Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO
Chapter 2087 ; As if for the First Time
“Southern Lannister and the Northern Wolf Warrior, both hailed as the pinnacle of martial prowess in Chanaea-who’s stronger?”
“I can’t wait to see them face off!”
“Yeah, but I hope they take down Shoiya’s Martial Saint first and then settle who’s number one!” The crowd was abuzz with anticipation. The question of who the strongest warrior was might be a bit cliche, but it had an eternal appeal, sparking people’s competitive nature and fascination.
“If you want to challenge me, Gwain, I’m ready anytime. Just don’t go throwing dirt on my name!” Emmanuel’s calm, unflinching gaze showed he didn’t consider Gwain a serious threat.
Back in Eldoria, he’d openly challenged Gwain, who hadn’t dared to accept. Since coming to Zovince, Emmanuel had felt even more that Gwain feared him, clinging to appearances out of sheer stubborn pride.
“You can’t deny it! This is far from over. We’ll meet again, and you’ll see!” Gwain retorted. He wasted no time leaving, wary of any troublemakers trying to stir up a fight between him and Emmanuel. Taking Wyatt and the others with him, he departed, though some of his family members, including Roderick, were clearly unimpressed with him. They followed him out but quickly split ways, unwilling to associate with him further.
“Mr. Gwain, if I may speak honestly,” Wyatt spoke quietly, still loyal to Gwain. “People are starting to believe you’re avoiding Emmanuel and Yorick because you’re scared.”
Gwain’s already dark expression grew even stormier. Still, Wyatt continued, You might be able to dodge them a few times, but eventually, you’ll have to fight.”
“I know! I don’t need you to tell me that!” Gwain snapped, unable to hide his frustration. His pride had long been festering with resentment. Grinding his teeth, he muttered, “Once I get my hands on the second half of the Dragon Tome and master it, I’ll be truly invincible. I won’t need to fear anyone!”
Wyatt looked at him in surprise. “Are you certain it’s real, Mr. Gwain? Can you actually train with it?” Gwain smirked confidently. “The method Yosef Harper taught does “It’s done and over. No point wasting to debating it. Now, if we want that second half of the Dragon Tome, we’ll have to get it from Roselynn Lowe,”
Gwain’s eyes turned steely. “Even if… we use any means necessary!”
Meanwhile, Emmanuel left the hotel. Although he’d succeeded in preventing the Chapman-Tanner alliance, the overall situation was still far from ideal. Three of the Four Great Aristocratic Families of Zovince were now openly hostile toward him, and the Chapman family’s support was tenuous at best, depending on Nathan’s unpredictable loyalty.
Looking at the current landscape, helping Ethan win the presidential election remained a considerable challenge. He could only hope that his wife could make breakthroughs in the West End. If they could manage to unseat Teddy from his position as chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, their odds could improve significantly.
At the same time, at the windswept lake in the West End, Mackenzie stood by the shore, watching the water in silence, waiting for news.
“Ms. Quillen, the carp shipment has arrived!” Lexi soon brought her good news. “Using the Wolf Warrior Unit’s aircraft, we managed to transport over two million carp from various parts of Nuthana, along with a few other fish!”
“Good!” Mackenzie nodded approvingly, giving instructions. “Get in touch with Magnus and see what he wants to do next.”
“Yes, Ms. Quillen!” Lexi quickly dialed Magnus, “No need to rush,” Magnus replied calmly. “We still have two days left before he ten-day deadline. Plenty of time.”
“Magnus, stop playing games!” Lexi was visibly tense, even warning him, “There are already people from both Riverhaven and the West End gathered at the lake, waiting for us to dredge up billions in resources. If this fails, the consequences will be unimaginable!”
“I know,” Magnus responded nonchalantly before hanging up. Lexi was nearly tearing her hair out in frustration. It felt like he hadn’t said anything useful at all. Little did she know that Magnus, along with Hattie, was already enroute to the West End, driving toward the lake.
“Magnus, Mackenzie is my only best friend. You really need to help her out and not keep her on edge!” Hattie couldn’t help but remind him. She knew her brother’s nature all too well-brilliant people often enjoyed keeping others Questing.
“Waiting a little longer won’t hurt, I’m here in person, aren’t I. Magnus’ self-assured grin added an unexpected charm to his otherwise ordinary face.
“Stop the car!” he suddenly called out to the chauffeur, stepping out alone the next moment. Hattie was confused at first but then noticed the woman standing by a stalled car up ahead. She immediately understood. Claudette and Laura had also come to the West End, eager to see the unfolding spectacle.
After all, events like this didn’t happen every day!! Laura, in particular, was curious about the purpose of all those carp. But as fate would have it, their car broke down halfway up the mountain.
Need some help?” A gentlemanly voice sounded from behind.
Both Laura and Claudette turned, momentarily puzzled by the sight of an ordinary-looking stranger. But as he adjusted his glasses and flashed a confident, slightly mischievous smile, Laura immediately recognized him.
“It’s you-you’re alive!” Magnus simply smiled casually.
“Mom, who is he?” Claudette asked, feeling a strange, instinctive sense that she ought to know this man.
Before Laura could respond, Magnus took the lead with a smile. “Lovely Miss Claudette, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Magnus Zelinsky, from Zovince.”
“Zovince?” Claudette looked surprised. “Have we… met before?”
“Yes, indeed. We were childhood friends with a close bond that goes way back,” Magnus said, adjusting his glasses with a sly smile.
Claudette turned to Laura, looking for confirmation from her.