Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore
Chapter 474

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Chapter 474

Not long after Mackenzie had the drink, she felt her vision blur. The next

moment, she collapsed on the table with a thud.

“D–Did you just drug me?”

Mackenzie had been on her guard, but Tobias outsmarted her. She only

drank after watching him drink the wine. To her surprise, she was the one

Hosing her consciousness instead of him.

As a well–educated daughter from a wealthy family, she had always known

that eating the antidote that could prevent one from getting poisoned was

merely a fictional plot. Modern medical science proved that it was unrealistic.

“Haha! Ms. Quillen, people have been praising you for your wisdom, but it

seems like they’re exaggerating.” Tobias burst into laughter. “We drank the

wine from the same bottle, but we did not use the same glass. Surprise,

surprise!”

“Screw you!” Mackenzie was overconfident. She assumed that Tobias

wouldn’t use such a dirty trick against her, but he had proved her wrong.

Meanwhile, the drug was kicking in. She didn’t have enough power to yell for

help. Furthermore, Emmanuel couldn’t hear her even if she managed to

shout.

What am I supposed to do?

“No wonder people call you the most beautiful woman in Yeringham. You live

up to your name. The gorgeous face, the curvy body, and the smooth skin… It

must be an enjoyable sensation to leave a mark on your skin, eh?” Tobias

teased as he licked his lips. Desire erupted in his lower abdomen.

He had slept with many women before, from servants to cabin crew,

university students to policewomen. However, the most beautiful CEO in

Yeringham was the first.

Things will change today. Not even Hubert and Quintus can turn her head,

but she’s now at my mercy!

Tobias‘ cheeks flushed in excitement at the thought.

“I have to record such a wonderful moment.”

He had a habit of taking videos of the women he slept with. Sleeping with

Mackenzie was a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity. He couldn’t guarantee

there would be a second time. Therefore, he had to shoot a video, so he

could relive the moment from time to time.

He gave no thought to the consequences as desire blinded his senses.

After placing his phone in a desirable position, Tobias threw himself at

Mackenzie. His body was boiling in desire.

However, he underestimated her.

The icy Mackenzie Quillen had strong willpower. Even though her limbs were

heavy, she raised her foot and kneed him in his groin.

He yelped as a shadow darkened his expression.

F*ck!

Tobias was grateful that she was weak, or she would have caused

permanent damage.

Mackenzie’s attack took her opponent by surprise, but she knew she couldn’t

knock him out. Therefore, she turned around and tried to escape.

She was in no condition to fight him.

“Where the hell do you think you are going? Mackenzie Quillen, I swear I’ll

make you pay the price for angering me until you beg for my mercy!” Tobias

was enraged. He lunged at her with abandon.

Mackenzie staggered for the exit, but he grabbed her by her calf and pulled

her to the ground.

She fell to the ground with a thud. The pain blinded her vision, and she began

to lose consciousness.

“Help me, Emmanuel…” Her words came out in a whisper before she

eventually passed out.

“Mackenzie! Darling!” As if he could hear Mackenzie crying for help, Emmanuel

rushed into the villa in anxiety.

Just when he was about to barge into the villa, Felix stopped him in his tracks.

A group of professional bodyguards stood behind Felix.

“Go away! Nobody gets in my way!”

Emmanuel immediately punched the bodyguards and knocked out a few

men as a result. He didn’t dare to or want to waste his time on them.

The bodyguards couldn’t help but back off in a panic at the sight of the man

who had probably gone mad.

It wasn’t only because of Emmanuel’s skill. They could tell he would kill

anyone who got in his way.

Even after working for the Lenoir family for years, the bodyguards had never

seen a man as crazy as Emmanuel.

The music playing in the background gave off a romantic vibe.

Tobias kept filling Mackenzie’s glass with wine. He eyed her in anticipation

while running his tongue across his lips.

Now I see why Quintus likes her. She’s gorgeous. A man won’t need a life

when he has her.

“Cut to the chase, Tobias. How much are you investing in the Terence Group?

And in what terms will you be investing?”

Mackenzie remained the distant person she was. Even though the set–up

was romantic, she wasn’t moved at all. Instead, it disgusted her.

If it wasn’t for the financing for the Terence Group, she would have left earlier.

Since she called him out, Tobias slammed a 15 million check on the table.

Then, he crossed his legs as a proud look enveloped his expression. “Ms.

Quillen, I might not know a thing about doing business, but I’m well–off.”

Staring at the check, Mackenzie couldn’t help but clench her fists before

shooting him a question. “What are the conditions you have for investing in

the Terence Group?”

The Quillen family was rather influential in the industry. Their assets were

worth almost a thousand million. Mackenzie never cared about 15 million in

the past, but the reality was cruel. The Lenoirs and the Verkades were working

together against the Quillen family. The Quillens‘ chance of winning grew with

the investment of 15 million. Therefore, she would fight for it as long as there

was a chance.

“Ha! I can invest more than 15 million in your family’s business.”

Tobias laughed when he noticed the struggle on Mackenzie’s face. “My

mother left me quite a legacy. I have a few million to spend. The Quillen

family doesn’t stand a chance against the Lenoirs if I invest in the Lenoirs to

expand their energy market in Yeringham. Even though it won’t lead to

bankruptcy, the Quillen family will suffer quite a loss. Besides, it won’t be the

wealthiest family in Yeringham anymore.”

Mackenzie had to admit that his words hit a sore spot.

Tobias took in the change in her expression before he spoke up again.

“However, you and I together can push the Quillen family to the top if you’re

willing to marry me.”

She immediately turned him down in a cold voice. “No way.”

A few million could never turn her head.

Even if she wasn’t Emmanuel’s wife, she would never surrender herself to a

Sc*mbag like Tobias.

The corner of Tobias‘ lips twitched in annoyance.

Usually, he would have flipped the table and walked away.

However, he suppressed his anger this time and sighed. “I’m just suggesting. I

know you have misandry. Even Hubert and Quintus can’t turn your head, let

alone me, who has nothing but a few assets.”

Mackenzie relaxed at his words and no longer tried to leave.

Tobias was mesmerized by her gorgeousness as he added, “Ms. Quillen, now

that I’m able to admire you in proximity, I must say you’re prettier than ever. I

can’t believe I’m falling head over heels for you. It never happened in the

past. What about this? Since I’m fond of you, I’ll invest 15 million in the Terence

Group without a condition, provided that you finish, this drink. What do you

say?”

He couldn’t help the curling of his lips after he finished the words.–

Mackenzie had her doubts, but she had no reason to leave at this point.

After a moment of hesitation, she raised the glass. “I don’t see a problem if it’s

just one drink. However, I hope you can keep your promise. After all,

Emmanuel is still waiting for me outside.

Emmanuel? Tobias‘ face contorted in anger at the mention of the man’s

name.

I got slapped by Mr. Schmidt because of that loser! How dare she mention

him again? This is preposterous!

“Sure.” The next moment, Tobias signed the contract. Then, he raised his glass

at Mackenzie with a smile.

Yesterday, he had no choice but to let Emmanuel be because his ace wasn’t

around. However, he had Felix around today. It’s not your lucky day, loser! And

Mackenzie, the icy female president of Yeringham. No man ever turns her

head, but everything will change tonight.

Tobias could barely contain his laughter.