A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO

"No." ex 74% Mackenzie calmly continued, "Quintus, could you send someone to search the nearby area and see if the bandits are still lurking around? Make sure they act with caution." "Got it!" Quintus immediately set off to make arrangements, but not before reminding her to put on a long coat. He was worried she might catch a cold. "All right. Go on now." Lexi stepped in quickly, placing the coat over Mackenzie herself. She could not allow Quintus to get so close to Mackenzie.

Muttering to himself, Quintus left to organize the search.

Standing behind Mackenzie, Rhett curiously asked, "Your Holiness, why are Chapter 2018 Targeted by the Five Poison Sect you searching for those bandits?" 11 Mackenzie, looking a bit worried, answered, "They were rescued by someone.

I am afraid they are connected to the Five Poison Sect. If they are still nearby, it is not too bad. However, if they have already left, they might be in Silvergate by now." Rhett, being quick to grasp the situation, understood right away. "You fear that they, along with the Five Poison Sect, may have set up an ambush in Silvergate?" Mackenzie nodded. "Originally, if I had gone to visit Mr. Willy on my own initiative, there would be less concern. Since they invitedfirst, I fear this could be a trap." Rhett nodded in agreement.

Quintus soon returned, reporting, "Mackenzie, we found the bandits' hideout, but none of the bandits were there." Chapter 2018 Targeted by the Five Poison Sect "As I expected..." Worry flickered in Mackenzie's eyes.

24 74% "Your Holiness, if you suspect that Mr. Willy has set up a trap, maybe it would be better not to attend the banquet," Rhett suggested.

His main duty was to protect the Saintess, so her safety cfirst.

However, Quintus had a different view and shouted, "What is there to fear about a trap? The legendary 101 could turn all of West End upside down if we wanted to! We must go, eat, and drink!" Mackenzie smiled slightly. Although her aim was different from Quintus', she did have her own reasons to head to Silvergate.

"Rhett, since I already agreed, I have to go. I will need your help." Mackenzie courteously said.

mada un your mind, I will ensure your safety," Rhett calmly Chapter 2018 Targeted by the Five Poison Sect assured her.

[2☐☐☐☐74%1 "Haha, and I will be there too!" Quintus added with a laugh. "Last tin Eldoría, Emmanuel stole the show. This time, without him around, I will be the one in the spotlight!" Mackenzie only smiled. "All right, let us go. Tomorrow, we will attend the banquet." At the stime, in a grand estate in Silvergate...

Though the architecture was not as contemporary as that in the more developed cities of Nuthana or Eldoria, the estate was vast. It was even larger than the Quillen and Quill family estates, resembling an ancient palace.

Ken Willy had just sent off a group of guests and returned to the living room to discuss matters with his wife, Lenore Quail.

"Ken, what did Teddy's envoys want from you?" Lenore, Anthony's younger sister and Ken's trusted partner, often discussed 17:28 Tue, Dec 3.

Chapter 2018 Targeted by the Five Poison Sect important matters with him in the evenings.

D "What else? They wantto cooperate with them to get rid of Mackenzie." Ken's face remained calm.

Lenore, however, was worried. "Did you agree?" "How could I not?" Ken seemed a bit helpless, but he was far from panicking.

Becoming the Chairman of the West End Chamber of Commerce had required both strategy and courage.

"What are you planning to do? I heard Mackenzie is not to be taken lightly.

Especially now, with her reputation spreading. If the people of West End find out we are targeting her, it will surely cause outrage." Lenore was quick to remind him.

74% Chapter 2018 Targeted by the Five Poison Sect "Darling, I know that." Q * 74% Ken held her shoulders as he spoke. "Amethyst is in charge of this mission.

She knows Mackenzie has powerful allies, which is why she plans to poison them with the Five Poison Sect. A direct confrontation would be too uncertain." "Poison?" Lenore added, "Even so, if Mackenzie dies from poison in our home, we will still be held responsible." "I am aware of that." Ken continued, "That is why I plan to get poisoned along with her tomorrow and pretend I know nothing. We will shift all the blonto the Five Poison Sect. That is why you should not attend the banquet." Lenore was shocked. "You are going to pretend to be innocent and let the Five Poison Sect take the blame?" 28, 74%u Q Chapter 2018 Targeted by the Five Poison Sect Ken nodded. "I have no other choice. I cannot afford to offend either side. If we want to survive, we must side with the victor." This was not the first the had told her that.

Lenore knew how dangerous Ken's position was. Both Teddy and Mackenzie had the potential to cout on top.

If Ken backed the wrong side and the other becthe head of the national Chamber of Commerce, they would surely eliminate him to secure their power.

Thus, the wisest move now was to remain neutral, assess the situation, and then join the winning side.

"What if you end up dying from the poison along with Mackenzie?" Lenore was still deeply concerned.

Ken, however, was confident. "I will not die. If Mackenzie wins, she will savebecause she needs my vote. If the Five Poison Sect wins, Amethyst will save 7/10 17:28/ Tue, Dec 3 Chapter 2018 Targeted by the Five Poison Sectbecause I am on Teddy's side." D Lenore softly sighed. "I suppose you are right. In these chaotic times, you have to take risks to gain power." After finishing their discussion, the couple lay down to rest.

They were, indeed, a model couple.

Elsewhere, Ethan was busy with national affairs and had urgent matters to handle in Zovince. He had to fly back that night. Emmanuel, assigned to protect him, was scheduled to fly back as well.

However, Emmanuel had received word from Mackenzie that she would be visiting Ken's hthe next day, and there was a strong chance the Five Poison Sect would be involved.

Even though Mackenzie reassured him several times, telling him not to worry and focus on his own duties, Emmanuel could not shake his unease. He ordered Sunny to lead a team to Zovince to protect Ethan while he delayed 74%1 Chapter 2018 Targeted by the Five Poison Sect *

his own flight over by a day, planning to fly to Zovince by Xelicopter later. 74%

The next afternoon, Mackenzie arrived at Willy Residenge on tfor e her visit. Given the ongoing crisis in West End, Ken could not hold a lavish banquet for Mackenzie, nor could he invite many guests.

Apart from Anthony, no other members of the West End Chamber of Commerce were present.

This had been orchestrated by Envoy Amethyst. Mackenzie had cto

West End towork with the chamber's representatives, but Envoy Amethyst would not allow her that opportunity. "Ms. Quillen, it is an honor to meet you!" As Mackenzie stepped through the gate, Ken, who had been waiting outside, warmly greeted her.

Though his reception was polite, the absence of other business leaders left Mackenzie feeling disappointed.

Chapter 2018 Targeted by the Five Poison Sect 3 More than that, from the way she was being received, Mackenzie could tell that Teddy's people had likely made contact with Ken. Otherwise, his welcwould not have been so "frugal." 8