A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO Chapter 31-40
Chapter 31
“Don’t be so quick to anger, Keegan,” cautioned
Roselynn hurriedly.
After all, given the status of the other party, Roselynn
was worried that her brother was going to suffer.
However, she truly disliked Keegan. Roselynn decided
to use Emmanuel as a shield and take advantage of
the situation. “This is Emmanuel, a good friend of
mine.”
Even though Emmanuel and Roselynn shared a last
name, in Keegan’s mind, he had never even
considered Emmanuel to be one of Roselynn’s
relatives. Giving Emmanuel a condescending look,
Keegan said, “Your physique isn’t enough to kill me, a
seasoned soldier, with one punch. I’d advise you to
know your place!”
Keegan was a soldier. Since he was a child, he was
fond of bullying others by exerting force over them.
Now that Roselynn was around, Keegan was going to
go all out in showing off because he liked her. He
assumed that Roselynn would fancy a domineering
person like him who could give her a sense of security.
He then glanced at Emmanuel’s physique. How good
could he possibly be? To top it off, Emmanuel is not
someone of renown. I bet that a threat or two will send
him scampering off with his tail between his legs.
“Well, soldiers are really awesome and deserve
respect!” said Emmanuel, nodding.
As a soldier himself, Emmanuel also respected his
fellow soldiers. However, he had little respect for the
one before him.
“Hmph. I guess you’re smart!”
Keegan did not comprehend the meaning behind
Emmanuel’s words, assuming that Emmanuel had
already been subdued. Even his very breath now
seemed proud and disdainful.
After that, he took Roselynn’s fair hand and said, “Rosie,
there are many unruly people about. Why don’t we go
somewhere quieter for a proper chat?”
Keegan felt sorry, having not been able to pursue this
deity then. Since he encountered Roselynn again
tonight, he was determined to kiss her, no matter what.
Roselynn’s gaze wavered. Subconsciously, she coldly
wrestled her hand free from his grasp and asked,
“Keegan Doyle, what do you think you’re doing?”
She was Roselynn Lowe, not some shameless hussy.
However, Keegan was used to being domineering and
had never allowed anyone to go against his will. Even if
Roselynn was his deity, he was going to pursue her
with greater force.
Emmanuel stood in front of his sister and grabbed
Keegan’s wrist with one hand. With a cold gaze, he
said, “You’re behaving so brazenly in public? You’re so
crass!”
“You little piece of sh*t! You’re courting death!”
Keegan was so incensed that the only thing he
retaliated with was a punch to Emmanuel’s face.
After all, Keegan’s punches were strong and powerful.
Even Chase, who was some distance away, was
subconsciously startled by this. However, he couldn’t
help but gloat.
Milani was looking on expectantly.
I bet that rascal Emmanuel is in deep sh*t this time!
Who wouldn’t want Keegan to beat the cr*p out of
him?
Unexpectedly, Emmanuel easily caught Keegan’s
powerful punch with just one hand.
He was completely unscathed.
Keegan’s heart sank. This little brat is quite powerful!
His fist, which few people in the army could stop, was
somehow easily caught by this kid.
Lexi, who had been observing Emmanuel from a
distance, was secretly taken aback. I think Ms. Quillen’s
husband is no ordinary man!
Upon knowing Emmanuel’s strength, Keegan’s
expression immediately turned sinister and
threatening. “You little brat. How dare you oppose me?”
“My apologies. You don’t interest me in the slightest,”
retorted Emmanuel mildly.
He then flicked Keegan’s hand away casually.
This scene amazed Milani, Chase, and everyone else
watching.
Everyone thought that Emmanuel was quite arrogant,
for someone his size.
“Da*n it! You little brat! Do you dare look down on me?
Don’t you know who the heck I am?” scoffed Keegan
disdainfully. He was so angry that he was breathless.
Keegan then noticed that Emmanuel still remained
impassive. He shook his head in anger.
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“I joined the army at fourteen, made the field division
at seventeen, and was awarded the rank of junior
lieutenant at twenty!” hissed Keegan. “Now, there are
many officers under my command! I’m not some
small–time gangster! I’m a real, gun–wielding soldier
who has killed before!”
Keegan’s loud voice and imposing aura terrified
everyone.
Having said that, the scorn returned to Keegan’s face
as he looked at Emmanuel. “Now, do you dare display
such arrogance before me?”
Everyone assumed that Emmanuel was going to be
quaking in his boots. However, nobody expected this
gynecologist to look contemptuously at Keegan and
retort, “Do you think it’s an honor to have killed before?”
These words made Milani, Chase, and everyone else
very anxious.
After all, if a man said that he had killed before, he
wasn’t fooling around. This was not a game of
Werewolves!
Is Emmanuel truly not afraid of being killed?
Milani had changed her opinion of Emmanuel after
seeing the way he behaved tonight. For one to be this
arrogant, he is definitely a genius. However, I think he
won’t live for long!
There were already many people paying attention to
the commotion, but after the two exchanged barbs
tit–for–tat, more and more people gathered around
them.
Lexi had also never imagined Ms. Mackenzie’s husband
to be so plucky.
No wonder I heard rumors that he’d managed to
impress someone like Mr. Webber! However, he didn’t
hesitate to pick a fight with Keegan to protect the
woman behind him. I wonder what their relationship is.
If Ms. Mackenzie finds out about this, she’s going to be
so angry!
Right now, Keegan was extremely livid.
Keegan was a well–known figure among the upper
echelons of Yeringham and had a reputation for a hot
temper and behaving impulsively. There had been
many young heirs of these families who had gotten
into conflicts with Keegan, only to be defeated by his
fists.
If even such rich and powerful people were afraid to
take revenge on Keegan, what gave this poor nobody
the audacity to pick a fight with Keegan?
The whole situation was preposterous.
Keegan wanted to pull out the gun from his waist in a
fit of rage.
“Keegan Doyle!” yelled Roselynn.
When Roselynn saw what was about to unfurl, she
hurriedly tried to put a stop to this. “I’m not your
girlfriend or your woman! Why do you care who I’m
speaking to? I don’t want to go elsewhere with you
either!”
Keegan was already angry and paid Roselynn no
mind. As such, he continued to draw his gun.
Emmanuel quickly shook off Keegan’s hand and
pushed him away, putting some distance between
them.
Just as things were about to get heated, another voice
was heard entering the fray. “What’s the meaning of
this? Who dares cause a ruckus at the Quillen family’s
banquet?”
As soon as those words were spoken, an old man in a
black suit walked in quickly with the staff stationed
on–site.
The onlookers looked more and more excited.
“I never expected Mr. Smith to come over personally.
This is going to be such a treat!”
“The Quillen family is the number one family in
Yeringham. Mrs. Quillen was also promoted to deputy
mayor! If the two of them dare to make trouble at her
banquet, nobody is going to let things slide.”
A group of women immediately began to gossip.
Milani immediately leaned over and snorted derisively.
“It’s best to drive out this gynecologist. An intrusion to
this banquet by the likes of him serves only to cheapen
the atmosphere!”
When Keegan saw Adam, he immediately lowered his
hand and tried to take control of the situation. “Mr.
Smith, I am Keegan Doyle of the Doyle family. I
assumed that tonight was meant to be an elegant
affair. I never expected such unruly people to barge in.
It’s really disappointing!”
Adam was taken aback.
The Doyle family was also quite powerful in Yeringham.
Keegan’s mother was an official figure, so Adam dared
not offend the Doyle family so easily. Humbly, Adam
replied, “I’m truly sorry about this, Mr. Doyle. If someone
managed to sneak in, it’s definitely negligence on our
part. Please allow me to investigate this.”
After this, Adam turned to face Emmanuel with an icy
look. “Sir, please show me your invitation!”
Roselynn immediately became nervous and retorted,
“Why do you want Emmanuel to show you an invitation
just because of one accusation from Keegan? He’s not
the organizer!”
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“Mr. Doyle’s mother is a good friend of Ms. Lorelei. Since
he’s questioning the validity of someone’s presence, it’s
naturally my job as the person in charge to sort this
out!” replied Adam.
Adam then added, “Since I’ve never seen this
gentleman before and his clothing seems quite out of
place for a banquet like this, I need him to show me an
invitation!”
Given that it was a reasonable answer, Roselynn could
not refute it.
What do I do?
What’s more, someone suddenly shouted, “His name is
Emmanuel Lowe, and he is a gynecologist. I daresay
that he snuck inside without an invitation!”
Milani had been waiting for this opportunity for a long
time. How could she pass up a chance at revenge?
She really wanted to see Emmanuel being kicked out
in full view. It was going to be satisfying, and it could
allow her to vent her hatred.
“Right! Just look at his outfit! He claims that he
received an invitation to this banquet. I refuse to
believe it!”
As soon as Milani spoke, the women surrounding her
echoed in agreement.
The one thing a banquet like this did not lack were
lapdogs and self–righteous women. They were fond of
using someone’s allegedly lowly status to elevate
themselves.
Right now, Emmanuel was nothing but a lowly
miscreant to them.
“Sir, please show me your invitation now. Otherwise,
you can’t blame us for being rude.”
Adam’s expression had turned grim.
As the banquet manager, Adam could be blamed for
negligence if someone slipped inside amid all this
confusion. If the situation continued to escalate, it was
going to be hard for Adam to explain what happened.
“I don’t have an invitation,” confessed Emmanuel.
Roselynn looked on helplessly because her invitation
did not qualify her to be on the third floor, let alone
bring in a stranger.
This scene caused an uproar.
“Ms. Roselynn, this man is riffraff! He has no business
being with you. Come over to my side!”
An arrogant smile finally made its way to Keegan’s lips.
Keegan was even showing off in front of Roselynn, and
there was nothing to conceal the disdain he had for
Emmanuel in his eyes.
This man is indeed good–looking and skilled, but so
what? He has no identity or status. On top of that, he’s
just scum. What can he use to compete against me?
“This is an outrage! How did you sneak inside without
an invitation?” asked Adam angrily.
If this became an even bigger deal, Adam, the person
in charge, was going to have a hard time explaining
this to his superiors.
Fortunately, this incident had yet to alert the bigwigs
upstairs. Otherwise, it was going to be even harder to
contain.
“Goodness, Emmanuel. What are you going to do this
time?”
Milani was very happy, and there was nothing but
gleeful excitement all over her face.
Emmanuel could not explain. If he spoke the truth,
Roselynn was going to be implicated too. As such, he
chose to remain silent for the time being.
“Why is there such a ruckus? What on earth has
happened?”
Claudette was attending another social event at a
different banquet hall. She had just ascended the third
floor when she realized that a group of people was
gathered in a corner.
She hurried over to take a look and noticed that it was
Emmanuel and Roselynn who were caught in the
middle.
“Emmanuel seems to be in a tight spot. What do I do?”
muttered Claudette.
When she saw so many people deliberately making
things difficult for Emmanuel, Claudette was quite
anxious.
Claudette had a very unique illness back then. She had
seen many female gynecologists but failed to find a
cure. In the end, Emmanuel, a male doctor, was the
one who succeeded in curing her.
A disease of that nature was not going to be cured
after a single visit. To make a complete recovery,
Claudette met Emmanuel many times in secret.
Of course, Claudette had undressed numerous times
in front of Emmanuel too. It was quite embarrassing to
think about.
Back then, she was barely twenty years old.
Since women had a sense of loyalty, Claudette’s heart
vaguely affirmed this man’s character simply because
he had seen her body so many times.
The most important thing was that Emmanuel bore no
ill intent when he examined her. His clear eyes and
serious expression were deeply imprinted into her
mind.
Gradually, Claudette developed a liking for the tall and
handsome Emmanuel, which was different from how
she felt about other men.
Just then, Milani’s voice rang across the room once
more. “Everyone, do be careful. For all we know, he’s a
thief who snuck in to pickpocket us!”
Immediately, everyone present started frantically
checking their valuables for fear of anything missing.
When Roselynn saw this, she began to panic too.
With so many people present, she was worried that
someone was going to announce that they had lost
something. If that happened, Emmanuel was going to
stand no chance of proving his innocence.
Emmanuel furrowed his brows. He didn’t think that
Milani was going to be so vicious.
“Everyone, please accept my apology. I was the one
who brought him in!”
Just then, Claudette finally strode in.
When she showed up, there was another uproar.
Although Claudette was a discreet person, she was still
a scion of the wealthy Lenoir family. There were few
present who did not know her.
Claudette was also a classy beauty who had plenty of
admirers. Many people had mixed feelings when they
saw her sticking up for Emmanuel.
Emmanuel looked over and saw that Claudette was
smiling faintly at him.
It was quite a delicate smile.
Emmanue! immediately responded with a faint smile
of his own.
Just as he was about to be swept away by everyone’s
accusations and insults, this young lady actually stood
up for him, like a small boat going against the current.
Emmanuel was very grateful for her kind gesture.
“I’m sorry, Ms. Lenoir. Although you are a distinguished
guest, you have no right to just invite an outsider!”
“No. She was not the one who invited me!”
Just as Adam was about to make things difficult for
Claudette, Emmanuel stepped in to defend her
instead. “Ms. Lenoir only wanted to help me out of
kindness. This has nothing to do with her.”
Emmanuel was already prepared to be chased out of
the venue and did not want to implicate anyone else.
Claudette sighed helplessly. She did not expect
Emmanuel to say this.
Now, everyone was ganging up on Emmanuel and
treating him like a thief. Even though Claudette had no
right to bring him in, she could at least find a way to
smooth things over. Why did he turn down this kind
gesture of hers?
Does Emmanuel not think of me as a friend?
“Fine. If that’s so, then you admit to sneaking in!”
Adam had already lost his patience, not wanting to
spare a second glance at Emmanuel. “Guards! Drag
this riffraff out of here!”
The crowd who was coldly watching the scene unfold
immediately burst into a flurry of activity.
“Hmph. Imagine being a loser and still having the guts
to sneak into a prestigious event like this. We can’t let
this slide! He needs to be handed over to the police!”
“Indeed! He has disturbed the public order and should
be subjected to administrative detention!”
“Everyone, check and see if your valuables are still
there. There’s only one person to be blamed for this.”
If anything, a lot of the banquet’s attendees merely
came to show off their superiority.
However, this sense of superiority came at the expense
of someone else. They saw how this person, who had
no right to be here, had trespassed on private property
to sneak into this banquet. Given that they had every
right to stay as guests, they felt a sense of
accomplishment. Some even took the time to spread
this on Instagram to act cool.
Now that things have gone to this extent, Claudette
could not do much else to help. She merely looked at
Emmanuel’s lone figure and sighed.
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Chase stood silently, his expression betraying a hint of
smugness as he watched Emmanuel being encircled
by a group of bodyguards.
Milani was inwardly delighted. Emmanuel, this should
show you your place. Who are you to even think that
you want to marry me? We’re from two different
worlds.
Keegan puffed his chest up, sending a clear message
to all present that anyone who attempted to snatch
his significant other away from him would result in dire
consequences.
To their surprise, Emmanuel remained calm and
unfazed.
He had no interest in status and prestige at all, so he
didn’t find this situation humiliating. Confident in the
knowledge that he had done nothing wrong, he was
not concerned with the potential of being falsely
accused.
However, many people assumed he was scared
senseless as he said nothing.
The bodyguards were about to take action when an
icy voice resonated around the hall. “Wait! Who in the
world would dare to kick him out?”
Those present were ultra–wealthy, but they still felt
chills running down their spines upon hearing the
piercingly cold voice.
Not long ago, Adam was exhibiting a haughty attitude
as he attempted to take control of the mayhem that
had broken out at the party. However, he now seemed
to resemble a child who had been chastised by an
adult.
Adam nervously glanced in the direction of the voice
and saw Beatrix Quillen making her way to the area.
His heart sank as he shivered in trepidation.
Everyone also turned to look at the young heiress.
Beatrix Quillen, who was only twenty years old, made a
grand entrance accompanied by an entourage that
lent her a certain degree of intimidation.
Tonight, she was dressed to the nines, looking
absolutely ravishing. She had a few bodyguards by her
side, magnifying her entrance and allowing her to
outshine the other affluent people in the hall.
Wherever she went, people would make way for her as
though she was royalty.
“Who is she? Her entrance was so grand!” Milani
muttered curiously.
The manager from Cloud Construction gasped,
covering her mouth with her hand as she chastised,
“Stop acting like a fool! That’s Ms. Beatrix, from the
Quillen family. They’re the wealthiest family in all of
Yeringham, and this gathering is to mark the occasion
of her aunt’s promotion to the deputy mayor of the
city!”
“What? Ms. Beatrix of the Quillen family?” Milani’s face
paled visibly.
She was an ordinary woman who had just been
promoted to a senior executive role at Cloud
Construction’s project. Despite her newfound success,
she was vain, just like any other woman, so she had
heard a lot about the Quillen family.
I heard that the Quillen family is worth billions. Ms.
Beatrix might not be a real princess, but she is more
influential than royalty in Yeringham! Why is she here?
“M–Ms. Beatrix!” Adam greeted hastily as dread filled
his heart.
He regretted his hasty judgment. If Ms. Beatrix had
indeed invited this man to the party, I’ll be doomed!
However, his years of experience on the job were
enough for him to regain his composure quickly. He
then offered a flattering smile. “Ms. Beatrix, what brings
you here? Can I help you with anything?”
“Help me? You’re trying to kick someone from the
Quillen family out of the hall. Are you sure you’re
helping me?”
Emmanuel is Mackenzie’s husband. How dare these
people kick him out of the Quillen family’s party? They
must have a death wish!
Beatrix’s frosty words caused everyone to gasp in
disbelief.
Someone from the Quillen family? Did Ms. Beatrix just
say that this man is part of the Quillen family?
Roselynn’s eyes widened in amazement as a thought
crossed her mind. Could it be possible that
Emmanuel’s wife is a Quillen, the wealthiest family?
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Adam’s face turned as pale as a sheet.
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Those who laughed and enjoyed Emmanuel’s
misfortune earlier felt their cheeks heat up in
embarrassment.
None of them knew that the man who looked shabby
was, in fact, part of the Quillen family.
When did the Quillen family have a man among them?
Milani’s mind had gone blank, while Chase dared not
utter a word.
Even Claudette couldn’t hide her shock. Emmanuel has
joined the Quillen family? Does he work for them? Or
has he become a live–in son–in–law?
Despite being the center of attention, Emmanuel was
confused as he didn’t know who Beatrix was.
Adam hastily explained, “Ms. Beatrix, I am deeply sorry
for my error. I had absolutely no idea that this man
was your personal guest, nor did I know he was a
member of the esteemed Quillen family!”
“If you don’t know anything, why didn’t you check first?
Isn’t it rude to kick someone out after allowing him
entry?”
Beatrix’s retort struck Adam silent.
At first, he intended to look into the issue further, but
upon overhearing people talking, particularly Milani’s
comment, he made an impulsive decision without
conducting an investigation into Emmanuel’s identity.
This is my fault. If Ms. Beatrix tells Old Mr. Quillen about
this, I’ll get fired tonight.
“I’m really sorry, sir. The inconsiderate treatment you
received was due to my oversight. Please accept my
apology!”
With that, Adam gave a polite bow, seeking
Emmanuel’s forgiveness.
That sight caused everyone’s jaws to drop open in
disbelief.
Emmanuel is just a useless man. Who is he to get
treated this way?
Milani bit her lip, refusing to accept what happened in
front of her face.
Many shared her sentiment, too.
At first, Emmanuel was met with scornful stares, but
now, the people who had regarded him with such
contempt were casting him glances of surprise and
admiration.
Some were even sneaking out of the hall as they were
afraid Emmanuel would settle scores with them with
Beatrix’s help.
Emmanuel gazed at Beatrix in surprise, as he still had
no idea who she was.
Beatrix merely winked at him smugly.
Before Emmanuel said a word, Adam kept his head
bowed.
An air of awkward silence lingered in the air.
“It’s fine. You were just doing your job, anyway,”
Emmanuel said.
He didn’t blame Adam for treating him that way.
Nevertheless, he was a vengeful person and added,
“However, this young man named Keegan was
arrogant and insolent, so I don’t think he should stay
here lest he bullies someone else. Do you understand
what I’m saying?”
Hearing that, Keegan raised his hand tactfully and left
the scene before Adam could take action.
No matter how much pride he had, he was not foolish
enough to challenge the Quillen family while they were
hosting a celebration.
Chills ran down everyone’s spines as they started
fearing their fates.
After all, they didn’t side with Emmanuel earlier. If he
were to nitpick on them, they would all have to leave
the party.
Even so, Emmanuel wasn’t that petty. He was not that
foolish to use Beatrix’s reputation to offend the guests.
After dealing with the situation, Beatrix turned to
Claudette and Roselynn. “Ladies, I need to talk to him.
in private. Will you please excuse us?”
Roselynn nodded eagerly. They were currently at the
Quillen family’s party, and Beatrix had just saved them
from a very awkward moment.
Despite her reluctance, Claudette was polite enough
to fake a nonchalant smile. “If he’s part of the Quillen
family, why would you need our approval to bring him
away?”
“Thanks!”
With that, Beatrix tugged the socially inept Emmanuel
away.
Emmanuel’s brows furrowed together. Who is this
young lady? Why didn’t she seek my approval before
tugging me away?
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“Ms. Beatrix, we should keep a distance from each
other and maintain the boundaries with the opposite
gender. Where are you bringing me?”
Finally, Emmanuel couldn’t stand it anymore and
shoved her away.
He was utterly confounded. How did she know me?
“How could you possibly utter such a vile statement?”
Beatrix jeered, her voice dripping with disdain. “It’s
nothing short of repulsive!”
To Beatrix, physical appearance was of the utmost
importance when selecting a partner. She thought
Emmanuel was attractive, and she had also learned
about his valorous accomplishment from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie had relayed to her that Emmanuel’s swift
action enabled the Terence Group’s project to
continue moving forward without a hitch. These factors
combined to give her a very positive impression of him.
However, when she saw him flirting with Roselynn
behind her sister’s back a while ago, her favorable
impression of him disappeared into thin air.
Earlier, she showed up to help Emmanuel upon
receiving Lexi’s report as he was Mackenzie’s husband.
“What are you talking about?” Emmanuel asked with a
frown.
He was asking her to make herself clear.
“What else? You’re married, right? How could you even
think of flirting with someone else behind your wife’s
back? That’s outrageous!” Beatrix exclaimed with her
hands on her hips.
However, Emmanuel wasn’t interested at all in her
curvaceous body. He was amused and didn’t bother
taking another look at her.
“Why are you laughing?” Beatrix demanded.
It was time for Beatrix to demand an explanation. If his
explanation wasn’t satisfactory, she would definitely
make him pay.
Members of the upper–class society in Yeringham
were well acquainted with the Quillen sisters. One was
an ice queen, and another was known for her fiery
temper.
No one had the capacity to calm Beatrix’s temper
when she was in the throes of a furious outburst.
“You’re funny.”
Emmanuel finally deigned himself to look at her. “I
don’t know how you figured out that I’m married, but
you don’t even know that Roselynn is my real sister. Are
you saying that I’m flirting with my sister?”
“Huh? She’s your sister?”
Beatrix gaped in disbelief upon realizing that she had
just embarrassed herself.
I wanted to help Mackenzie catch her husband in the
act and then teach him a lesson for cheating on her. It
turns out they are siblings! Oh, how embarrassing!
“But you don’t look like her!” she insisted.
“Who says siblings must resemble each other?”
Emmanuel was too lazy to explain that he shared the
same physical features as their father, with Roselynn
mirroring their mother’s appearance. No one would
guess they were siblings with their physical
appearances.
“Who are you, though? How are you related to
Mackenzie?” he inquired.
“Huh? You don’t know who I am?” Beatrix was filled with
a strange sense of excitement and was intrigued when
she realized that he had no idea who she was.
I’m his sister–in–law, but he doesn’t even know it. This is
unbelievable!
Emmanuel didn’t seem like he was lying, so Beatrix was
certain that her sister had been keeping things a
secret from him, particularly those relating to their
family.
“I know who you are. You’re Beatrix Quillen, from the
Quillen family. What I would like to know is how you are
related to my wife,” Emmanuel stated curiously.
“Well, I won’t tell you anything. You can guess the truth
yourself!” Beatrix stuck her tongue out and turned to
leave.
Fortunately, Mackenzie and I have totally opposite
characters. He doesn’t know that we’re siblings.
Emmanuel knitted his brows. They both share the
same surname. Could it be that my wife is related to
the rich Quillen family?
After chatting briefly with Emmanuel, Beatrix returned
to the top floor and found Mackenzie.
Mackenzie had a productive discussion with a
business owner. After she promised to enter into a
collaboration, the owner expressed his gratitude and
left happily.
Those who had the privilege of partnering with the
Quillen family from Yeringham were exceptionally
lucky as they would be rewarded with an abundance
of wealth.
“Mackenzie!” Beatrix greeted and approached her.
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“What? Where did you go just now?” Mackenzie
inquired casually after noticing her sister had
disappeared for a while.
“Hehe! I went to help you spy on a cheating husband,
of course!”
“What?”
Mackenzie frowned, and her gaze instantly became icy
cold.
When Beatrix saw her sister’s reaction, she appeared
scared on the outside, but she was ecstatic on the
inside. The stronger her reaction, the more important
that man is to her!
If it were any other man, Mackenzie would not be
bothered to spare them a glance even if he was
hooking up with other women in public, let alone show
any expression.
What exactly is that man capable of? I can’t believe he
can make my sister care about him.
However, to Beatrix’s disappointment, Mackenzie
merely frowned for a second before walking away with
an expression of indifference.
On the contrary, the former pouted, thinking it was not
fun, and ran after her. “Mackenzie, are you just going to
condone that man’s behavior?”
Mackenzie pretended to find it funny. “We agreed when
we married that it was all for show. Hence, I don’t care
if he cheats on me, let alone picks up girls!”
Naturally, she hoped that Emmanuel would cheat.
When that happened, she would have a legitimate
reason to get a divorce, and Terence would have
nothing to say about it.
“Is that so?”
Beatrix was a shrewd girl, and having lived with her
sister for so many years, how could she not know her
well?
She won’t even bother to explain herself if she truly
doesn’t care.
Moreover, she could easily tell that Mackenzie’s
carefree smile was fake.
For a woman with my sister’s personality, pretending to
smile carefreely is already very telling. She genuinely
cares about that man on the inside! Hehe! Maybe this
is the power of marriage?
“Then I’ll go to that man again, say you don’t care, and
let him continue what he’s doing!”
With that said, Beatrix deliberately turned around and
ran.
However, she had only run a little when she found
herself stuck in the same spot. It turned out that
Mackenzie had grabbed her from behind.
“Come back. You’d better mind your own business!
Otherwise, I’ll get Grandpa to give him to you!”
Mackenzie’s tactic worked as Beatrix immediately stuck
out her tongue and gave in.
The latter had just turned twenty and did not want to
be tied down by love so soon.
After the two sisters finished chatting, Mackenzie
continued socializing with the business elites but
became a little absent–minded.
Even she found it very strange. Why do images of
Emmanuel chatting and laughing with other women
keep appearing in my mind?
Before the banquet was over, she felt disinterested and
left the venue.
When she returned to Yociam Residence, she found
that the house was pitch–black.
She glanced at her watch and saw that it would be
eleven o’clock in twenty–five minutes. Emmanuel still
isn’t back yet?
“D*mn it!”
Mackenzie was furious. She hated nightlife and disliked
others disturbing her sleep at night even more.
My sleep will be disrupted if Emmanuel returns too late.
A woman’s complexion will suffer if she doesn’t get
enough sleep.
Indeed, she had already explained clearly to herself
that the reason for her anger was not because he was
picking up girls outside!
When that man comes back, I must set some rules for
him!
She was not expecting him to step into the house not
long after she entered it.
“Eh? You’re back so late too?”
Seeing that Mackenzie appeared to have just returned,
Emmanuel took advantage of the situation and asked,
unaware that the two had attended the same banquet
that night.
Mackenzie felt even more frustrated. She could
rightfully set rules for him if he had returned after
eleven o’clock, but now, she could not vent her anger.
“I will never return home after eleven as I must rest
before that. Got it?”
“Uh… Understood!”
Emmanuel nodded, but he felt that she seemed angry.
Why do I feel like her words carried a hint of hostility?
“Where did you go tonight?”
Mackenzie pretended to inquire casually in the next
moment, but her gaze was sharp. Let’s see how he
responds.
Chapter 38
“What’s the matter? Are you going to check up on me
from now on, Ms. Quillen?” Emmanuel casually joked.
After all, Mackenzie had never asked him where he had
gone in the past.
Mackenzie clenched her fists involuntarily, but she
released them the next moment and said with a grim
smile, “I don’t have time to check on you. I just wanted
to let you know that you are not permitted to return
home after eleven in the future, even if you are dating
another woman. Otherwise, just don’t come back!
Understand?”
Emmanuel found it odd as he nodded. Why do I keep
feeling that she meant something else? But I didn’t go
out with any woman tonight!
Mackenzie felt even more upset when she saw that he
made an excuse to avoid answering her question. It
looks like this man is truly hiding something from me.
Sure enough, men are trash. They are primitive
animals that can’t control their lower body!
However, after having that thought, she felt that it was
not right. Although he’s having an emotional affair, he
hasn’t done so physically, so he’s not considered a
failure to control his lower body. Even if I wish to expose
him in front of Grandpa, I don’t have any evidence at
the moment.
Ding!
Ding!
Just then, Mackenzie received a few messages on her
phone.
She assumed it was for work, so she took out her
phone without any hesitation.
Only after unlocking the phone screen did she realize
that they were images sent by her sister.
All of them were photos of Emmanuel and Roselynn
chatting and acting intimate at the banquet earlier
that night!
Emmanuel glanced at the photos inadvertently and
immediately froze.
It took a while before he spoke. “Didn’t you say you
don’t care who I was dating? But you sent someone to
follow me and take pictures?”
Mackenzie lifted her head and looked into his eyes. To
her surprise, she did not know how to explain it.
“I didn’t arrange this!” she responded after a long while.
However, after explaining, she felt that something was
wrong again. An icy glint shone in her beautiful eyes,
and her embarrassment turned into anger. “How dare
you act so intimate with another woman after getting
married?”
“Why can’t I? That’s the woman I love the most! What’s
wrong with me attending the banquet with her?”
Emmanuel asked, sounding amused.
“You…”
Mackenzie had the urge to kick him viciously away at
that moment.
One truly can’t judge a book by its cover. He looks
gentlemanly, yet he’s actually so shameless! I can’t
believe he said that he loved another woman the most
in front of his legal wife!
“Actually, it doesn’t matter if you arranged it!”
When Emmanuel saw Mackenzie was truly enraged, he
only smiled and said frankly, “However, please send a
more professional detective the next time. This one
only takes pictures and videos of me and my sister.
What a waste of phone memory!”
“Your sister?”
Mackenzie was taken aback. She suddenly felt a little
embarrassed.
My sister misunderstood and went to spy on my
husband, but she ended up making a fool of herself by
taking intimate photos of my husband and his sister.
And+just got angry about it…
“That’s right. Her name is Roselynn Lowe. Would you like
to see her ID card?”
As Emmanuel said that, he unlocked his phone, which
contained the electronic copy of his sister’s ID card.
“How boring!”
Mackenzie did not look at it and turned around, 4
wanting to slip away.
That topic had embarrassed her too much.
Who am I? The indifferent CEO of Terence Group, a
woman who is publicly acknowledged to have
misandry! If the news of tonight’s incident spreads, it
can surely scare someone to death.
“By the way, Ms. Quillen. Are you related to the
wealthiest family in Yeringham, the Quillen family?”
Mackenzie wanted to leave, but Emmanuel interrupted
her by asking that question.
I must find out the truth!
She glanced back over her shoulder but did not speak.
This woman is stunning, especially in an evening gown
tonight. A simple glance at her back is already
breathtakingly beautiful. If it was captured on film, it
would be a stunning blockbuster that would
undoubtedly make countless hearts flutter when
shown on the big screen!
Emmanuel forced himself to look calm and continued,
“My sister and I went to the banquet tonight, and I
heard that the eldest daughter of the wealthiest
family, the Quillen family, was also there. Doesn’t
Terence Group belong to the Quillen family? You share
the same surname, so could you be related to her?”
Mackenzie found it oddly amusing. I can’t believe he
hasn’t figured out my identity. That’s strange. Why do I
have a sense of accomplishment? It’s like playing a
high–level Werewolf game where one gets a thrill from
successfully hiding one’s identity and securing the final
victory.
“Of course we are related!”
“Really? What kind of relation?”
“She’s my boss!”
“Uh…”
It was Emmanuel’s turn to be stunned.
For some reason, Mackenzie felt proud of herself. I
finally get to trick him back. We’re even now!
However, he suddenly let out a sigh. “Thank goodness
you’re not from that family,” he said.
“You don’t want me to be the richest man’s daughter?”
It was Mackenzie’s turn to be curious. He doesn’t want
his wife to be rich? Is it a deliberate disguise?
“Of course, I don’t,” Emmanuel said sincerely. “I already
feel pressured when I get along with you now!”
“Oh? You feel pressured?”
Mackenzie was intrigued and wanted to know how he
felt when he was with her.
t
“Yes. Men will surely feel pressured if they earn less
than women!” Emmanuel replied honestly. “If you are
also the richest man’s daughter, I may be more
cautious when getting along with you in the future!
Fortunately, the gap between us is not that big, and if I
work hard, I might still be able to catch up with you!”
Pfft!
Mackenzie could not resist chuckling.
Oh, my… This man with an annual salary of eighty
thousand said he wants to catch up with me!
“What are you laughing at?”
Emmanuel felt that her smile was humiliating to him.
“I’m not looking down on you, so please do your best!”
After saying that casually with a chuckle, Mackenzie
turned and left the hall.
It would be eleven o’clock soon, and she must take a
bath and rest before that. She must not disrupt her
schedule.
However, she could still hear Emmanuel talking behind
her. “I knew you’re not the eldest daughter of the
Quillen family. People say that she’s a lesbian. Besides,
if she’s so rich but remains single at the age of
twenty–seven, she must be ugly!”
You b*stard!
Mackenzie clenched her fists discreetly. I can’t believe
he thinks that I’m ugly. Hmph! Sure enough, he’s not
that bright!
Emmanuel could not help but frown and ask when he
saw Mackenzie turning around and heading straight
into the bathroom, “Are you going to take a bath?”
“Obviously!”
Mackenzie’s frosty voice rang out from the bathroom.
Why would I enter the bathroom if not to take a bath?
To eat?
“I don’t believe you brought any clothes. Do you intend
to wear the same clothes, or do you intend to walk out
naked?”
After his kind reminder, the bathroom door opened
again in two seconds, and she walked out with a
murderous look on her face.
In the past, she was too used to going into the
bathroom to take a shower without bringing her
clothes, and she would come out with just a towel
draped on her after her bath.
The night Emmanuel went to The Paradise, she still did
that!
However, she forgot that he was at home that night.
“By the way, what do you do with your changed
clothes?” Emmanuel took the opportunity to ask, since
he had not seen her drying her clothes in the past few
days, let alone changing her clothes.
“What are you trying to do?”
Mackenzie just happened to be leaving the room with
clean clothes, so she could not help but be wary when
she heard his question.
She heard that many men like to take women’s
change of clothes, especially undergarments.
This man can’t be setting his sights on my change of
clothes to do something funny, can he?
Chapter 39
“To help you wash them, of course!” stated Emmanuel.
While he and Mackenzie didn’t have a lot of romantic
feelings for each other, and their personalities were
incongruent, he still felt compelled to obey his mother
and take good care of his wife. She may be a
disciplined and hard–working woman at her job, but
she doesn’t know how to care for herself. I’ve realized
that after living with her for a few days. The fact that
she has gastric issues despite her young age is proof!
“You’re helping me wash them?” Mackenzie was
stunned for a moment before she sneered, “Are you
joking? Why should I let a man do my laundry? Who
knows what kind of perverted things you’ll do with
them?”
I can’t believe she thinks like that. In response,
Emmanuel couldn’t help but remark, “Do you seriously
think your dirty clothing is some kind of treasure? I’m a
gynecologist, so I’ve seen vaginal discharge, pee, and
even feces stuck on women’s clothing before. Which
one do you think is a treasure?”
“You!” She felt offended.
After all, she was an admired figure who men would
feel honored even to touch or take in her body
fragrance.
Yet Emmanuel made her sound like she was dirty and
vulgar.
“How do you know men won’t touch your clothes if you
wash them at a dry cleaner? I’ll be impressed if you
always discard your clothes after only wearing them
once. Otherwise, that will only allow more opportunities
for men to touch your undergarments.” His thoughts
were different from the average man’s.
In his eyes, women’s secretion wasn’t anything furtive.
After all, he had tested them multiple times.
Hearing that, Mackenzie gritted her teeth.
Usually, she would pack her clothing in the morning
before handing it to Lexi and letting the latter deal with
- it.
She never had time to pay attention to minor matters
like that. Therefore, she didn’t care who washed her
clothing as long as they returned clean.
“Relax, it’ll all be done by a washing machine and a
dryer. If you have time to fold your clothes, I don’t even
need to touch them once for the whole process,”
explained Emmanuel. She really doesn’t know how to
live a life. Is she planning to have her clothes washed
in a dry cleaner for the rest of her life even though
she’s wealthy?
“When did you buy a washing machine?” Mackenzie
asked because she had never bought one, seeing that
she had never thought of using it.
“I bought one online the day I moved in. It only arrived
today.”
She glanced at him coldly before relenting. “Hmph!
You’re dead if I find out you did something
inappropriate with my clothes!”
That rendered him speechless. Although, he didn’t feel
the need to argue with her because he thought it was
natural for a beautiful and proud woman to be
protective of herself.
Moments later, he continued, “Oh yeah, I’ve stocked the
fridge with a bunch of frozen food and even bought a
microwave. If you’re hungry, just heat something up
and eat them. Ask me for help if you don’t know how to
do it.”
Shock appeared on Mackenzie’s countenance. I can’t
believe he knows how to do so many things that are
typically done by a woman.
“Also, I bought a subway pass for you. If you’re not in a
hurry, you can take the subway or a bus to your
workplace. It’ll help you save some money.” Emmanuel
then handed a card to her.
However, she didn’t accept it. What kind of joke is this?
I’m the daughter of the Quillen family and the CEO of
Terence Group. There’s no way I’ll ever ride a subway or
bus!
“You should go and take a bath. I’ll put this on your
desk. It’s up to you if you want to use it.” He didn’t force
her to take it because she had a car while he didn’t.
Without delay, she scoffed and entered the bathroom.
Sighing, Emmanuel reminded. “You forgot to lock the
door again!” I won’t accidentally open the door when
she’s bathing because I know she doesn’t lock it.
However, I’m worried that, one day, a visitor will open
the door by mistake. The situation will be incredibly
awkward if that happens.
Chapter 40
“I got it. Why are you so long–winded when you’re a
man?” admonished Mackenzie icily.
After she ended her sentence, she felt it took quite a
long time to calm herself down. I must admit, life after
marriage vastly differs from a single life. It seems like
it’ll take me some time to get used to living with
another person.
The next day was Sunday, yet she still left the house at
half past six in the morning.
For a workaholic, there were basically no rest days or
holidays, only work days.
Sitting in her office, she used her phone to check the
surveillance footage instead of dealing with her
matters hurriedly as she always did.
The edges of her lips curved upward when she thought
about how Emmanuel didn’t know she could monitor
everything that happened in the house. I want to see
what he’s doing when I’m not around.
Unbeknownst to her, Beatrix just happened to have
arrived outside her office, secretly watching her.
“D*mn it! I knew that man was unreliable!” Suddenly,
Mackenzie slapped her hand on the table because she
saw him washing her pants by hand. He told me he
would let the washing machine do the laundry! What
right does he have to touch my pants?
Hmph! That’s so personal! Wait a minute…
The next moment, she instantly blushed because she
realized why he was doing that. Apparently, he was
removing her bodily secretion from the pants, which
was very difficult for a washing machine to do.
“I’m going to kill that man!” She exploded with rage
and embarrassment.
Outside the office, Beatrix thoroughly enjoyed
watching her sister’s reaction because she rarely got a
glimpse of that side of her older sibling.
Suddenly, someone patted her shoulder, frightening
her and spurring her to turn around.
“Why are you hiding outside Ms. Quillen’s office, Ms.
Beatrix?” Lexi couldn’t help but ask.
Hastily, she argued, “I–I’m not! I came here to learn
from her!”
At that moment, she was working as a management
trainee while studying.
When she wasn’t busy with her studies or had a
semester break, she would help her sister out at the
company and learn how to run a business from her.
“Here to learn? Why do I feel like you’re peeping at
her?” While Lexi was a subordinate, she had a good
relationship with the sisters.
Hence, when no one was around, she would joke with
Beatrix.
“Shh! Don’t talk nonsense!” Immediately, she whispered
into her ear. “Actually, Grandpa gave me a secret
mission. He asked me to watch over my sister and her
husband as well as help them conceive as soon as
possible.”
“What?” Lexi was shocked but skeptical. “Are you telling
the truth?” Can you really persuade them to conceive?
Also, since it’s a secret mission, why are you telling me
this?
“Of course, but the situation isn’t looking great right
now. Based on Mackenzie’s current state, I think she
may kick her husband out at any moment!”
speculated Beatrix based on what she saw earlier.
Knitting her eyebrow, Lexi thought, I interacted with
Emmanuel a few times before, and I don’t think he’s as
simple as he appears to be. That much was evident
when he helped me handle the scammer, deal with Mr.
Webber, and handily grab Keegan’s fist last night. If he
weren’t capable in some way, Old Mr. Quillen wouldn’t
have taken a liking to him.
Then, she said, “I disagree with you, Ms. Beatrix. I think
that man will keep staying by her side.”
Her words stunned Beatrix. Does she actually think that
man can stand someone like Mackenzie?