A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO Chapter 381-390
Chapter 381
In such a situation, Claudette was still apologizing to Emmanuel.
“No, I will protect you. I promise!” Emmanuel quickly reassured her, but he had
to temporarily leave her on the ground.
He needed to find a way to divert the enemy’s attention to ensure
Claudette’s safety.
He had to put other matters temporarily aside.
Claudette looked at Emmanuel’s face and felt his current tension. Instead of
being afraid, she tried to comfort Emmanuel, “Emmanuel, you will definitely
win!”
Emmanuel lowered his head and met her gaze, nodding solemnly.
Then, he picked up a stone from the ground and threw it into the distance.
Bang!
As soon as the stone hit the ground, it caught the enemy’s attention. Bullets
started raining down on that area one after another!
Not only that but bombs also dropped from above, turning the surroundings
of that stone into a chaotic mess!
“That guy’s firepower is too much. Looks like he didn’t underestimate me,”
Emmanuel said with a bitter smile, reminiscing about the feeling of being on
the brink of life and death, which was a sensation he hadn’t experienced for a
long time.
He was no longer the same Wolf Warrior from the past. Now unarmed and
with a wounded person to take care of, how would he find the confidence to
fight back and kill the enemy?
They were practically trapped. Unable to move even an inch, they were filled
with a sense of impending doom.
At that moment, Claudette seemed to understand his thoughts. She
suddenly spoke weakly. “Emmanuel, you are not alone, are you? Don’t you still
have me?”
Emmanuel was momentarily taken aback. He knew Claudette wasn’t joking.
What is she planning to do?
“Ms. Lenoir, what do you want to do? Please don’t do anything reckless!”
Emmanuel quickly looked at Claudette, fearing that she might make an
impulsive decision.
“Seeing you so worried about me, I feel that I’m worth something!” Claudette
smiled softly, gently pushing Emmanuel away. “If I can distract the enemy for
you, you’ll have a chance to escape or even counterattack, won’t you?”
“Claudette, what are you thinking? Do you want to go out as bait? No,
absolutely not! Magnus may not be here, and if you reveal yourself, you
might be mistaken for the enemy and get killed!” Emmanuel hurriedly held
her, not allowing her to do anything foolish.
“You’re the person I love. How can I let you fail because of me?” Claudette
said as she struggled to get up from the ground. Half–kneeling, she held
Emmanuel’s determined face in her hands. “Emmanuel, for the last time, let
me help you complete this magnificent turnaround!”
Her breath was gentle as it brushed against Emmanuel’s face.
Emmanuel desperately shook his head, his eyes indicating that she shouldn’t
do anything reckless.
“Magnus, I know you can hear me! I know you’re still here!” Claudette
suddenly called out.
At the same time, their surroundings were already hit by sniper rifle shots,
and soil flew everywhere. If luck wasn’t on their side, they would already be
lifeless bodies!
However, Claudette wasn’t afraid. She continued to shout loudly, “Magnus,
even if you kill me, it only proves that you’re a failure! I will never like you, not
even in death!”
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After her words, the bullets indeed stopped; the bombs didn’t continue to rain
down either.
Emmanuel was slightly surprised and started to appreciate Claudette more.
He had always thought that she lacked wisdom compared to Mackenzie, but
now he realized that she was not inferior to Mackenzie in terms of intelligence
and courage.
Claudette knew that Magnus was an extremely proud man. He desired not
only her beauty but also a status–a title he had set for himself. Her title as a
princess was not something she was born with but rather came about after
Magnus proclaimed himself her knight.
After all, what else could a woman protected by one of Zovince’s top four
men be if not a princess?
There was a saying that went, ‘What you can’t have will always stir your
desire.‘
Claudette’s deliberate rejection of Magnus now ignited his desire to conquer
her, making it impossible for him to bear killing her.
With the bullets no longer firing and the bombs no longer dropping, that was
the best proof!
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Claudette knew that she had won the first step. Disregarding Emmanuel, she
insisted on standing up.
She stumbled forward, walking alone step by step toward a higher place.
Her figure was thin, and her shadow cast by the pale moonlight was like a
flickering candle flame. It made Emmanuel’s heart ache.
“Didn’t expect this, did you? It’s just me here. There’s no Mackenzie and no
Emmanuel. They have already left!”
Claudette smirked triumphantly. “I covered their escape. I’m willing to do
anything for him. There’s no one here, so if you have the guts, kill me! Prove
that you’re a failure!”
She guessed right again!
After her words, the area above the hillside soon lit up with spotlights.
Under the lights, Magnus appeared expressionless in front of Claudette’s
eyes.
Behind him was a man wearing a black leather jacket with a strong chest. He
had a camouflage shirt on, and he was also wearing a pair of peculiar
glasses with a hint of wickedness at the corners of his mouth!
His name was Casper. He was once the number one explosives expert in the
Northern Region, and also extremely skilled in sniping. In fact, he was a rare
genius!
“Where is Emmanuel hiding?”
Magnus didn’t believe Claudette’s words at all. His gaze was still searching in
the dark.
Since he had revealed himself, he must kill his love rival!
He was the person who understood Claudette the most and also the person
Claudette understood the most. His proud ego couldn’t accept another
failure!
“I already told you; he’s gone!”
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Claudette intentionally curved her lips in contempt. “Magnus, you are a
failure. You are far inferior to Emmanuel! Unless you kill me now, everyone will
eventually know that you lost to Emmanuel. You failed miserably on both the
battlefield and in love! You hired a martial arts master to challenge him
openly, as well as a professional sniper to ambush him in the dark, but you
couldn’t even hurt him in the slightest. You’re a complete loser!”
Her words were like sharp knives, piercing Magnus‘ heart.
Claudette aimed to disturb Magnus‘ state of mind, distract his attention, and
create an opportunity for Emmanuel to escape.
“No, he didn’t leave!”
Magnus‘ face turned dark, but he quickly recovered and confidently said,
“Claudette, have you forgotten that I know you better than anyone? If
Emmanuel had really left, you wouldn’t be standing here talking to me alone.”
Claudette’s smile gradually disappeared, and she sighed helplessly. Although
she didn’t want to admit it, this man in front of her indeed understood her
very well!
“Emmanuel, come out! Otherwise, I will kill her!”
Magnus even personally picked up a sniper rifle and aimed it at Claudette.
“Mr. Magnus-”
The bodyguards behind him were shocked.
He had gone mad!
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Indeed, only a madman could come up with such a plan. He was threatening
his rival by pointing a gun at the woman he loved!
Although Casper considered himself a madman who had severed all ties
with his family, he felt inferior to Magnus‘ actions. At the very least, he would
never harm the person he loved!
Claudette stared blankly for a moment before laughing.
Her laughter was filled with contempt and fearlessness.
“You are truly an idiot! I don’t believe you will really kill me. Weren’t you the
one who claimed to protect me for a lifetime? Is this how you do that?”
Yesterday, he was guarding her like a stalwart on the pedestrian street, but
today, he was willing to kill her to threaten someone else. The contrast was
truly unbelievable!
Click.
Magnus didn’t respond to Claudette’s words. He silently loaded the bullets.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.
The air was heavy and suffocating.
Magnus‘ eyes turned bloodshot and filled with killing intent.
The surroundings remained silent.
Bang!
A gunshot shattered the silence of the night.
Claudette trembled slightly in fear. She didn’t expect Magnus to actually
shoot at her, even though he didn’t hit her!
Magnus was skilled in marksmanship. At such a close range, he intentionally
missed.
Claudette knew she was right. The more she taunted him and the more she
provoked him, the more he couldn’t bear to let her die!
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If she died while Emmanuel was still alive, it would only prove that Magnus
was a complete loser!
At this moment, a stone flew through the darkness.
Magnus dodged to the side as a cold sweat broke out on his brow.
As a knight of Claudette, he naturally had good skills, but if the person who
threw the stone wasn’t too far away from him, his life might have already
been taken.
Thump!
Unfortunately, one of Magnus‘ bodyguards behind him was unlucky. The
stone hit him and immediately knocked him unconscious. It showed the
immense power of the stone!
“Someone is assassinating Mr. Magnus!”
“Protect Mr. Magnus!”
The other bodyguards behind him panicked and rushed to protect Magnus.
The situation was dangerous since the enemy was hidden in the dark while
they were exposed in the light. Moreover, their opponent was an extremely
skilled master.
Casper’s sniper rifle quickly scanned the surroundings as Casper himself
grew tense.
No one understood better than him how terrifying the person hiding in the
darkness was. That guy, Wolf Warrior, had once single–handedly wiped out
an entire gang of opponents in his prime!
He was a legendary figure in the Northern Region!
After Magnus retreated to a safe position, he smiled.
He looked at Claudette and said, “Princess Claudette, it seems that the
ultimate winner is still me. Tonight, Emmanuel will die!”
“No, it will be you who loses!”
Claudette remained resolute.
Magnus didn’t continue arguing with Claudette for the moment. Suddenly, he
turned his head to the side, and another stone whizzed past his ear.
Thump!
The stone hit the ground behind him, spraying up a pile of debris, indicating
its tremendous force!
Emmanuel, hidden in the darkness, was secretly amazed by Magnus. This
young man’s martial arts skills were indeed quite strong. It wouldn’t be an
exaggeration to say that he was both skilled in academics and martial arts!
In the next moment, Emmanuel quickly retreated from his hiding spot. With
eight years of experience as a war veteran, he knew very well that his failed
ambush had exposed his precise location. If he didn’t quickly hide again, his
life would be in danger!
As expected, as soon as he rolled from the bushes to another spot, the
previous location was hit by continuous shots.
Not only that, a hand grenade accurately landed where he had just been.
Indeed, Casper was the number one explosives expert in the Northern Region.
His skills were truly remarkable!
Emmanuel had mixed feelings. If possible, he really didn’t want to be enemies
with people like Casper and Magnus.
After the explosion, firearm noises pierced the night.
Now, Magnus‘ smile became more confident.
In contrast, Claudette’s expression grew increasingly worried!
“Princess Claudette, you are an almost perfect woman, except for your poor
judgment! I really can’t understand what you see in Emmanuel. What exactly
about me can’t compare to him?” Magnus asked seriously.
Claudette responded with a faint smile. “I’ve never thought that I’m perfect,
but my judgment is definitely not wrong. Emmanuel is indeed much better
than you!”
Magnus also smiled calmly and took out a pistol from his jacket, saying,
“Princess Claudette, you are mistaken. Dead people are not superior to the
living!”
After speaking, he fired three shots into the night.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
A figure swiftly dodged and evaded in the darkness until there was no more
movement.
“Emmanuel!”
Claudette’s face turned pale with fear. It seemed she had underestimated
Magnus!
Just when she was extremely worried, stones began flying one after another
in the dark.
Thud!
Thud!
Thud!
With each muffled sound, Magnus‘ bodyguards in front of him were knocked
down one after another.
Emmanuel finally emerged from the darkness, his eyes carrying the ferocity
of a wolf. He gritted his teeth as he said, “You are right, Magnus. On the
battlefield, the living will always be superior to the dead!”
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After Emmanuel emerged, only four people remained standing on the scene.
Magnus and Emmanuel locked eyes, and Magnus gradually revealed a
confident smile. “It seems that the two knights guarding Princess Claudette
must engage in a life–or–death duel tonight!”
Emmanuel remained silent, his eyes filled with determination.
He didn’t care if Magnus would harm Claudette, but he absolutely couldn’t
abandon her and escape alone.
A true Wolf Warrior from the Northern Region would never abandon a
comrade!
Except for one person.
That person was Casper. At that moment, he licked his lips. With a wicked
gaze, he walked step by step toward his former captain who was once the
leader of the Wolf Warrior Unit. He smiled ominously and said, “Captain
Emmanuel, it’s been three years, and your skills are still as legendary as ever.
But I never forgot what I said. In the final battle, I will defeat you! Now is the
moment!”
Both of them were exceptionally talented, and Casper had joined the
Northern Region a few months earlier than Emmanuel. If it weren’t for
Emmanuel, Casper would undoubtedly be the only successor to the veteran
commander captain of the Northern Territory.
In the end, the old commander chose to pass the torch to Emmanuel,
making Casper only a deputy captain. He was destined to never become the
leader!
Casper couldn’t accept it and was upset about it. He would rather destroy
the Wolf Warrior Unit than watch Emmanuel take the leadership position!
On the other hand, Emmanuel’s expression turned cold and his eyes filled
with flames as he stared at Casper.
He didn’t know what Casper’s intentions were, but he was determined to
avenge his fallen comrades with his own hands today!
“Haha. Emmanuel, why are you glaring at me like that? You know that your
gaze can’t kill me!”
Seeing Emmanuel’s gaze on him, Casper trembled slightly before laughing
aloud. “You exhausted a lot of energy fighting Mr. Quinn in the restaurant and
being pursued for such a long time. Your stamina must be almost depleted
by now. Even if I attack you barehanded, it will be more than enough!”
After speaking, Casper’s expression changed, and he clenched his teeth.
He believed that in this final battle, he would definitely defeat Emmanuel!
The title of the Northern Region Wolf Warrior was destined to be his!
“Claudette, Emmanuel will die soon.”
Magnus calmly said to Claudette, “Even if he can defeat the lackeys and
surpass Mr. Quinn, he won’t be able to surpass Casper. Besides, don’t forget
that his true opponent is actually me!”
Claudette bit her lip, not responding to Magnus.
She knew from the start that this was an unequal battle. Emmanuel was in a
very difficult situation, but she believed in her judgment. The man she chose
and the one she fell in love with wouldn’t be easily defeated!
At this moment, Casper’s fingers turned into steel claws as he agilely
pounced toward Emmanuel, resembling a wild wolf.
Amid a hair–raising tearing sound, Emmanuel hurriedly retreated. He was
only able to kick up dirt and sand to interrupt Casper’s pursuit!
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“Heh. Emmanuel, your combat skills are still as strong as ever!”
Casper also didn’t rush to kill Emmanuel.
This was his lifelong archenemy, someone who had suppressed him for
many years. He wanted to savor the feeling of slowly hunting down his
opponent.
-Emmanuel gritted his teeth in pain, looking down at the wound on his chest
torn open by Casper’s claws. Three streams of blood were flowing out from
the wound.
“Heh. You truly are a jackal of the Northern Region. Your claws are still as
sharp!”
Emmanuel forced a bitter smile.
He had long been aware of Casper’s strength, but little did he expect that
after three years, Casper’s power had not diminished but instead grown
stronger. Even without relying on firearms, it seemed likely that Casper’s
abilities surpassed those of Quinn.
Emmanuel had always been wary of Casper and had been on guard, fearing
that at any moment, Casper would plant a bomb on him.
After all, explosives were Casper’s specialty!
“Emmanuel, now do you realize how formidable I, Magnus, am? You’re just a
commoner. What makes you think you can compete with me for Princess
Claudette? In terms of wealth, power, and personal abilities, I, Magnus,
surpass you in every way. Everything about you is within my calculations. No
matter how powerful you are, killing you will be a piece of cake!”
Magnus slowly raised his pistol, aiming it at Emmanuel who was still fighting
Casper.
His enjoyment of the moment was not inferior to Casper’s.
Having loved Claudette for over a decade, there were only a few who dared
to compete with him, and many of Claudette’s admirers immediately
retreated after learning of his identity.
Only Emmanuel, who didn’t know his place, dared to take away his special
position of celebrating Claudette’s birthday with her alone. Emmanuel even
dared to confront him head–on.
Defeating and killing such a rival gave him a sense of pride as if he had won
a medieval knight’s duel.
Bang!
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Magnus aimed his gun at Emmanuel.
Having practiced marksmanship since childhood, he never missed a shot
after the age of ten. He believed he would soon witness the spectacle of
Emmanuel falling beneath a spray of blood. But in the next moment, his
whole body trembled, and his eyes widened!
Then, his expression became incredibly complex.
Shock, fear, heartache, and confusion all crossed his face, and finally, an
erupting fury!
Casper, witnessing this, also paused and stared wide–eyed in incredulity.
In that critical moment, Claudette suddenly ran out with her arms
outstretched right in front of Magnus as he fired at Emmanuel.
Magnus‘ shot had pierced through his beloved woman’s body.
Thud!
Claudette, with tears of blood in her eyes, gazed up at the starry sky. With a
smile, she then rigidly collapsed to the ground.
At that moment, the entire world froze.
The three men were left stunned and astonished, each with a more shocked
expression than the other.
On the other hand, Claudette’s expression starkly contrasted with theirs. Her
cherry–red lips carried a smile of contentment and tranquility.
Soon, her gaze finally settled on Emmanuel. Her smile was more piercing
than any bullet as it instantly penetrated his heart.
“Claudette!”
Emmanuel rushed toward her, disregarding everything, and tightly embraced
her.
The bullet had pierced through her body, and blood spattered all around.
How much pain was she enduring? Yet Claudette didn’t utter a single sound.
She lay quietly in Emmanuel’s embrace, gradually closing her eyes.
She felt satisfied and fulfilled.
“Ms. Lenoir! Pull yourself together! Ms. Lenoir! Claudette!”
Emmanuel’s voice grew more desperate, his eyes gradually turning
bloodshot as if a black whirlwind enveloped his entire being.
Casper panicked at this moment.
He knew well that Emmanuel had learned his martial arts from the Northern
Region’s veteran commander. In this state, it was likely that an eruption of
inner energy was happening within his body.
If this continued unchecked, the consequences could be dire!
“Go to hell!”
Casper had to take the initiative. He threw a specially crafted miniature
bomb directly at Emmanuel.
Snap!
Emmanuel swiftly slapped the bomb away, sending it flying dozens of
meters.
Boom!
The bomb exploded with flames soaring and debris falling like a dark rain in
front of the three men.
Emmanuel stood up, his gaze resembling that of the Grim Reaper.
Magnus‘ pupils dilated as he realized his own body was trembling.
Darn it!
He was actually afraid of the man before him! He was afraid of his enemy!
Meanwhile, sirens on the hillside grew louder and louder.
“Quick! Over there! Hurry up and save them!”
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Mackenzie sat in Homer’s police car, her emotions slightly out of control as
she gave orders.
“Understood!”
Homer nodded. His expression was calm, yet he was inwardly astonished!
In his mind, Mackenzie was the most reserved and coldest woman he had
ever known. Having known her for so many years, it was the first time he had
seen her in such a state of distress.
What kind of person had changed this ice queen?
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“Mr. Casper, I’m counting on you here!”
The police were about to arrive, and Magnus knew they couldn’t stay there
for long. After giving the order, he quickly withdrew.
“Hmph, you think you can escape? Not so fast!”
Emmanuel’s emotions were nearly uncontrollable. He used a stone as a
hidden weapon and flung it at Magnus‘ back like a bullet.
Nevertheless, Magnus seemed to have eyes on his back. He slithered away in
advance, evading the projectile.
Emmanuel was greatly surprised at that.
He felt that Magnus wasn’t like him who relied on his physical reactions and
an acute sense of life and death to evade attacks. Magnus seemed to make
preemptive judgments.
He had anticipated Emmanuel’s attack and moved away from his original
position just in time.
If that was the case, then this guy had taken deduction to the extreme and
had almost reached the level of reading minds.
In the next moment, Emmanuel’s attention returned to Casper.
Casper took out several miniature bombs and a sinister smile appeared on
his face.
“Emmanuel, farewell!”
He intended to throw the bomb at Claudette.
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With the police about to arrive, Casper knew it was unlikely for him to openly
defeat Emmanuel. Tonight, Emmanuel had luck on his side.
If he threw the bomb at Claudette, in addition to erasing any evidence, he
believed Emmanuel would certainly go to save Claudette’s body, so he
hoped for an unexpected gain.
In the next instant, his pupils instantly widened in disbelief.
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Just as Magnus had anticipated Emmanuel’s attack from behind, Emmanuel
had also predicted Casper’s move and rushed forward in advance.
Emmanuel didn’t possess Magnus‘ deductive ability. It was just that he
understood Casper too well and was familiar with Casper’s style of combat,
which allowed him to make preemptive judgments.
At this moment, Casper was unable to throw the bomb as Emmanuel had
already grabbed his wrist.
Casper wore a look of astonishment on his face.
There were only two choices before him now: either give up using the bomb
or go down together with Emmanuel.
Due to his momentary hesitation, Emmanuel had already knocked the
miniature bomb out of his hand.
Casper lost his choice and regained his focus, looking at Emmanuel with fear
in his eyes.
At this point, Emmanuel’s temples had already turned blood red, and his
blood was boiling while his veins were bulging.
Claudette’s sacrifice caused his emotions to churn like lava, making his body
burn with unparalleled heat.
In this moment, with his enemy before him and feeling the accumulation of
new and old grudges, his anger could no longer be restrained. It erupted like
a volcano.
“Gah!”
Emmanuel let out a beast–like roar and directly headbutted Casper.
Casper suddenly felt his head growing heavy and his heart momentarily
seizing up.
For an ordinary person, Emmanuel’s strike would have rendered them
powerless. But Casper was a seasoned warrior, having experienced
countless life-and–death battles. How could he be defeated with just one
blow?
He gritted his teeth while countering with a headbutt of his own against
Emmanuel’s head.
“Emmanuel! Die! All of you should die!“~
When warriors met, the victor was difficult to determine.
The force of the impact was mutual. Although generally, the person initiating
the headbutt would have the upper hand, after the collision, there would be a
momentary stiffness in their bodies.
Yet, to Casper’s surprise, Emmanuel didn’t hesitate after the impact. In the
face of Casper’s counterattack, Emmanuel roared angrily and once again
clashed head–on with the other party.
Boom!
The intense collision left Emmanuel’s mind blank.
Despite that, his determination hadn’t wavered. At this moment, only killing
could quell the fury burning inside him.
Boom!
Emmanuel fiercely headbutted Casper for the third time.
Crack.
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After this blow, Casper’s skull cracked with a loud sound.
Casper, the self–proclaimed North Region’s muscular warrior, had his head
shattered by someone!
A horrifying sight greeted everyone as a ghastly white bone emerged,
covered in splatters of blood and flesh.
However, it wasn’t over yet.
Emmanuel’s fourth headbutt came!
Casper’s head was struck again, causing red and white matter to splatter
everywhere, leaving his entire body completely limp.
Magnus, who had retreated a hundred meters away, suddenly turned
around and witnessed this scene, leaving him in shock and disbelief. Clearly,
he hadn’t predicted that Casper would end up like this in his fight against
Emmanuel!
Emmanuel continued his furious punches, his fists raining down like a storm
as he smashed Casper’s body like a pile of mud.
At this moment, Magnus saw Emmanuel engulfed in flames.
Emmanuel’s emotions had completely spiraled out of control. He didn’t care
whether Casper was dead or not; he continued to vent his anger.
It was this traitor who killed many of his comrades in the Wolf Warrior Unit,
ruined his future, and caused him great distress.
Moreover, it was because of him that Claudette died today!
Claudette was only 27 years old and in the prime of her life! How could she
die?
Emmanuel’s rage couldn’t be quelled. He grabbed Casper’s shattered head
and forcefully pressed it into the muddy ground, relentlessly pounding his fist
on it as if possessed.
It was only when Casper’s clothes were torn into rags, his bones shattered
into pieces, and his flesh and body oozed into the soil that Emmanuel’s
punches slowly eased.
Then, he dragged Casper away, moving him to a distance, and found a
bomb in his pocket before slowly returning to Claudette’s side.
Boom!
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As Emmanuel threw the bomb toward Casper’s corpse, the assassin who
excelled in explosives was ultimately destroyed by his own creation, leaving
almost no trace behind.
“Ms. Lenoir! Wake up!”
Only then did Emmanuel embrace Claudette’s lifeless body, shouting, “You
can’t die, do you hear me? Wake up!”
Tears streamed down his face, and he closed his eyes.
Claudette seemed to struggle to open her eyes. Mustering a smile for him,
she seemed to whisper, “Hey, Emmanuel, I told you. You won’t lose because
you have me!”
But when Emmanuel opened his eyes again, Claudette was still lying
peacefully in his arms and no longer breathing.
In the next moment, various illumination lights lit up around them.
“Hands up!” Homer pointed his gun at Emmanuel, loudly commanding.
In the next moment, Mackenzie hurriedly ran out from behind him and swiftly
approached Emmanuel.
Emmanuel tightly held Claudette, both of them covered in blood.
“E–Emmanuel, what happened to her?”
At this moment, the formidable CEO of the Terence Group spoke with a
trembling voice, her hostility toward Claudette completely gone.
Emmanuel raised his gaze.
For an instant, their eyes met, and even Mackenzie teared up.
She regretted her stubbornness!
All of these events were a chain reaction. If she hadn’t pushed Emmanuel
away, he wouldn’t have been with Claudette tonight.
Even if she had seen them both at the restaurant and even at the
warehouse, if she had ordered Emmanuel to come back to her side, maybe
Claudette wouldn’t have died before her eyes.
Emmanuel and Claudette had become like this because they were trying to
save her.
“Ms. Quillen, be careful!”
Homer quickly ran over and stood in front of Mackenzie, loudly instructing his
subordinates, “Take this man away and interrogate him!”
“You stay away!”
Mackenzie paid no attention to Homer’s concern, pushing him aside and
rushing toward Emmanuel.
Emmanuel glanced at her, his lips moving slightly, but in the end, he didn’t
say anything and followed the police as they left.
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Early the next morning, Lexi returned to work at Terence Group as usual.
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She had prepared various plans to deal with the bombing of the warehouse
and was ready to present them to Mackenzie.
However, as soon as she entered the CEO’s office, Mackenzie gave her an
order. “Lexi, put aside all your work today and find a way to bail Emmanuel out
of the police station for me!”
“Uh…”
Lexi was stunned, clearly unaware of what had happened after Mackenzie
left last night.
Once she realized it, she immediately responded, “Ms. Quillen, didn’t you drive
him away last night? Why are you so concerned about him now?”
In the next moment, Mackenzie shot a cold glint toward her.
Under the cold gaze, Lexi covered her cherry–red mouth and quickly stopped
teasing her boss, then changed her tone. “Ms. Quillen, I understand. Why is
Emmanuel in the police station?”
Mackenzie succinctly explained, “He killed the other person in self-defense
during the process of being attacked. According to the law, he is innocent,
but there are people meddling behind the scenes, so there may be some
complications to handle!”
“Alright, Ms. Quillen. I understand!”
Lexi nodded quickly and went to work. Handling such matters was her
expertise.
Mackenzie also trusted her abilities. The bombing of the warehouse had
caused many problems for her company. Now, with this incident, the Quillen
family and the Verkade Family had completely fallen out with each other.
Although the Verkade Family sounded intimidating as a top–tier wealthy
family in Zovince, this was Yeringham after all. Mackenzie wasn’t afraid of any
enemies.
In any case, she must clear Emmanuel’s name and make the Verkade Family
and Magnus give her an explanation!
“Mackenzie!”
While Mackenzie was overwhelmed with various matters, Terence and Alfred
barged into her office.
This time, even her mother, Felicity, alongside Beatrix and Sarah, trailed
behind.
Clearly, something significant had happened!
“Grandpa, what’s wrong?”
Mackenzie didn’t get up from her desk and raised her head slightly, frowning
as she asked.
“How did Claudette die? Because of this, the Lenoir Family has come after
me!”
Terence was an old man who had experienced countless problems in life. It
was impossible for ordinary people to pressure him, but Claudette’s father
was a powerful figure in Yeringham with the authority to mobilize troops.
If Claudette’s death was truly related to the Quillen family, General Lenoir
would undoubtedly confront them, and Terence would face great pressure!
In the face of Terence’s questioning, Mackenzie bit her lip and coldly
responded, “Grandpa, if the Lenoir family wants trouble over Claudette’s
death, they can come and find me.”
“Ah, you’re really driving me crazy!”
Seeing Mackenzie’s expression, Terence didn’t continue to press her.
Through his granddaughter’s gaze, he saw her complex emotions, which
made him feel a little sorry for her.
Beatrix also felt sorry for her sister. Mackenzie always carried everything on
-her shoulders, and she herself regretted not having enough ability to help her
sister more.
“Mackenzie, if this matter has nothing to do with you, just say it!”
Felicity spoke up, “You divorced Emmanuel. No matter what happened to
Claudette, as long as you announce that you have nothing to do with
Emmanuel, the Quillen family won’t be involved in this matter.”
“Shut up!”
Mackenzie interrupted with her icy gaze fixed on Felicity.
Felicity sensed her daughter’s unusual gaze. It was cold and angry, so even
though she was a bit displeased, she didn’t continue under Terence’s
presence.
“Grandpa, I will handle this matter. I won’t let anything happen to Emmanuel.
You can rest assured!”
When Mackenzie said those words, Terence did feel relieved.
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If she had realized this earlier, things wouldn’t have escalated to this point.
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However, Terence also knew that young people had to lose something before
they could understand its value. Although this trouble was significant, as long
as his granddaughter could bring his son–in–law back, it would be worth it.
“Well, whatever challenges you face, remember to tell me. As long as you
and Emmanuel are fine, everything else can be worked out.”
Terence said these words and turned around to leave.
Felicity had a strange expression. She was struggling to speak but ultimately
remained silent, and she left with a dark face.
Sarah finally walked over to Mackenzie with a smile and said, “Mackenzie, if
things become too hard for you, take some time to rest!”
Mackenzie looked at her with wariness. It was quite different from how she
treated Beatrix.
Sarah smiled again before turning away.
Beatrix approached Mackenzie and pouted. “Mackenzie, I know you have a
dislike for Sarah, but what she said is right. Don’t exhaust yourself. Take care
of yourself!”
“Fine. Since you’re saying the same, go help with the warehouse situation!”
After speaking, she stood up and left the office.
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Her mind was now focused on Emmanuel and Claudette. She had little
thought to spare for work. This state of mind was something she had never
experienced before. Her focus was difficult to maintain, and the image of
Emmanuel and Claudette driving down the mountain together kept playing
in her mind. She truly wanted to see Emmanuel now. Even though she had
hurt him so much, why did he come back to save her in the end? Why?
After leaving the company, Mackenzie drove alone to Emmanuel’s house.
Emmanuel had been taken to the police station, and she was worried that
Alessandra hadn’t heard the news yet. She needed to console Alessandra
and prevent her from the news getting dumped on her out of the blue.
At this moment, Alessandra was indeed feeling anxious at home. She had
been trying to contact her son since last night but received no response. She
had no idea where he had gone, especially after Terence had called her last
night, saying he would find a way for Emmanuel and Mackenzie to reconcile.
Why is there suddenly no news?
“Could it be that the reconciliation with Mackenzie failed, and he’s feeling
upset?” Alessandra muttered to herself.
The next moment, she heard someone knocking on the door and
immediately perked up.
“He’s here!” Alessandra eagerly opened the door, thinking it would be her son,
but to her surprise, it was a woman.
“Mom!”
Standing outside the door was Abellyn, who agitatedly called out.
“Oh, it’s you!”
Alessandra didn’t know how to respond at first. Although Abellyn had called
her “Mom” before, Abellyn had never been this agitated.
“Mom, you have to help me!” Abellyn rushed forward and tightly hugged
Alessandra, sobbing and wailing, “I can’t even go back home now. I miss my
son so much… You have to help me!”
Alessandra quickly said, “Okay, let go of me first, then we’ll talk. I can’t
breathe!”
Her tone wasn’t cold, but it carried an air of authority as an elder.
Reluctantly, Abellyn let go of her hands but continued wiping her tears,
pretending to be pitiful.
“Abellyn, what can I say? You had a loving husband and a family. Why did you
insist on finding another man outside? You brought disaster upon yourself!”
Alessandra couldn’t help but scold her. She had always regarded Ryder as
her son and treated Abellyn as her daughter–in–law. Now, she had to teach
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Abellyn a lesson.
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“Mom, I know I was wrong! I really know I was wrong. Can you talk to Ryder
and let me go back home? I promise to serve him well and take care of our
family!” Abellyn pleaded desperately.
As Claudette had hired a lawyer, things had been swiftly resolved in their
divorce dispute. On the other hand, Abellyn had basically received nothing
and was even kicked out of the house. Moreover, Zane had disappeared,
leaving her with no solution. Now, even surviving became a problem, and she
had no choice but to eat her words and go back.
Being soft–hearted, Alessandra saw Abellyn’s tears and felt that she didn’t
want to see their family fall apart. She sighed and said, “I’ll talk to Ryder. If he’s
willing to listen to me, I’ll speak up for you.”
“Really? Thank you, Mom! Thank you!” Abellyn immediately became ecstatic.
Suddenly, a sarcastic voice sounded from behind.
“Mom, don’t sympathize with a woman like her. If you do, you’ll harm Ryder!” A
cold and stern voice spoke up–it was Mackenzie.
“Mackenzie, what are you doing here? Come in quickly!” Alessandra was very
enthusiastic and fond of Mackenzie. Hér attitude was completely different
from her attitude toward Abellyn just now.
However, Abellyn was not a generous nor graceful person and felt displeased
seeing the stark contrast in treatment. She pouted and made faces behind
Alessandra’s back, even silently cursing Mackenzie in her mind.
Mackenzie sensed the commotion behind her and suddenly turned her head.
Her powerful and icy aura frightened Abellyn into closing her mouth. Only
after Mackenzie and Alessandra entered the house did Abellyn angrily leave
the Lowe Residence with a resentful look in her eyes.
“Darn it, Mackenzie. You’re always acting all high and mighty! One day, I will
definitely reduce you to ashes!”
Yes, every time she saw Mackenzie’s gaze, she felt that the other woman
completely despised her from head to toe. For some reason, she always felt
that Mackenzie treated her as an old woman, which severely damaged her
self–esteem.
However, she also knew that she and Mackenzie were worlds apart in terms
of social status, so she could only grit her teeth and say a few venomous
words without being able to do anything.
“Mackenzie, why did you come so early? Why didn’t you tell me in advance?”
Alessandra asked, forgetting about Abellyn. In her heart, there was nothing
more important than her daughter–in–law, especially at this critical moment.
“Mom, Emmanuel has been taken to the police station!” Mackenzie stated
directly.
“W–What did you say?”
Alessandra trembled all over as if her strength had been instantly drained.
After a while, she managed to steady herself and held Mackenzie’s hand,
asking, “What did he do exactly?”
“He killed someone in self–defense!”
“Uh-”
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Alessandra, whose health was not the best, was almost on the verge of
fainting from the shock.
My honest and upright son! How could he possibly kill someone? No! It can’t
be true!
Mackenzie quickly supported her and reassured her, “Mom, don’t worry. I’ll find
a way to bail him out. He’ll be fine.”
“Okay! I believe in you!”
Alessandra gently patted Mackenzie’s back. Luckily, her daughter–in–law was
here; otherwise, if someone else had told her this news, she might not have
been able to handle it.
In the next moment, Mackenzie’s phone rang.
“What? Emmanuel was taken away this morning?” Hearing Lexi’s report on the
other end of the call, Mackenzie was quite surprised. “Who was it?”
“Ms. Quillen, I couldn’t find out, but I know this is related to Eve!”
“Eve?”