Love at the Wrong Table novel Chapter 2017

Chapter 2017 

“It’s moving!” 

“It’s moving!” 

“Mr. Hale, look! That giant stone is being pushed!” 

“As long as both boulders obstruct the dam, the engineering team can begin 

fortifying it! All the gear onshore is already in place and prepared!” 

Ethan’s assistant and the others excitedly shouted in his ear. 

Ethan felt just as exhilarated–and even more anxious! 

One boulder alone wouldn’t suffice; they needed both to seal the breach so 

the engineering team could assist. 

“Come on! You guys can do it!” 

Ethan led the cheers, even though he knew Emmanuel and Santiago 

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underwater probably couldn’t hear them. 

“Push harder!” 

“Let’s go!” 

“Keep going!” 

Even if one voice couldn’t reach them, the combined cheers of hundreds, if 

not thousands, would surely drown out the roar of the raging river. 

Under the water, Emmanuel heard the encouragement echoing from above 

and was deeply moved. Overcome with emotion, he pushed forward with 

every ounce of strength, even though it felt like his body might tear apart. 

Around his neck, the Heart of the Sun began to glow faintly beneath the 

water. 

“Look! It’s moving!” 

“The other boulder’s moving too!” 

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“They’re merging!” 

Boom! 

Finally, the two giant boulders came together, sealing the breach in the dam. 

The river’s flow slowed dramatically, and the force of the current diminished 

almost instantly. The rescue team on the shore rushed in to reinforce the 

dam. 

Beneath the water, Emmanuel and Santiago exchanged a glance. Both of 

them were utterly exhausted, pushed to their limits, yet they smiled at each 

other. 

“We did it!” 

“We actually did it!” 

“With the dam repaired, we’ve contained the disaster!” 

Cheers erupted from the crowd on the shore as they celebrated the success. 

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Emmanuel and Santiago finally surfaced, and the team rescued them 

Chester stood there, still in disbelief. He had never imagined, not even in his 

wildest dreams, that martial artists could wield such power. What Kind of 

level is this? 

“Santiago, did you just break through your martial arts barrier?” 

Not long after, Emmanuel, lying on a stretcher, smiled at Santiago, who was 

also on a stretcher next to him. 

Both men were utterly drained. 

“Hahaha, what a thrill! What a rush!” 

Santiago was bursting with excitement. 

Emmanuel was just as pleased. He never thought they could join forces as 

master and disciple to defeat the wrath of nature. 

“Thank you both so much!” Ethan walked over to the two, tears of gratitur in 

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his eyes. “If it weren’t for the two of you arriving like guardian angels, we 

wouldn’t have controlled this disaster so easily. Who knows how many lives 

would’ve been lost and how much wealth the nation would’ve wasted?” 

Applause broke out among the officials and rescue workers surrounding 

them, each person deeply moved. 

“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure the media knows the truth.” Ethan promised them 

both. “This rescue couldn’t have happened without the two of you!” 

Santiago wanted to turn him down. After all, he preferred to stay under the 

radar. He didn’t want the fame, especially not with Yorick. 

It wouldn’t be any fun if his rival knew too soon. 

“Mr. Hale, there’s no need for that.” 

Before Santiago could refuse, Emmanuel raised his hand and waved it off. “Reporting something like this wouldn’t do any good. No one would believe it -they’d think it was made up, and it would only bring unnecessary doubt 

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your way.” 

“Well…” 

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Ethan was slightly taken aback. Clearly, he hadn’t expected Emmanuel to be 

so considerate of his position. 

“Mr. Hale, you’ve poured your heart and soul into handling this disaster, and 

we’ve all seen it. That’s why you need to take credit for it and win the people’s 

trust. Only when you become the leader of Nuthana can you bring stability to 

the nation, and that’s what’s best for both the country and its people,” 

Emmanuel continued. 

Without uttering a word, Santiago smiled quietly. One generation always 

replaced the last. Back in the day, they had been the ones influencing the 

fate of the nation, and now it was his disciple’s turn. It’s comforting to know 

that Hero’s Village never runs out of heroes! 

“Alright! Then, on behalf of the people of Riverhaven, thank you both once 

again!” Ethan, overcome with emotion, tightly shook their hands, tears 

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brimming in his eyes. 

The applause from the crowd grew louder and louder. 

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Only Chester still felt like an outsider, quietly fading into the background. 

Meanwhile, Mackenzie, after spending a day in Riverhaven, was preparing to 

head back to Silvergate. 

Before her departure, Anthony approached her with the utmost respect. 

“Ms. Quillen, we couldn’t have completed the relief supply mission without 

you. The Chairman of the West End Chamber of Commerce also knows 

about your efforts. He’s extended a special invitation for you to visit. Would 

you do him the honor?” 

“Oh, Mr. Willy invited me?” 

Mackenzie was a bit surprised. After all, she had no real connection with Ken 

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Willy. His sudden show of enthusiasm made her a little wary. 

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To put it bluntly, Ken had always supported Teddy, so naturally, she assumed 

he was on Teddy’s side. 

“That’s right. Mr. Willy called me personally. He said you’re a remarkable 

woman, a true heroine of our times, and that he’s eager to meet you. He’d like 

to extend his hospitality and become friends, hoping that both of you can 

advance together in the future!” Anthony added with a smile. 

Mackenzie nodded thoughtfully before agreeing without hesitation. “Alright, 

once I return to Silvergate, I’ll make sure to visit right away. Please let Mr. Willy 

know not to be caught off guard by my visit.” 

“Absolutely! I’ll pass the message along immediately,” Anthony responded 

with a broad smile. 

To put it plainly, he was a moderate man, merely acting as a messenger 

between the two chairmen. 

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After Anthony left, Mackenzie made her way back to Silvergate in her own 

vehicle, a bulletproof SUV that Quintus had specifically arranged for her.