Chapter 15 Chapter 15 “Kil him! Kil hime Fro's orders ripped through the aif, spurting the thugs into action He might be powerful, but he was only one person, so why should they be afraid of him? A dozen men charged toward Emmanuel in the following second, clutching various weapons in their hands ns ‘Sheldon froze atthe unfolding scene, becoming aware of a strange tingling sensation at the top of his head.
Milani took advantage of the chaos to lee in her car.
This is none of my business! The car suddenly screeched to a halt some distance away, and she bolted out of the car, shocked by what she saw in the rearview mirror Emmanuel was fighting more than ten guys and seemed to be winning! Are you kidding me?” Ashudder crept down her spine as one burly man after another collapsed on the ground ‘Sheldon staggered to his feet afte siting on the ground, nis legs stil lie ell. Then, he knelt toward Emmanuel in reverence.
This man is too ¢"mn incredible and ruthless! Emmanuel savagery made fear craw cil up their Office Reader INSTALL 215 spines.
Emmanuel spat out a mouthful of blood and grabbed Fro by the collar, coldly asking, “Will ou tell me where Mr. Webber is now?”
He, 100, was wounded and bleeding after taking down ‘approximately ten quys, radiating a malevolent air that filed everyone with dread.
1-11 ell your” twas obvious he had taken lives. Otherwise, he wouldn't exude such a violent aura, Fro swallowed audibly. “Im not sure about Mr. Webber's itinerary, and | couldn't contact him. He recently has the hots for the head gir at The Paradise and wil often frequent the establishment for pleasure.” The Paradise? As a citizen of Yeringham, of course, Emmanuel had heard of its palatial area and hidden nooks and crannies It wouldn't be easy to locate someone inside, but he would do it to complete the task given by Mackenzie, Emmanuel lung Fro away and tumed to leave.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt‘Shocked to his core, Sheldon closed his gaping mouth with effort and gave chase.
ans ‘Emmanuel... | mean, Mr. Lowe, are you really going to Took for Mr. Webber?" Milanis gaze shifted to Emmanuel after Sheldon posed the question, her heart hammering.
“Yes, and | need to get rd of all these people for Cloud Construction to complete the project on time." ‘Sheldon, and especialy Milani, was taken aback by his reply.
Is hie out of his mind? He's even more insane than 1 am for money! Emmanuel paid them no heed, immediately returning 10 Yociam Residence to clean his wounds and rest for afew days.
Mackenzie was stil in a mesting in Terence Group after working hours, discussing the company's strategic
warehouse project and how if it weren't utiized by the beginning of next month, Terence Group would lose out on a large number of business deals and nearly one billion in prof.
The shareholders were fesiing the pressure, and in tum, Mackenzie eit her stress mounting Atthat moment, she thought of Emmanuel Aday has passed, and he hasn't updated me. How unreliable! ‘Lexi, check on the progress of Cloud Construction's project and update me immediately" “Yes, Ms. Quilent” she quickly replied Lexi Summerton was Mackenzie's secretary, and her biggest responsibilty was to keep Mackenzie updated on any and all progress.
Afew minutes later, she approached Mackenzie and gave a detailed report. “Ms. Quillen, the Cloud Construction project s stil on hold and will not be: completed by the end of the mont. Representatives from Terence Group went to the site today and got into a bra with the thugs there.” “What?” Lexi was startled by Mackenzie's vehement response.
Beatrix, who was seated beside Mackenzie, was Chapter Surprised shocked at her animated expression. Mackenzie had always been an ice queen for as long as she could remember.
“What happened to our representatives?” Mackenzie asked nervously.
Is Emmanuel dumb, or what? Those thugs have nothing to do with Terence Group. Even if fight broke out, Cloud Construction should be the one to break it 1. up. Why did he intervene?
“Ms. Quillen, it seems like he left after the fight I'm not 81s sure of the situation.” Lexi was still unaware that Emmanuel was Mackenzie's husband. She was bewildered by Mackenzie's unusual manner and her display of concer for him “Dismissed!” Mackenzie rose to her fest and left the conference room.
The senior management of Terence Group exchanged puzzled looks at the sudden sift in her attitude.
“Lexi, who sent out representatives from Terence.
Group?” Beatrix inquired, still aghast.* it's Emmanuel, Ms. Beatrix. He had direct orders from Ms. Quien” ‘Oh, | see.” Realization dawned on Beatrix, and she bit Chapter 15 Color Emmanuel Surprised herlip to stile a smile Only she noticed that the switch in Mackenzie seemed to be precipitated by that man Mackenzie returned to Yociam Residence to bloody bandages sirewn across the floor as soon as she opened the front door while Emmanuel was dressing his wounds.
Her brows drew together, and she said coldly, “Do you have a death wish? To go up against them alone?” Emmanuel raised his head and met her gaze, continuing his ministrations wordiessiy.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm‘What a jerk...” Mackenzie bristied with anger. She had never been ignored, no matter vinat the.
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He really has a death wish ‘She took in the injuries covering his entire body and the gashes stil oozing blood from his back and ‘approached him to tend to his wounds.
Whatever he did, he did it either for money or to bring her home.
Emmanuel stiled when he felt er touch on his back ‘Color me surprised! Am I mistaken? Is this proud woman tending to my wounds? He reflexively pulled aay from her, worried that his sweat and blood would diry the hands of this ‘Don't move!” Mackenzie barked, and it was as if ner Voice held a sorcery that rendered Emmanuel immobile 12115 ‘Then, she applied the remaining antiseptic on his back mercilessly, ike she was kneading dough Emmanuel yelled and jumped in pain, snarling, “Are you trying to kill me?" Mackenzie wore an impassive expression. ‘ON, you's afraid of pain? | thought you were invinciole vinen you ecided to fight with the thugs His anger rose at her words, and although he wanted to ell | id al that so you could accomplish your goal, the words were stuck in his throat.
‘She could tell what he was thinking by the unconcealed expression on his face, even if he didn't say a word Sit back down!” Mackenzie ordered stermiy.
Emmanuel frowned. It serves me right that | can't reach the wounds on my back | have no choice but to sit back down.
To his surprise, her touch gentled, and everyone in Terence Group, especially Beatrix, would have a mental breakdown if they witnessed tis scene, wondering why a distinguished female CEO would minister to a man.
“If Cloud Construction's engineering team can't get on site to start work tomorrow, the project wil almost
Can you get rid of those people?” Mackenzie asked after a moment passed.
In realty, there was nothing she could do to drive away those thugs without hurting anyone.
Emmanuel looked her square in the eye and gritied his teeth. [1 give you an answer by tonight” Atremor ran through Mackenzie's body as her ‘beautiful eyes took in the bloodied man in front of her, and she was suddenly acutely aware of a wave of