Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 1265 Exclusive Scoop
Emmanuel’s eyes blazed with fury as he struck Gautier, causing him to tumble backward.
“Mr. Gautier!”
“Mr. Verkade!”
“Darn it! We can’t let this guy get away with it!”
The scene erupted in a cacophony of outraged shouts.
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After all, they were standing on Verkade family turf. How audacious of anyone to lay a hand on Gautier, especially while he was
already injured. The crowd was incensed by such brazenness.
“Someone, restrain this man! The perpetrator must face the consequences for his actions!” Lara rushed to Gautier’s side, issuing
commands.
Though many were eager to intervene, Emmanuel’s imposing presence kept them at bay.
In contrast, Emmanuel simply held Mackenzie’s hand lightly. His expression was unwavering.
After all, she was his woman. With their legitimate husband and wife status, their bond was undeniable. So, what fault was there
in defending his wife from a man with ill intentions?
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At that moment, her palm was slightly sweaty. She was worried that the media would only further vilify him if he resorted to
violence.
“Surround the entire venue! We cannot let this villain slip away! He must face the consequences!” Winona’s sudden appearance
spurred the Verkade family’s bodyguards into action, encircling the scene.
She had long yearned to avenge Hubert. Today, Emmanuel had come to her doorstep and dared to strike Gautier. She felt fully
justified in taking action.
“You’re so foolish! Do you realize the ramifications of your actions?” Mackenzie couldn’t help but whisper at Emmanuel.
He smiled serenely. “For you, I am willing to defy the entire world! Your beauty and kindness preclude you from villainy. Let me
embrace the role of a demon, shielding you from every storm and hardship.”
He understood her burden, the weight of her family’s legacy, and the expectations of the Terence Group. There were constraints
she couldn’t breach, words she couldn’t utter. But he was unbound by those limitations.
After all, Emmanuel was Mackenzie’s husband. If the world insisted on painting him as a villain, he would embrace that role with
the strength and resilience of an actual demon, much like Roselynn.
“Stop!”
As tensions reached a boiling point, Ashton stepped forward. She positioned herself between Emmanuel and his wife. She said
coldly, “Do you want to get arrested for fighting in public?”
“You-” Lara’s anger surged at Ashton’s interference, her words dripping with indignation. “Did you not witness Emmanuel’s
assault just now? This reeks of favoritism! You’re unfit for your position!”
“Don’t flaunt your accent in my face! Go amuse yourself elsewhere!”

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As tensions reached a boiling point, Ashton stepped forward. She positioned herself between Emmanuel and his wife. She said
coldly, “Do you want to get arrested for fighting in public?”
“You-” Lara’s anger surged at Ashton’s interference, her words dripping with indignation. “Did you not witness Emmanuel’s
assault just now? This reeks of favoritism! You’re unfit for your position!”
“Don’t flaunt your accent in my face! Go amuse yourself elsewhere!”
Ashton’s retort was laced with disdain, her patience worn thin. “I’ll be investigating Emmanuel for assault, but that doesn’t excuse
your group’s violent behavior. Is that clear?”
Her stern words quelled the rising tempers of many onlookers, rendering them unable to retaliate.
Even Emmanuel couldn’t deny the usefulness of Ashton’s authority. Nevertheless, he raised his voice, asserting, “With so many
media reporters present and my arrival, allow me to address the crowd before I leave!”
When the surrounding reporters heard this, they swiftly aimed their cameras at him. Their pursuit was not for truth or
righteousness but for the sake of popularity and web traffic.

Before, the love triangle of Mackenzie and Gautier lacked completeness, but with Emmanuel’s arrival, the dynamics shifted. With
Emmanuel’s arrival and his desire to speak out, the reporters were determined to secure the exclusive scoop.
“First and foremost, I’m Emmanuel, and Mackenzie is my wife. We exchanged vows six months ago.”
His revelation ignited a frenzy among the gathered crowd. Though many suspected or knew about it, this official confirmation
from the protagonists electrified the atmosphere.
Standing amidst the crowd, Ashton couldn’t help but pout. She felt an odd and uncomfortable sensation creeping over her. As for
the nature and cause of this sensation, even she couldn’t fully grasp it.
Mackenzie, too, trembled slightly, caught off guard by Emmanuel’s public declaration. She would have vehemently opposed such
a revelation in the past. Yet now, she found herself strangely acquiescent and allowed him to continue.
“Now, onto the second matter.” Emmanuel paused, casting a deliberate glance at Gautier.
A flicker of panic crossed Gautier’s face, his teeth biting down nervously on his lip.