Back in the room, Mackenzie sat with her legs crossed and stared at Hubert.
had misandry.
of that.
Yeringham…” Hubert’s mouth never stopped moving.
was her initiative.
went in, Beatrix had long wanted to go over and see what they were up to.
He smiled calmly. “Whether I’m telling the truth or not, you’ll know when you
After saying that, he walked over with large strides.
Hugo and the others heard the commotion and quickly turned around.
room.
entered.
Inside, Hubert looked at him in astonishment.
walking to Emmanuel’s side.
He was still waiting for the opportunity to vent his frustrations. If his goddess
made.
Emmanuel kicked Hubert in the face, knocking this audacious fellow down.
Click! He then locked the door.
pounding on the door and wailing in despair.
Unfortunately, it was all in vain.
“Crap! I can’t hold myself back any more!” Hugo shouted.
release his pent–up desires immediately.
Gradually, Hugo’s gaze turned toward Hubert.
lying on the ground.
- up. Hannah felt she didn’t need to entertain such a man.
individually anymore! Otherwise, young man, you might not be able to finish
“Let me in, or I’ll be nasty!”
At the entrance of the estate villa, Quintus was causing a commotion and
conflicting with the Quillen family’s bodyguards, behaving like a street ruffian.
Although the bodyguards stationed at the Quillen family estate were no
ordinary individuals, his strength was simply too formidable!
He was like a rampaging rhinoceros. Seven or eight people couldn’t even
stop him. Instead, he threw them all to the ground.
“Haha, is this all the ability the Quillen family’s guards have?” Quintus clapped
his hands in satisfaction as no one was able to hinder him:
He hadn’t planned to come. It was only halfway through that he found out
Mackenzie was going to announce her relationship with Emmanuel publicly
tonight!
How can I allow that? Once such a matter is settled, I will no longer have a
chance to pursue her! That’s why I have to come and challenge Emmanuel!
At all costs!
Just as he was about to forcefully enter the Quillen residence, an old man
appeared before him without a sound.
He wore a grayish–blue robe; his eyes were squinted as if he were half
asleep. Yet, he said, “Who said the Quillen family had such limited ability?”
“M–Mr. Grishaw!” Quintus, who had just been gleefully clapping his hands,
suddenly froze in place, beads of cold sweat forming on his forehead.
When did this old man appear before me? I didn’t notice at all!
If the other party intended to harm him, he might already meet with disaster.
Emmanuel was surprised to see this scene as he walked out with Mackenzie.
It was rare to witness Quintus displaying a fearful expression.
Mr. Grishaw is indeed hiding his true capabilities!
“Quintus, do you have a death wish?” Mackenzie walked briskly over, her face
ice–cold as she stared at him.
Quintus became even more scared, scratching his head and laughing loudly.
“Haha, Mackenzie, you knew I was coming, and you immediately came to
greet me? I’m so delighted!”
Emmanuel couldn’t help but roll his eyes upon hearing such shameless
words. “Get lost!”
She couldn’t be bothered with his nonsense. “There’s nothing left to discuss
between the Quillen, Lenoir, and Verkade families. If you don’t know what’s
good for you and cause trouble in the Quillen family, your fate will be the
same as Hubert’s!”
“Hubert? What happened to that scum?” He blinked curiously, wondering.
There was a hierarchy of disdain even among the upper class. Quintus
looked down upon those playboys who only knew how to eat, drink, and have
fun.
Before Mackenzie could answer, a group of bodyguards emerged, dragging a
few scantily dressed men along.
Quintus fixed his gaze and saw that one of them was none other than Hubert!
Well, I’ll be damned!
He was shocked, quickly covering his behind, thinking how ruthless the
Quillen family was. They used such an unscrupulous method to deal with
Hubert!
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“Haha! I won’t make any trouble in here, I promise!” Of course, Quintus dared
not act impudent in front of his goddess and Alfred as he had just now. He
gave in right away, looking not at all like a wealthy scion but like a real
scoundrel. However, just when the assistant butler also thought he was going
to leave in dejection, he continued with a big grin, “I’m here to duel with
Emmanuel, Mackenzie. He can’t be together with you as long as he’s yet to
get past me! After all, I’m his number one love rival!”
Both Emmanuel and Mackenzie were speechless. So what if you’re a love
rival? Do you have to proclaim yourself number one?! You’re truly the most
self–important man in Yeringham!
Alfred put his hands inside his sleeves. “Mr. Lenoir, Emmanuel’s relationship
with Ms. Mackenzie has been made public tonight, so he’s now considered.a
member of the Quillen family. If you want to come after him at the Quillen
residence, you’re gonna have to walk over my dead body!” he warned in an
impassive voice that nonetheless carried a sense of intimidating pressure.
Immediately, Quintus replied with a grin, “Haha! The last thing I want is to fight
with an old man. After all, respecting the elderly and caring for the young are
virtues of mine. Well then, Mr. Grishaw, I can cancel my duel with Emmanuel
today out of respect for you. That being said, he must go with me now!”
“Mr. Lenoir, please stop this nonsense and go back now!” Alfred advised
again. Emmanuel is the star of today’s dinner party! How can he be taken
away halfway through it?
Mackenzie had no intention of talking to Quintus either. She was just about to
turn around and return to the dinner party, but to her dismay, Emmanuel
asked, “Quintus Lenoir, just what else are you here for?”
“Did you forget it?! F*ck you!” swore Quintus. “Didn’t you promise to visit
Claudette every day? Today’s the second day already, and she’s in an urgent
condition again!”
Just as expected, he’s here for this! Both Mackenzie and Emmanuel had
figured just now that this was Quintus‘ real motive for coming here. And yet,
this self–important man had claimed that he wanted to challenge Emmanuel
to a duel.
“Okay, I’ll go with you!” agreed Emmanuel at once. After all, he had promised
this himself, and a promise was a promise.
In an instant, Mackenzie’s eyes quivered, and she froze somewhat.
Fearing that she would object to it, Emmanuel quickly turned to look at her.
“Sorry, Mackenzie! Now that Claudette’s condition has worsened, I have to go
check on her first.”
Mackenzie’s scarlet lips parted for a moment. In the end, she turned around
and returned to the dinner party without saying a word. What else can I say?
Can I forbid Emmanuel from going? Claudette saved both of our lives, after
all, she thought to herself. That being said, I am his wife. How can I pretend to
be open–minded and nonchalant about it when my husband is leaving
halfway through my family’s dinner party at which he just made his debut-
to see another woman? I’m not that kind of woman! So, what else can I do.
other than keep silent? Her silence was both an expression of tacit consent
and an indication that she was seething inwardly.
Taking in this scene, Alfred’s narrowed eyes widened slightly; his lips curled
into a meaningful smile. Seems like Ms. Mackenzie has really changed! She’d
brighten up or get angry because of a man, for whom she’d also make
concessions and changes. It’s not known yet whether Quintus is Emmanuel’s
number one love rival, but one thing seems to be certain: Claudette is
definitely Ms. Mackenzie’s number one love rival!
All Emmanuel could do was heave a silent sigh while looking at his wife from
behind. He really wanted to do his best in front of her today, and he also
wanted to maintain his marriage to her. However, he really couldn’t leave
Claudette alone.
“Haha! Let’s go!” No one was more delighted than Quintus; not only did he
ruin Emmanuel’s debut at the Quillen residence, but he also managed to take
the man back to see his sister. As long as I keep on making mischief without
shame, Mackenzie will throw Emmanuel out sooner or later. Yeah, I’m the
man who knows her best!
And thus, Mackenzie returned to the dinner party alone.
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Samantha asked right away, “Mackenzie, where is Emmanuel? Didn’t he leave
the table with you just now?”
“He’s got something to deal with.” Mackenzie didn’t say that Emmanuel had
left; she just wanted to evade the question.
All at once, the atmosphere at the dining table changed. That guy is the
focus of attention at the Quillen residence tonight! How dare he actually
disappear halfway through when everyone in our family has shown enough
respect for him despite his humble background? “What on earth happened,
Mr. Grishaw? I saw Emmanuel and Mackenzie walk together toward the gate
just now!” Samantha immediately asked Alfred, who came back afterward.
Alfred threw a look at Terence before answering her truthfully, “Emmanuel
has left with Quintus Lenoir to go to the Lenoir residence.”
“What?!”
“Why is he going to the Lenoir residence?”
“Didn’t he know that we’re holding this dinner party for him tonight?”
“How,dare he! He’s not giving a damn to our family at all!”
Many women in the Quillen family blew up then and there. In reality, many of
them didn’t want a man from a humble background to marry into their family
and make the Quillens a public laughingstock. After all, it was a common
belief that one should marry within their station. It was only out of respect for
Mackenzie and Terence that they had no choice but to play nice with
Emmanuel just now; despite their inner protests, they dared not voice them
out loud. However, now that Emmanuel had done something like this, they
couldn’t stand it anymore!
“Shut up, all of you! I don’t remember our family ever having the tradition of
arguing over dinner! Where’s your sense of decency?” barked Terence at
once, stopping these women’s protests with his authority.
In her heart, Mackenzie also felt bitter. She had long known that many in her
family would frown upon Emmanuel, which was why she felt under pressure
and wanted him to behave better today. At first, he had done admirably well
tonight, showing both the usually hidden clever and humorous side of him
and his readiness to take charge as a man. But now that he was gone like
this, the women in the Quillen family would never remember anything good
about him. All they would remember was that he had made the Quillens and
his own wife look bad by leaving halfway through the dinner party!
“Mackenzie…” Seeing her frosty and dejected expression, Beatrix worried
about her somewhat. Why isn’t she speaking for Emmanuel? “Actually-” she
began, but then, she sensed Mackenzie’s gaze from the corner of her eye.
Recalling Terence’s reproach just now, she eventually held back her words.
Emmanuel, you damn b*stard! Why are you making trouble for Mackenzie
and pissing her off again? I won’t let you off for this when I see you next time!
she thought inwardly.
As a result of Emmanuel’s departure, the Quillen family’s reunion dinner
tonight ended up turning sour. As the dinner party entered its later half, it
once again became a networking party for the upper class. Terence had to
socialize with some important figures, while Mackenzie refused to talk to
anyone. Leaving the party in a cold manner, she went straight back to the
Quillen residence’s private residential area.
“What happened, Mackenzie? How could you let Emmanuel go just like that?”
Samantha followed her all the way back, followed by Mackenzie’s fifth aunt,
Hannah Quillen. They insisted on knowing the truth.
Mackenzie also knew that Samantha would insist on getting to the bottom of
this. This aunt of mine is the kind who would pester someone for several days
straight unless they tell her the truth. She had no choice but to admit with a
faint sigh, “Claudette’s condition is unstable, so he has to go check on her.”
Only then did Samantha finally understand what had happened. “I see!” She
also knew that the Lenoirs had recently retreated from the energy market.
instead of continuing to viciously try to grab market share from the Quillens!
This was all because Emmanuel had saved Claudette’s life.
Although she understood Mackenzie, Hannah didn’t. “Mackenzie, forgive me
for prying, but I’m saying this for your own good!” she said frostily. “This
Emmanuel guy is such a drinker. The way I see it, he’s certainly not a decent
guy, but the type of man who uses his good looks and sweet talk to get
ahead one way or the other. A man like him is only good at pretending,
vacillating between different upper–class ladies and socialites so that he can
have their money and have sex with them!” she continued. “You can fool
around with him, but once you get tired of him, you should dump him right
away. Don’t seriously fall in love with him. Otherwise, he’ll become another
Felicity Lenoir in our family sooner or later!”
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