Novel Update
Chapter 137
The next moment, Emmanuel emerged from the situation unharmed.
“H–How…”
Beatrix was in disbelief as she looked at Emmanuel and then at Mackenzie.
She didn’t want Mackenzie to think she was playing a prank or lying to her.
“Step back!” Mackenzie quickly commanded the bodyguards as she still had
to pretend to be poor.
Taking advantage of Emmanuel’s obliviousness, Mackenzie made her way
toward him.
Beatrix decided not to disturb Mackenzie and her husband any further. She
swiftly retreated from the scene along with the bodyguards.
As Emmanuel lifted his gaze, he caught sight of Beatrix and the twelve skilled
bodyguards. Yet, he didn’t link them to Mackenzie. He presumed they were
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Next, he shifted his attention to his wife.
“Why are you here, Ms. Quillen?”
“You idiot! Are you trying to be heroic again?” Mackenzie scolded, her eyes
filled with concern.
“I’ve actually been holding back for a while, but Ms. Beatrix is my boss. How
can I stand by and do nothing?” Emmanuel explained while scratching his
head. He felt apologetic for causing his wife to worry and go through the
trouble of coming to check on him.
“Let’s talk when we reach home!” Mackenzie grabbed his sleeve in frustration
and pulled him along.
Beatrix, who had observing from afar, found it incredibly hard to believe that
Mackenzie, known for her cold demeanor and aversion to physical contact,
was now willingly holding a man’s hand.
Even though it was just the act of holding his sleeve, it signified a remarkable
breakthrough nonetheless.
“Ms. Thompson,” a group of burly men from the Sky Wolf Society called out in
unison outside the hotel.
Ignoring her subordinates, Eve walked out of the hotel and fixed her gaze on
the departing couple.
What a beauty! He certainly has excellent taste!
Eve couldn’t help but mock herself. She swiftly put on sunglasses,
reestablishing her unapproachable aura, and waved her hand to signal her
entourage to leave.
On the way back home, Mackenzie remained silent until they were inside and
the door was closed.
“From now on, you are not allowed to go out at night. You always end up in
trouble! Are you some violent maniac who needs to get into fights every time
you step out?”
They had been married for less than a month, and he had already gotten
into three fights.
Faced with Mackenzie’s intense interrogation, Emmanuel refrained from
arguing and instead wore a look of mild surprise.
“I didn’t know you care about me so much, Ms. Quillen.”
Mackenzie trembled slightly, and her expression turned solemn. “What are
you talking about? Don’t get ahead of yourself. I’m just afraid that one day
you’ll end up getting beaten to death, and I’ll be widowed. It would be
troublesome to deal with a divorce at that point.”
“I see,” the man responded, well aware that being widowed did not require
going through a divorce procedure. Nevertheless, he made a solemn
promise. “In that case, Ms. Quillen, I assure you I won’t let anyone beat me to
death before the divorce.”
“You…” Truly exasperated by the stubborn fool, she decided to display her
assertive CEO aura. “Anyway, from now on, you’re not allowed to go out at
night without my permission. Is that understood?”
“Ms. Quillen, I obtained your permission to go out tonight,” Emmanuel replied
earnestly.
Fine, I can’t be bothered to argue with this idiot any longer. I’m going back to
my room to sleep.
So what if he’s beaten to death? It’s none of my business.
Why did I bother to save him tonight?
Mackenzie quickly justified her actions. I wasn’t going to save him. I was going
to save Beatrix!