Love at the Wrong Table novel Chapter 2012

Chapter 2012 Luring the Enemy 

Chapter 2012 

“This time, it might not be possible!” 

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The bandit leader with the felt hat frowned. “They’ve got serious protection 

now, and not just one expert. If we go head–to–head, we might lose. Better to 

live to fight another day. Once these experts leave, we can strike the next 

convoy.” 

Though the henchmen felt disappointed, they knew all too well the dangers 

of their line of work. One wrong move and it could be the end of the road for 

them. So, despite the missed opportunity, they agreed with their leader’s 

cautious decision. 

Down at the base of the mountain, Rhett quickly leaped back into the vehicle, 

leaving Anthony and the others in awe. 

They had never seen anyone with such agility and skill before. 

No wonder the Chairman of the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce dares to 

challenge Teddy Tanner. Ms. Quillen seems to have the strength and support 

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to hold her ground. 

“What’s the situation up ahead, Rhett?” Mackenzie immediately asked. 

Rhett leaned in and whispered in her ear, “Your Holiness, there are indeed 

bandits in the mountains. I caught two trying to blow up the road, but I took 

care of them. From what I can sense, there are at least a few hundred more 

hiding in the hills, though they don’t seem eager to make a move.” 

Mackenzie’s expression turned serious. She nodded and said, “Thank you for 

your hard work, Rhett.” 

Rhett simply stood tall behind her, folding his arms as he resumed his watch 

like a stone statue. 

“Ms. Quillen, what should we do now?” Anthony asked nervously, still shaken 

at the thought of bandits. 

“It’s fine. Let’s keep moving. No one’s going to rob us,” Mackenzie replied 

calmly. 

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Hearing her confidence, Anthony let out a small sigh of relief, though he was 

still on edge. It wasn’t until the entire convoy had passed through the 

treacherous pass that he could finally relax. 

“Ms. Quillen, we really owe you for this! With your people here, those vicious 

bandits didn’t dare make a move,” Anthony said, visibly relieved. 

In truth, he wasn’t a corrupt official or a schemer. He had only been trying to 

protect his position and reputation after the last supply convoy had been 

robbed. That’s why he had resorted to some underhanded methods to cover 

jt up. Now, with this shipment safely en route to the disaster–stricken area, he 

felt his troubles were behind him. 

But just as he was feeling optimistic, Mackenzie suddenly spoke up. It’s 

getting late, and pushing forward through the night isn’t safe. Let’s rest for a 

few hours and continue at dawn.” 

“What? But…” Anthony and his team were caught off guard by her suggestion. 

They had just cleared the most dangerous part of the route. 

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Shouldn’t we push on to deliver the supplies to Riverhaven as soon as 

possible? 

“Mr. Quail, the bandits know we won’t stay in West End forever. Once we leave, 

they’ll go back to their old ways, and the people here will continue to suffer.” 

Mackenzie added again, “Since I’m here, I intend to take care of these bandits 

and restore order to the West End. If the main road isn’t safe, how can 

commerce flourish? How can the economy of this region thrive?” 

Her words were filled with conviction. 

Anthony and the others nodded in agreement with her reasoning, but they 

were still nervous. 

“Ms. Quillen, we truly appreciate your dedication, but this shipment needs to 

reach Riverhaven as quickly as possible. If anything goes wrong, we’ll be held 

responsible!” Anthony said, fear evident in his voice. 

Mackenzie understood their concerns but remained firm. “If we want to truly 

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help the West End, we can’t afford to compromise with criminals. We have a 

rare chance here, and we must seize it. We’re taking down these bandits 

tonight! Stop the convoy!” 

“What? But…” 

Anthony hesitated. He didn’t want to give the order, but he didn’t dare oppose 

Mackenzie either. He stood there, caught between a rock and a hard place. 

“I said–stop the convoy!” 

Mackenzie’s voice rang out with a queenly authority, each word crisp and 

commanding, leaving no room for refusal. 

Left with no choice, Anthony reluctantly nodded. He knew full well that even if 

he didn’t give the order, Mackenzie’s people were more than capable of 

stopping the convoy on their own. 

After the vehicles came to a halt, Mackenzie stepped out. 

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Quintus quickly rushed over with a coat and draped it around her shoulders. 

“Mackenzie, the mountain winds are fierce at night. Be careful not to catch a 

cold, or Emmanuel will definitely blame me for not taking care of you 

properly.” 

“Thanks!” 

Mackenzie smiled softly in response and began to survey the surroundings. 

It was late autumn, with winter just around the corner, and the mountain air 

was crisp, with light snowflakes beginning to fall. 

Truth be told, life as a bandit wasn’t easy–it was a tough way to make a 

living. 

“Your Holiness, even if we stop here, those mountain bandits may not dare to 

rush down,” Rhett suddenly remarked. 

Mackenzie nodded and instructed Quintus, “Open up the most valuable 

wagons we have and light them up. Let’s bait the fish.” 

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“Got it! Fishing’s my favorite thing!” Quintus responded as if he had just been 

injected with adrenaline, hurrying off to make arrangements. 

“Even so, wolves may not be bold enough to steal from a tiger’s feast,” Rhett 

speculated. 

“No, when the hunger is strong enough, even a kitten will risk it all to steal 

from a tiger’s plate, let alone a wolf,” Mackenzie said confidently. 

Rhett didn’t argue further. He knew time would tell who was right–him or 

Mackenzie. 

As expected, once the carriages were opened, and Quintus deliberately 

illuminated the treasures inside, the bandits on the mountain finally couldn’t 

contain themselves. 

“Boss, those goods are worth at least a hundred million, maybe even a 

billion!” 

“If we pull this off, we’ll be set for life!”