Love At The Wrong Table

Chapter 2002

“Who dared to do this? We cannot let this matter go unresolved.”

Catherine’s voice held a calm assurance, while Teddy, her husband, feigned

surprise, his face a mask of anger and agitation.

“Who knows? It could be the supporters of Ethan and Mason, or perhaps they

sent someone directly to assassinate me,” he replied, his tone laced with

concern.

She maintained her serene demeanor, her expression unwavering. “All three

of us candidates have to deliver speeches to garner votes. It would not be

unusual for someone to be targeted, would it?”

He quickly grasped her implication, nodding thoughtfully. “That is indeed the

case. However, your opponents are too despicable. As your husband, I must

retaliate; we cannot allow them to get away with this.”

Catherine smiled softly at him, her eyes sparkling with warmth. “Teddy, you

are truly good to me. It is such a blessing to be your wife in this lifetime.”

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I feel the same way, he responded, his smile reflecting her affection

They exchanged tender words and bright smiles, yet the air between them

remained free of intimacy. Of course, they had never felt awkward about it

Meanwhile, in the mountainous region of Eldoria, at the former headquarters

of the Silver Fox Military, Emmanuel had been stationed there with his team

for two days. After leaving the Quill Residence, he ensured that everything

was in order in Eldoria before preparing for their upcoming journey to

Zovince.

“Commander, Santiago requests a secret video conference with you.” Sage

reported suddenly, breaking the silence of the room.

Emmanuel nodded in acknowledgment and followed Sage to a secured

room.

Before long, the display screen in the room illuminated, revealing the image

of the Northern Region General

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“Emmanuel, that tactic of leveraging strength against strength was quite

clever. Haha, you truly are a master of strategy,” Santiago exclaimed, a smile

gracing his lips as he regarded Emmanuel with admiration.

He praised him exuberantly. “The Silver Fox Military is an armed force funded

by Teddy through the Quill family. According to our investigations in the

Northern Region, he has established armed groups of varying sizes around

the world using this method.

“By offering these armed groups various privileges from behind the scenes,

he never anticipated that you would take on the banner of the Silver Fox

Military to dismantle the Quill family. Now, he finds himself suffering in silence,

possibly bringing upon himself a whole lot of trouble. Hahaha…”

Emmanuel merely smiled faintly, brushing aside the grandiosity of Santiago’s

words. “It is nothing extraordinary, really!

“Haha…” Santiago laughed heartily, the sound filling the room. “Though it seems simple, implementing such a strategy effectively in real combat and within a short timeframe is indeed very challenging. With the Wolf Warriors in

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the Northern Region and you leading them, it is truly splendid.”

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Not wanting Santiago to continue his boasting, Emmanuel promptly

redirected the conversation. “Commander Adkins, is there something specific

you need to discuss?”

“Indeed, there are a few matters to address. I believe we have already

covered the first one. I trust you will know better how to handle the Quill

family, so I won’t dwell on that,” Santiago replied, his tone shifting to a more

serious note. “The second matter concerns Catherine. She was attacked

during her speech yesterday. The news has already spread across the

nation, implicating Ethan and Mason. Though there is no solid evidence,

incidents like this can greatly affect an opponent’s support.”

Emmanuel nodded, acknowledging the gravity of the situation. On the world

stage, assassination attempts on candidates had become all too familiar.

With three candidates vying for the position of head of Chanaea, it would be

unusual not to encounter such occurrences.

“This is likely a self–directed incident by Catherine, or perhaps it was

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smmanual furrowed his brow, contemplating the weight of Santiago’s

request, but ultimately nodded in agreement.

Santiago’s demeanor became exceptionally grave. “This national election pertains to the fate of Chancea and the well–being of countless citizens. The task you have been assigned is a top–secret national mission that must be

completed. Do you understand?”

1 understand,” Emmanuel replied with resolve, saluting Santiago, ready to

embrace the challenge ahead.

“Excellent. Very good,” Santiago exclaimed, a cheerful glint returning to his

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eyes. “I am getting old, and many matters have become increasingly difficum

for me. I have long sought someone to take my place. Once the national

election concludes, I will pass on my position to you, and you will become the

highest–ranking general of Chanaea,”

Emmanuel offered little interest in the notion of ascending to such a lofty

position, letting out a resigned sigh. “I do not wish to take that on.”

“Why not?” Santiago pressed, clenching his fist in response, a hint of

frustration flickering across his features.

“We can discuss this later. For now, the nation’s affairs must come first.”

Emmanuel chose to refrain from elaborating further, understanding the

weight of responsibility that came with such a role.

He felt no desire to be bogged down by national matters while stationed in

the Northern Region. At that moment, all he truly wanted was the time and

space to protect his wife and children. He knew he could not expect

Mackenzie to abandon everything in the city to accompany him to the

Northern Region, so he needed to discuss this delicate situation with her.

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“Very well, take your time to consider. After the national election, I hope to

receive a clear answer from you,” Santiago said, his tone shifting to a more

understanding note as he decided not to press the issue any further.

With the three matters discussed, the two men concluded their conversation,

each carrying their own thoughts and uncertainties as they prepared to face.

the challenges that lay ahead.

Emmanuel stepped outside, and Shane quickly approached, his movements

filled with eagerness and energy. “Are you feeling alright? Why did you let C0ntent © 2024 (N/ô)velDrama.Org.

Quintus take the lead in protecting Mackenzie? Aren’t you concerned he might get a little too close to your wife? You should have chosen someone

trustworthy, brave, and righteous for that role–someone like me.”

Emmanuel shot him a pointed glare, waiting for the little chubby man to

adopt a pouty, innocent expression. Only then did he reply, “Quintus is

someone I’ve known since my days in Yeringham. He might be a bit of a joker,

but he is undoubtedly someone I can rely on.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Quintus‘ laughter rang out from behind

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them. “Haha! It’s no surprise you see me as your number–one rival in love.

You know me well!*

When Quintus reached Emmanuel, his demeanor shifted to one of

seriousness. “Don’t worry, I will protect Mackenzie with everything I’ve got. As

long as she’s around, I’ll be there too.”

Emmanuel gave his shoulder a reassuring pat, confidence radiating from him. “I believe in you. However, I sincerely hope you both remain safe. Here’s the map of the Western Region’s power distribution that I had Sage prepare, along with some vital notes. When you set off to meet Mackenzie, it’s best to

commit everything to memory.”

Quintus‘ face twisted into one of mock distress. He was skilled in combat but

was not known for his literary abilities.

However, the opportunity to take on this task was one he had always

dreamed of, so he gritted his teeth and promised, “Alright, I’ll remember. I can

keep it all in my head, can’t I?”

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After handing over the materials, Emmanuel gave his shoulder another

reassuring pat. “I’m worried that Teddy might also send people to the

Western Region. The most terrifying organization there is the mysterious Five

Poison Sect.”

“According to our investigation, Aora used to be a high–ranking member of

that organization. There are deep–rooted connections between them. If you

have to deal with the Five Poison Sect, be extremely careful. If you find

yourself in danger, retreat immediately. If you need reinforcements, contact

me right away.”

“Got it.”

Quintus slapped his chest, brimming with confidence. “Our camp has a hundred masters, plus hundreds of elite soldiers armed to the teeth. We

could easily take down the Five Poison Sect several times over.”

Emmanuel was not entirely pleased with his overconfidence. He preferred

not to let others swell with pride at the expense of his authority. He reminded

him gently, “Just remember, better to be safe than sorry.”

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Only then did Quintus nod, turning to lead his team away.

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“Sage, make arrangements for the Wolf Warrior Unit to set up camp here. We

will only take a hundred men and head into Zovince early tomorrow.”

Emmanuel instructed, knowing that Zovince was the capital of the Changea

The military could never enter the city without permission.

Stationing the Wolf Warrior Unit here would serve to prevent the Silver Fox

Military from staging another rebellion. It would also allow them to forcefully

enter Zovince if necessary.

Of course, if they ever had to enter Zovince by force, it would mean that the

situation in the Chanaea had descended into chaos.

“Yes, Commander.”

Sage immediately set off to make the arrangements.

Shane then sauntered over with a playful grin. “Since you don’t need me to

protect Mackenzie and the kids, why don’t I stay in Eldoria and help manage

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