Unlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE means of descent, as if the ladder had been yanked away from beneath her.
"Mackenzie!!" 10 Lara's enraged cry pierced the air, tears cascading down her cheeks. “At a crucial moment, it was Gautier who courageously stepped forward to shield you from the bullet He's even willing to confront the heiress of the Silverbane family for your sake. Can Emmanuel do that? Can he facilitate our family's entry into the chamber of commerce or secure a 450 million deal for us? No! He pales in comparison to Gautier in every aspect. Please, open your eyes and see the truth!" SARKIRE Ready to wear - Spring Summer sapphire Learn More > Lara's words seemed to stab at Mackenzie's heart.
63 Beatrix was taken aback by Lara dropping her accent when her emotions surged. Beatrix wondered if it had been an act all along.
Mackenzie willed herself to maintain composure, ignoring Lara's plea. Yet, amidst the turmoil, her concern for Gautier couldn't be ignored. Everyone present knew he had been injured while shielding her from harm.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mr. Verkade, hang on. Do you need to go to the hospital?" "Mackenzie, I... I'm fine..." Gautier's eyes fluttered open. His grasp on her delicate hand tightened as a foolish smile graced his lips. "Promise me, alright?" Mackenzie was utterly stunned. She felt like a marionette with strings wound tightly around her, rendering her unable to move and entirely under the control of others.
Gautier's reputation as the esteemed genius of the Yeringham business community proved well-founded as his gentle persuasion rendered her defenseless against his will.
On the sidelines, Ashton shook her head in disbelief at the unfolding . She couldn't help but think, What a mess! It looks like Emmanuel has been backed into a corner by this Verkade.
"Let go of my wife!" Just as Mackenzie was teetering on the edge of confrontation with the Verkade family, a commanding voice shattered the silence.
The voice resonated like a thunderclap and sent shivers down the spines of those present.
"Emmanuel?" "Emmanuel!" The exclamations echoed from Ashton, Beatrix, and Lexi, all voicing their surprise at the sight of the man.
Mackenzie's starry eyes flickered, mirroring the intensity of Emmanuel's presence. He was a tempest in her eyes, accompanied by flashes of light and thunder.
At that moment, a storm brewed within the man.
"I said, let go of my wife!" He strode toward Gautier with a commanding presence, causing the crowd to make way for him. His gaze bore into Gautier, brimming with suppressed rage.
No man could endure another holding his wife's hand in nublic and Emmanuel was no exception SAPPHIRE Ready to wear - Spring Summer Sapphire Learn More > "Emmanuel!" The exclamations echoed from Ashton, Beatrix, and Lexi, all voicing their surprise at the sight of the man.
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Mackenzie's starry eyes flickered, mirroring the intensity of Emmanuel's amp presence. He was la tempest in her ey accompanied by flashes of light and thunder. At that moment, a storm brewed within the man.
"I said, let go of my wife!"
He strode toward Gautier with a commanding presence, causing the crowd to make way for him. His gaze bore into Gautier, brimming with suppressed rage. No man could endure another holding his wife's hand in public, and Emmanuel was no exception.
Yet, Gautier refused to release his grip. He thought, Why should I yield to him?
He, too, loved Mackenzie, and the majority supported their relationship. The public opinion in Yeringhamm favored their union. What did he have to fear? What did he stand to lose? Thus, he held firm. After all, to relent would rende all his prior efforts futile. Would enduring those bullets have been for naught? "You're asking for trouble!" X First Unlock 5 Chapters(After Login) PREVIOUS Bonus Reached APPHIRE Ready to wear Ready to wear - Spring Summer sapphire NEXT