Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO
Chapter 2091 More Intelligent Than Magnus Zelinsky
Once the supplies were located, the Wolf Warrior Unit swiftly conducted the salvage operation. Thanks to the teamwork of the army and residents, they managed to bring nearly all recoverable items to shore in just one day. While some pieces were irreparably damaged, the most valuable treasures-gold, silver, pearls, antiques, and jade-remained intact.
The prominent figures of West End eagerly retrieved their belongings and awaited Mackenzie’s helicopter arrival, prepared to greet her back on land warmly. Upon her landing, they encircled her like eager fans, showering her with praise.
“Ms. Quillen, we can’t thank you enough! You helped us recover what we thought was lost forever.”
“Ms. Quillen, you’re absolutely brilliant! Those bandits might be clever, but they can’t hold a candle to your amazing strategies!”
As the crowd showered her, Mackenzie humbly smiled. “Thank you all.
However, I wasn’t the one who come up with the plan to recover the supplies, and I lacked the expertise to trace carp movements to locate hidden resources. If you wish to express gratitude, it should be directed towards someone else who truly deserves it.” Everyone leaned in, interested.
“Who?”
“Who could actually pull off something like that?” “It sounds almost too incredible to believe!”
“He is ” Mackenzie began, but Magnus swiftly cut her off with a smile. “Credit actually goes to Ms. Hattie Zelinsky, also known as Rosie,’ one of the Four Beauties of Zovince!” He wasn’t prepared to announce his survival publicly yet.
Even though Hattie expected it, she forced a somewhat unnatural smile. “Oh wow, one of the Four Beauties of Zovince come to help us!”
“Yuna Tanner’s charity concert for the West End was remarkable; however, Ms. Hattie Zelinsky elevated the effort by assisting us in recovering millions’ worth of supplies!”
“The Four Beauties of Zovince really live up to their reputation-intelligent, generous, and ready to lend a hand!”
With the crowd’s admiration now focused on her, Hattie joined Mackenzie and stated with a smile, “Actually, it was Mackenzie’s humbleness that you’re seeing here. She took charge of locating the supplies and led the salvage operation. I only offered a helpful tip.” The crowd cheered, their relief and excitement infectious.
“Oh, you’re both far too humble!”
“Exactly! You both made this happen, and we are endlessly thankful!” Everyone in the group cheered joyfully; reclaiming what was lost brought emense happiness.
Mackenzie took a moment to share an idea. “Everyone, there are still a few million carp in this lake. How about organizing a fishing contest next spring? It could be a fun event and also supply extra food for the community.”
“I love fishing-count me in!” “That’s a fantastic idea!”
“With Ms. Quillen leading, I’m sure she’ll take care of those bandits and bring peace to West End!”
Once more, cheers erupted; yet, behind her smile, Mackenzie sensed a familiar pressure mounting within her. Everyone’s counting onto wipe out the bandits.
In the meantime, updates about West End’s progress spread rapidly to Zovince, catching the interest of key individuals such as Emmanuel, Maxwell, and Chiara. They were all closely monitoring the situation. Maxwell and Chiara spoke in their room that night, but “together” was a loose term. They had separate beds and a drawn curtain between them, a habit that had kept them from sharing the same bed for years.
As she drew the curtain shut, Chiara commented coolly, “Magnus went to West End to help Mackenzie. I’d say your time’s almost up.”
“Haha! What are you trying to say, my dear?” Maxwell asked with a grin, moving toward the curtain and observing her silhouette as she undressed. Honestly, you’re clueless,” Chiara replied with a hint of disdain.
“You’d be safer if Magnus were still in Zovince. The Zelinsky family has considerable influence here; if he tried anything, they’d be aware and wouldn’t let him off lightly. No matter how clueless you can be, you’re still a legitimate Zelinsky.” Maxwell straightened as the meaning dawned on him.
Chiara went on, “Now that he’s out of town, he’s likely planning his next move from a safe distance. Let’s be honest-you’ve given him and his sister plenty of reasons to resent you over the years.”
Maxwell smirked, tapping his forehead. “I appreciate the tip, my dear. Without it, I might’ve been blindsided. Now I’ll stay vigilant, and no matter how smart Magnus believes he is, he won’t find it easy to kill me.”
“Good,” Chiara replied, relishing the control she held. After a pause, she added, “If Magnus can live under a new identity, why shouldn’t you do the same?”
Frowning, Maxwell retorted, “That’s not my style. I’m the young master of the Zelinsky family-I don’t see myself hiding. I have my pride, you know.”
Chiara rolled her eyes. “Oh, don’t be so dense. Just have someone pretend to be you for a while. When the decoy gets killed, you’ll be safe to return.” Maxwell’s face lit up as he applauded.
“Brilliant! While Magnus may be clever, I’ve got you, and there’s no way he’ll outwit me!” Chiara scoffed and turned over, ending the conversation.
She’d married Maxwell precisely because he was “simple.” In sways, made him more adaptable than Magnus. As Magnus confronted his this adversaries head-on, Maxwell opted to defer to her, displaying patience and understanding that she appreciated. That’s why she believed that with her support, Maxwell would eventually outlast Magnus.
On the other side of Zovince, Roselynn’s Quillenrose branch flourished. Even with extra staff hired, Roselynn often found herself busy at the shop. Emmanuel deployed several guards from Dark Night Island to watch over her discreetly. He often dropped by himself to ensure things were running smoothly, sending a silent warning to anyone with ill intentions. Shortly after 8 p.m., Emmanuel called Roselynn with a suggestion to share a late meal as the shop was closing for the day.
“Are you trying to make me gain weight, Emmanuel?” she teased. Although she was reluctant to go, she saw it as a great chance to reconnect with her younger brother after being apart for a while.
“Sure. Now that you’re available, I’ll come down to see you!” she spoke as she stepped outside, quickly instructing her bodyguards. “I’m just grabbing a bite with my brother. He’s already downstairs. No need for you to follow.” The guards nodded and remained out of sight. Shortly after she went downstairs, Emmanuel entered the store and surprised them.