement or fear, but their bodies were
honest.
In any case, this game was indeed too thrilling!
Jonathan didn’t hesitate to run toward Claudette. However, he soon realized
that things weren’t as he expected. Despite locating his muse’s position, it
was so dark everywhere that he quickly lost sight of his target.
After being bumped into by a few people, he didn’t even know what direction
he was heading in anymore. It was already impressive that he could even
stand without falling down. Nevertheless, it would be impossible to find his
muse and kiss her!
On the other side, Hubert was even more reckless as he rushed toward
Mackenzie.
He then reached out and embraced a woman in the dark.
To his surprise, the woman he hugged enthusiastically reciprocated. Huh?
This… doesn’t feel right, does it? This woman’s waist is three times
Mackenzie’s!
Poof!
In the darkness, the other person tightly held Hubert and even forced him
down to the ground.
F*ck! What the hell is going on?! What great strength this chubby body has!
After Hubert was pressed down on the floor, he immediately realized that this
was not Mackenzie; it was a chubby lady!
“Help! Help-”
Panicking as he started to suffocate, he started calling for help.
However, no one bothered to hold back while playing the game he
suggested.
The big woman then forcefully covered his mouth as she felt extremely
triumphant!
Indeed, opportunities are reserved for those who were prepared!
She had been watching Hubert closely. Guessing that he wanted to
approach Mackenzie, she pushed everyone away when the game started
and waited for Hubert to fall into her trap.
She had been secretly in love with this Casanova for a long time. Will I have a
chance to marry into a wealthy family after tonight?
The thought of it got her all psyched up!
Unlike Hubert, Jonathan was more cunning.
The lights might be off, but his phone worked just fine!
He glanced around and finally spotted Claudette.
Oh no! I knew she would be surrounded by men!
To prevent his muse from being snatched by someone else, Jonathan
quickly turned off the flashlight on his phone and rushed toward the spot
where Claudette had been standing.
Yes! I have been waiting for this day for too long! My dream is finally about to
come true!
He disregarded everything and kissed his goddess. Even though her lips
weren’t as sweet as he had imagined, he still savored the kiss.
It was only when she forcefully shoved him away that Jonathan realized
something was wrong. Wow, she has quite the strength! Can I still call her my
goddess even though she is so strong?
Jonathan tightly held onto her again, and this time, his hands wandered all
over her body. It was then that he realized something was wrong.
Are these pants? She is wearing a soft dress tonight, right?
He finally knew what was going on when he continued to caress her.
The person in front of him had pectorals harder than his own. The “woman”
was clearly a man…
Jonathan didn’t want to live anymore all of a sudden.
The lights came back on then, which meant that the game was over.
The scene seemed frozen in time, as some people were joyful while others
were crestfallen.
Since the game was organized by Hubert, he had a few lackeys to assist him.
These followers of his were all cooperating with him in pursuing Mackenzie.
They thought that Hubert had already achieved his dream and kissed his
goddess, but now that the lights were on, they were all shocked to their core
when they saw the situation before them.
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“Wow, this is so exciting…” someone exclaimed after the lights were turned on.
Upon seeing Mackenzie being carried away like a bride by Emmanuel,
Hubert’s two cronies were dumbfounded!
If Ms. Quillen is being carried away by another man, then who did Mr. Verkade
take with him?
Their eyes nearly popped out upon closer look.
OH,NONONO!!
Oh no! Mr. Verkade is kissing a random chubby woman!
wwwww
Heavens, how is Mr. Verkade supposed to live if this gets out? How can he
continue being the prince of romance?
Jonathan wasn’t so lucky himself. With how he was pinned down on the floor
by a man, one could only imagine what they had gone through.
Except for the couples who were already together, like Jaxton and Roselynn,
the other single men and women had gone wild in the darkness!
Some of them succeeded in kissing the women they liked, but the majority
didn’t get anything out of this game. What self–respecting woman would
allow a man to kiss her so casually in a game, anyway?
As Claudette watched the chaotic scene unfold before her, a myriad of
emotions appeared on her face.
Mackenzie finally felt a sense of lingering fear then Why did I attend this
event even though I knew it was a trap Hubert set?
I’m glad I made the right bet!
In the midst of the chaos in the darkness, it was precisely that familiar figure
who embraced her when she was knocked down!
Now that the lights were on, Emmanuel’s distinct profile with a resolute
expression came into view, making her excited and amused for some reason.
However, that icy expression on his face remained unchanged.
Emmanuel lowered his head and breathed, “Ms. Quillen, are you okay?”
When he heard the rules of the game, he knew that Hubert was targeting his
wife.
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There was no way the mighty Wolf Warrior would allow others to get close to
his wife!
His agility was a hundredfold that of the people present, so when the lights
went off, he quickly made his way to Mackenzie’s side and carried her away.
Of course, none of the men there knew. All of them even went mad trying to
take advantage of Mackenzie!
At this moment, all eyes were focused on Mackenzie and Emmanuel as the
entire venue fell silent.
The Icy Female CEO Of Yeringham was actually carried like a bride by a man
in public. This would undoubtedly make the headline of the year!
Countless men in Yeringham would be heartbroken if they knew about this!
Mackenzie’s cold gaze swept across the room, and when she saw Claudette,
the corners of her lips curved up slightly Into a victorious smirk.
It was as if she was saying, “You’ve lost again, Ms. Lenoir.”
Mackenzie was an ambitious woman who could only feel such pride after
defeating formidable opponents!
Not only that, she wasn’t the obedient type like Claudette. She had a “bad”
side to her–after defeating her opponents, she enjoyed completely crushing
them.
And so, she initiated a kiss with Emmanuel the next moment.
Even though it was just a fleeting kiss, it was enough to deliver a devastating
blow to the hearts of everyone present!
“No!”
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The first one to lose control was Hubert who screamed in despair.
Everyone even thought they could hear the sound of his heart breaking.
It was a loud and resounding crash that echoed through the air!
Claudette stood there shell–shocked. She couldn’t utter a single word.
Roselynn, having witnessed this scene, didn’t know whether to laugh or feel
sorry for her boss.
Claudette might be a brilliant person, but that didn’t change the fact that
Emmanuel’s wife was the young lady of the Quillen family.
Roselynn could only helplessly watch. If Ms. Lenoir doesn’t give up on
Emmanuel, she will only end up like a moth to a flame.
However, Mackenzie pushed Emmanuel away after kissing him and hissed in
an icy voice, “Get lost!”
Emmanuel was left stunned.
can never truly understand what this icy princess is thinking!
One moment she is initiating the kiss, and the next she is treating me like I
am her enemy. What exactly does she want?
Nevertheless, he swiftly followed Mackenzie out of the hall.
Claudette was on the verge of tears after watching what happened.
She felt a tightness in her chest, and the tip of her nose burned.
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Was this how heartbreak felt like?
It was horrible. It felt like her heart was tearing apart.
She wanted to give up.
However, she refused to admit defeat when she recalled how Mackenzie
tried to provoke her just moments ago.
As the princess of the Lenoir family, she couldn’t afford to lose!
“Ms. Lenoir!” Roselynn quickly walked over to console her. “Are you alright?”
Claudette forced a smile and replied, “Roselynn, I… I’m fine.”
Still, Roselynn went to her and gave her a gentle embrace.
Jaxton could only watch this scene from behind his wife. He had accepted
the fact that she had surpassed him in status.
“Roselynn, I don’t feel so good. Please excuse me!”
Claudette hurriedly left then.
She was afraid that her tears would start flowing if she walked too slowly, and
everyone would know that she had her heart broken.
Watching the back of her best friend and employer, Roselynn let out a sigh
before quickly calling her younger brother.
While his wife was undoubtedly important, he couldn’t completely disregard
her boss‘ feelings!
“How about you have a chat with Ms. Lenoir, Manny?”
Roselynn knew that a single word from Emmanuel would speak volumes
more than anything she could say.
“Oh, okay!”
Emmanuel had already caught up to Mackenzie at the door of the hotel room
now.
Unfortunately, the ice–cold woman had already closed the door.
Right when he was hesitating whether to knock, his older sister informed him
that Claudette was in a bad mood. Thus, he decided to check on Claudette
first!
Although he would never develop feelings for any woman outside of his
marriage, he had long regarded Claudette as a good friend and couldn’t just
ignore her.
“Why hasn’t that idiot knocked yet?”
As Mackenzie waited for Emmanuel to knock on the door inside the room, she
felt her heart beat faster for no reason.
She felt like a princess being chased out of the castle by a prince!
As long as Emmanuel knocked, she would let that fool inside.
However, Emmanuel didn’t knock. Instead, he turned around and ran out of
the hotel, only to find Claudette by the water fountain at the hotel entrance,
lost in her thoughts.
Claudette was gazing at her reflection in the water, quietly wiping away her
tears.
She couldn’t help feeling a little lost since this was her first heartbreak.
Throughout her life, she had never lacked suitors due to her beauty and
wealth. She was always the center of attention.
That was why she never thought that there would come a day when she
would have to pursue a man.
Even more unexpectedly, she couldn’t win him over, and she turned out to
have an incredibly powerful rival who defeated and even taunted her
afterward!
She didn’t know what to do next!
Emmanuel watched Claudette’s trembling figure and let out a sigh.
He always dreaded tears on a woman’s face. Slowly, he approached
Claudette and handed her a napkin.
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“Don’t cry, Ms. Lenoir. Even if you’re beautiful, you’ll look like a ghost with tears.
running down your face.” Emmanuel forced a joke in a stiff voice.
Upon hearing the voice, Claudette jumped slightly and realized it was the
man who had hurt her the most. She couldn’t control her anger as she
clenched her small fists and hammered them against his sturdy chest.
Emmanuel, you fool! How could you be such an idiot?
You’re not playing by the rules! I was the one who knew you first!
Despite cursing all that, she couldn’t utter a word. She only continued to
pound on Emmanuel as if he were her enemy!
Claudette, who had never hit anyone before, realized how liberating it felt to
throw punches. The heaviness in her heart seemed to dissipate with each
blow.
Emmanuel also never expected the princess of the Lenoir family to be so
heavy–handed.
Nevertheless, he stood still and let her vent her frustration.
Unbeknownst to them, Mackenzie was quietly watching everything from the
window of her hotel room, clenching her teeth with anger.
The pride she had felt from defeating Claudette vanished in the snap of a
finger.
“Emmanuel, you jerk…”
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“Ms. Lenoir, are you feeling better?” Emmanuel lowered his head and looked
into Claudette’s eyes after she was tired from hitting him.
After hearing this, her teary eyes glistened with an array of emotions. I
genuinely enjoy spending time with him, especially after I have just pounced
on him, as it brought me joy that no other man could. Additionally, there is
something exceptional about this man, but why does he have a wife?
“Alright, Ms. Lenoir. It’s late. We should go back and sleep-” Seeing Claudette
suddenly lift her head to look at him, Emmanuel quickly added, “Um… I mean,
we’ll drift off to sleep at the same time but in different rooms.”
Pfft! She couldn’t help but be humored by this strait–laced guy! As soon as
her laughter subsided, she was overcome with sadness.
“Which b*stard dares to bully my princess?!”
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out, and a strong wind gust swept through the
area around the pond. The wind even blew directly at Emmanuel!
At that moment, a person who possessed martial arts skills approached
them.
An ambush? How dishonorable! Emmanuel swiftly stepped aside, dodging
the attacker’s strike. As expected, it is that brawny guy again!
Since Quintus had failed to land a blow on him, he wanted to continue
ambushing him. Initially, Quintus wished to have a duel with Emmanuel
because of Mackenzie. However, after being stood up twice and seeing
Emmanuel make his little sister cry, he decided to use any means necessary
to attack Emmanuel! What honor do young people uphold anyway? I just
have to go ahead and teach him a lesson on behalf of my sister!
Unexpectedly, Claudette extended her arms and shielded Emmanuel, yelling,
“Quintus, stop!”
Her brother’s heart was broken when he saw this! Sons are indeed way better
than daughters! Why is she standing on Emmanuel’s side and making me
the bad guy?!
“Quintus, you are resorting to ambushes?” Once Emmanuel regained his
footing, he calmly struck up a conversation with him. He could sense that
Quintus wasn’t going all out despite wanting to teach him a lesson, which
was why they could have a conversation.
“Of course, as a member of the Lenoir family’s army, I am skilled in all types of
martial arts. I’ll let you experience what I’m capable of today!” While saying
this, Quintus took out a pair of nunchaku and started swinging them around.
After finishing his moves, he even let out a shout like he was some famous
martial artist. Although it was a cool set of actions, it became somewhat
comical due to his excessive force!
“Honestly, I don’t think nunchaku suits you.” Emmanuel solemnly voiced his
opinion after he watched the whole thing.
On the other hand, Claudette also found the situation funny. Just what is my
brother and Emmanuel’s relationship? They don’t seem like enemies, yet they
aren’t exactly friends!
“Really? What weapon should I use to look cool, then?” Quintus couldn’t help
but believe Emmanuel’s words.
“Um, you shouldn’t ask me whether or not you look cool,” Emmanuel replied
hesitantly because he was never an expert in this area.
“Then, who should I ask?”
“Of course, it’s better to ask for a lady’s opinion!” Emmanuel pointed at
Claudette as he gave sensible advice. “Everyone knows that Ms. Lenoir is the
goddess of Yeringham. If you want to know if you’re cool, you should ask her!”
“Haha! That makes sense!” Quintus enjoyed conversing with Emmanuel
because he knew Emmanuel spoke logically and was sincere.
After hearing their conversation, she pulled her eyebrows together into a
small frown. Didn’t my brother come here to beat up Emmanuel? How did the
situation suddenly change? The topic even shifted after they had a brief
conversation! Could it be… Emmanuel is smarter than my brother?
“Tell me then, Claudia. What weapon should I use to beat up Emmanuel while
Tooking handsome?” Quintus had always adored his sister, and the gentle
tone in which he spoke to her made him appear to be a different person.
“Quintus, do you want me to tell the truth?”
“Of course! Why would anyone want to hear lies?”
“Okay… Honestly, I don’t think… Your appearance has nothing to do with the
word ‘handsome,” Claudette sincerely answered Quintus‘ question.
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Seeing his sister’s sincere expression, he couldn’t help thinking this was too
big a blow for him! My dear sister, how could you hurt your brother’s feelings
like this? Couldn’t you have been more indirect about it and said that my
good looks aren’t easy for the naked eye?
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Pfft! This time, it was Emmanuel who couldn’t help laughing and making fun
of Quintus. He thought Quintus‘ current expression would definitely ward off
bad luck if he captured it and hung the photo on the wall.
“Emmanuel, let’s go!” Claudette hurriedly took his hand and led him into the
hotel. She was the last person who wanted Emmanuel and her brother to
fight. Regardless of who would get hurt, she didn’t want to see it. That’s why
she didn’t invite her brother to this event. Who would have thought he would
actually chase after them here!
“Claudette, how could you be so straightforward with your words? Your
brother could be hurt by what you said just now!” he reminded her as they
walked along the path.
“Still, I’m not good at lying. My brother isn’t handsome!”
Emmanuel remained silent, but he appeared to have discovered a new side
of Claudette. It turns out that this gentle beauty has a sharp tongue!
As they trotted back to the hotel, he discreetly let go of her hand.
She eventually snapped back to reality from her happiness then. Right… My
relationship with him can only go so far. After all, he is Mackenzie’s lawful
husband!
“Ms. Lenoir, let’s go back and rest. Remember, you can always talk to me if
you’re feeling down. We’re good friends!” After Emmanuel said that, he slowly
walked back to his room.
Watching his retreating back and recalling how it felt to be with him,
Claudette pursed her cherry lips. I will always be waiting for you, Emmanuel. I
believe that you and Mackenzie will get divorced sooner or later… I am the
woman who is most suitable for you…
On the other hand, Hubert vigorously brushed his teeth after he returned to
his hotel room. He had already chased the chubby woman who kissed him
away. Unbelievable! Not only was she unattractive, but she dared to kiss
people as she liked after eating garlic! Did she have no virtue? Did she have
no respect for others?
His original intention was to publicly kiss Mackenzie and observe how things
progressed, but who could have predicted that he would end up kissing a
large woman and Emmanuel would take Mackenzie away!
What’s even more infuriating is that Mackenzie kissed Emmanuel in front of
everyone! What does that imply? Does it mean that the country bumpkin is
Mackenzie’s type?! This is absurd! Unbelievable! Suddenly, Hubert felt like he
was on the verge of losing his mind. I need to kill Emmanuel! I will only have
my chance when he is dead! His gaze soon grew increasingly sinister. It
seems that Laura’s plan didn’t work. Now, it is time to execute Gautier’s Plan B.
Then, he roared, “Mackenzie, it’s your fault for being blind and hurting me!
Don’t blame me for doing this the cold–blooded way! I won’t let anyone have
what I can’t have!”
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The rays of morning sunshine were extremely beautiful the next morning. As
the sun rose slowly and a gentle breeze blew, the Flower Mountain bloomed
with various colorfully enchanting flowers that captivated people’s hearts.
Following the organizational procedure, both men and women on vacation
awoke early to take in the breathtaking scenery in groups.
Nonetheless, Emmanuel did not pass up the opportunity and invited
Mackenzie.
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However, the icy woman unexpectedly resumed her icy demeanor that day
and replied coldly, “I’m not free! Go and coax your little Ms. Lenoir!” Bang! After
saying this, she angrily slammed the door shut.
Emmanuel felt ashamed and bewildered because he couldn’t figure out
what he had done wrong this time to make Mackenzie angry. She is so damn
moody! “Never mind, don’t go if you don’t want to!” However, he had no idea
why his wife was angry again. Why is she pointing the finger at me now when
she was the one who kissed me last night?
“Emmanuel, is Ms. Quillen not going out today?” Claudette had just exited the
room when she witnessed the occurrence and hurriedly approached him.
“Don’t worry about her. She has no sense of unity. Let’s go!” After Emmanuel
said that, he hurried downstairs.
She was ecstatic to hear this, but she could tell that he had only said this
because he was upset with Mackenzie and that she was just his back–burner
girl. Luckily, she had her mind in the right place. It is just like what Aunt Laura
had said. So, what if I’m just his second choice? All that matters is that I still
have a chance to be his main girl!
Afterward, they went downstairs and gathered outside the hotel entrance
together.
In the meantime, Roselynn was momentarily stunned upon seeing the duo.
The boss actually replaced Mackenzie today? This is dangerous! Although
she and Claudette had a good relationship, she knew Mackenzie was her younger brother’s wife, so she still understood the overall situation well. If my
brother and Claudette continue to be like this, there’s a chance that his
marriage will fall apart! Yet, it was inconvenient for Roselynn to intervene
because she was an outsider and could only choose to close one eye and
trust that her brother knew what he was doing.
On the other hand, Hubert was also slightly surprised to see that Mackenzie
didn’t attend the event today. Never mind. It’s her choice whether she wants
to come. After all, I’ve won as long as I can eliminate Emmanuel.
Afterward, the group set off together to embark on the day’s journey. They
took the cable car and enjoyed the sight of flowers covering the mountains
and fields. Soon, they arrived at the most famous bungee jumping cliff in
Flower Mountain. Two people were tied to a rope before they jumped from
the platform together, which left them feeling like they were flying in a
paradise full of flowers. It was both exhilarating and romantic!
Meanwhile, Claudette had heard that many couples settled down after
bungee jumping at this place.
Additionally, many couples confirmed their relationships as boyfriends and
girlfriends after experiencing bungee jumping together. Hence, bungee
jumping on Flower Mountain was known as ‘Jumping into Love‘!.
At that moment, Jaxton and Roselynn took the lead and jumped first. No one
knew if their screams echoed from the valley below were from fear or
excitement! Anyhow, even those who were just watching were exhilarated.
“Ms. Lenoir, since we’re here, why don’t we give it a go?” Jonathan was still
persistent as he tried to invite Claudette.
“No, I’m scared!” She cut to the chase with her reply as she felt irritated at the
sight of him.
On the other hand, he was not a fool and could tell her response was cold, as
her eyes never left Emmanuel. Emmanuel must die before I stand a chance,
but this man has nine lives! Due to his dissatisfaction and persistence, he
tactlessly announced for everyone to hear, “Ms. Lenoir, you don’t need to be
afraid! Come and have fun with me. I will protect you with my life!”
Nonetheless, Jonathan’s sincere confession only brought forth a disdainful
smile from Claudette. “In that case, I wouldn’t want to join you. I don’t want to
owe you my life!” After saying this, she walked away.
In response, he felt humiliated, and his gaze turned murderous as his love for
her turned into hatred.
At this moment, Hubert happened to walk past behind him when he saw
what happened. He approached Jonathan and gently patted his shoulder,
whispering, “Don’t rush. You will get your chance when Emmanuel dies today!”
Jonathan trembled upon hearing this, as he had not anticipated his cousin to
have such a plan up his sleeve. If that’s the case, I have to cooperate!
Meanwhile, it didn’t take long before Roselynn and Jaxton returned. When
everyone heard how exciting the experience was, they became eager to try
bungee jumping for themselves.
“Ms. Lenoir, you are one of the organizers. So, you’ll need to take the lead!”
“That’s right! Ms. Lenoir, why don’t you give it a try for once?”
“For those in favor, raise your hand!”
Someone suddenly cheered Claudette on.
She had also guessed that it was the intentional provocation of the Verkade
cousins, but she still refused with a bitter expression. “No! I’m scared!”
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However, all these people came with a mission, and they wouldn’t give up as
long as Claudette decided to not go bungee jumping.
“The organizer herself doesn’t even want to participate in the game. How
irresponsible!”
“They are not even being sporting. Let’s just leave!”
Feeling cornered, she didn’t know how to de–escalate the situation.
When Jonathan noticed that the time was about right, he appeared again
with a smile hanging on his lips. “That’s right, Ms. Lenoir! It’s better to not make
the people angry, eh? So, why not give it a try? I will definitely protect you.”
The rest of the group quickly applauded and cheered.
“Alright then, I’ll give it a go.” Claudette finally agreed.
At her words, the crowd erupted in cheers!
Nonetheless, Jonathan was equally ecstatic because he knew that Hubert
had played a role in convincing Claudette to go bungee jumping with him.
Will Ms. Lenoir fall in love with me after our bungee jump, and she eventually
marries me and becomes a Verkades in–law? The thought alone got him
quite excited.
However…
“Emmanuel, can you accompany me? I’m scared!”
Jonathan turned stiff when she said those words. He had already extended
his hand, but now she was choosing someone else to jump with. This is so
damn embarrassing!
However, Emmanuel found his expression amusing. He didn’t think much of
Jonathan because, in his mind, Jonathan was a sc*mbag who easily fell for
women. Hence, Emmanuel reluctantly nodded to help Claudette out of the
situation.
On the other hand, Hubert had a completely different expression. This was
the result he wanted. Goodbye, Emmanuel! I’ll take care of Mackenzie for you
after you’re gone. Hahaha!
While the two of them were getting their ropes tied, Hubert secretly called
Gautier. Hubert had arranged for everyone to come here for a fun outing
because the Verkades had shares of this scenic spot. Moreover, he could put
anything to happen with a word from Gautier.
“Are you both ready?”
Soon, the employees tied the rope for Emmanuel and Claudette and
confirmed with them.
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“Uh-huh…” She nervously nodded and hugged Emmanuel for dear life as she
pressed her delicate body against him. This is such an amazing feeling! As
she looked at his chiseled face, her eyes sparkled while it felt like a jolt of
electricity was coursing through her body. Every moment from now on will be
a precious memory for me!
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“What’s up? Are you very scared?” Emmanuel couldn’t help but lower his head
and ask Claudette when he felt how tightly she was holding onto her.
However, as she took in his expression, the color of her cheeks deepened to a
true red.
At this moment, he was also slightly embarrassed. Since learning that she
harbored romantic feelings for him, he could not maintain the same level of
composure with her as he had previously.
“Sir, Miss, enjoy the view of our flower paradise!” The employee wasted no
time, and as soon as the words were spoken, he let Emmanuel and Claudette
fall from the elevated platform.
She instantly felt that she was flying! Nevertheless, she was so frightened
that she had to close her eyes and bury her head in his chest, but the only
thing she could feel was the wind in her ears. Moreover, she was so excited
that she was close to suffocating!
“Ms. Lenoir, the flowers are beautiful. Why don’t you open your eyes and take
a look?” Not only was he relaxed, but he even stretched a hand to gently pat
her cheek.
At this moment, Claudette enjoyed the warmth of Emmanuel’s hand, which
gave her courage. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw the blossoming
landscape around them. “Whoa, it’s so beautiful!” She felt as if her heart could
burst with happiness now that the man she liked was in front of her and
surrounded by a sea of flowers. “Emmanuel!”
“Hmm? What’s up?”
“I choose you-” She had no idea why, but she became so ecstatic that she
could not help but confess to him aloud.
Unfortunately, the wind was so strong that Emmanuel could not hear
Claudette’s words clearly, as her pronunciation was slightly off. “Huh? Choose
me? Choose me for what?” he asked loudly.
Nonetheless, she was on the verge of exploding with rage, but her heart was
beating erratically. After a while, she closed her eyes and quietly enjoyed the
moment since she was no longer trembling. She swore she would never
forget this moment since this was the golden moment she shared with him.
On the other hand, the scene of Claudette and Emmanuel in such a tight
embrace left those on the cliff in envy!
The mountain lived up to its moniker, as anyone who jumped off its cliffs
would undoubtedly find true love.
Suddenly, they heard a crisp cracking sound. Crack! Bam! The rope snapped!
“Ah-” The woman who saw it let out a blood–curdling scream.
The initially beautiful and harmonious scene abruptly transformed into a set
from a horror film!
“Manny! Ms. Lenoir!” Roselynn hurried to the edge of the cliff in a panic as
Claudette and Emmanuel, her younger brother and best friend, respectively,
were in the midst of a bungee jump. She couldn’t let anything happen to
them!
Seeing this, Jaxton held onto his wife tightly out of concern that she might fall
off the cliff due to her agitation.
While Hubert watched the freefalling man and woman with a sinister grin,
Jonathan’s emotions were all over the place. At that moment, Jonathan felt
like he had killed his enemy with his own hands. Still, he couldn’t bear seeing
Claudette falling to her death. This is Emmanuel’s fault. It’s also her fault for
being blind. They both deserve their ends! There is no one else to blame but
them! He was well aware that there was a strong current in the river below,
so even if they were lucky to avoid smashing their head on the rocks, they
would still be swept away and drowned to their deaths!
When the bungee cord finally stopped bouncing, she realized the safety
harness had snapped! Don’t tell me both Emmanuel and I will meet our ends
here!
However, Emmanuel quickly cut the broken rope and comforted her loudly,
“Don’t be scared, Ms. Lenoir!”