Ch. 1471..1480

Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1471-Blake was no forgiving man. From the moment those scoundrels from the Tanner family assaulted Tommy, leaving him with a concussion, their fates have been sealed!

Crash!

The gates to the Tanner Residence were violently kicked open!

As Hazel prepared to head out, she was startled to see an unseemly figure strutting confidently into the midst of the Tanner family’s guards.

Her initial surprise quickly morphed into disbelief.

Despite her many years residing in the Tanner Residence, she had never witnessed such audacity directed towards the Tanner family.

“Hand over the scoundrels who harmed my son!” Blake paid little attention to the crowd before him, looking down on them all.

Compared to his past visits to Templar Valor and other sects, crashing the Tanner family’s turf was child’s play!

“You must be tired of living. Apprehend him!” Hazel coldly ordered the guards.

“Oh, a lady’s in charge today? Where are all the Tanner men? Hiding like scared rabbits?” Blake taunted Hazel upon seeing her.

“You ugly brute, you asked for it! I’ll tear that mouth of yours apart!” Hazel, prideful and elegant, pointed a finger at Blake furiously.

The guards charged forth.

Yet, the Tanner family’s strength was never imposing. Even the Silverbane family of Onza held them in low regard, and Yosef was nowhere to be found.

Consequently, with a few swift moves, Blake easily subdued the group of guards.

Only then did Hazel drop her haughty facade and retreat in panic.

As she turned to flee back into the house, Blake swiftly appeared behind her.

“Ah!”.

Hazel was but an ordinary woman. She got caught off guard and fell into Blake’s arms.

Blake chuckled. “Didn’t know you were so keen to dive in. Lucky for you, I’m not on take things too seriously, so I’ll take you up on the offer. Haha…” With that, he looped an arm around Hazel’s slender waist.

Hazel, who valued appearances above all, recoiled at Blake’s touch. She spat, “Let me go! Lay a hand on me, and I’ll have you castrated!” “Oh, I’m shaking in my boots.” Blake chuckled, his tone light. “I’m a guy who appreciates women. The greatest joy for me is relishing every aspect of the female experience. If I were to be castrated, you might as well put me out of my misery. Haha!

“You brute, let go of my wife!” Chase, alerted by the noise, dashed out of the villa to find Blake teasing Hazel.

Anger flushed his face, and he felt the urge to retaliate.

“Easy there, take a chill pill.” Blake grinned. “I might flirt, but I’ve got morals. I wouldn’t touch another man’s wife. I’m just-” Bang!

Chase swiftly drew his gun, interrupting Blake mid-sentence with a shot.

“Aaaah!” Hazel’s frantic curses filled the air. “Chase, you fool! If you hit me, you’re toast!” For a tense moment, Blake lay still.

Thinking he’d taken care of Blake with one shot, Chase holstered his gun. But then, Blake’s eyes snapped open wide, sending a shiver down Chase’s spine.

“That stings!” Blake finally lost his composure, his anger boiling over as he swore, “I’ve alw the one calling the shots. How dare you take aim at me? I’ll show you who’s bos With a swift motion, he landed a firm slap on Hazel’s buttocks, as if reprimanding a child.

A wave of humiliation and pain engulfed Hazel as her thigh tingled with numbness.

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she questioned internally, Why am I the one being punished? Shouldn’t you be putting Chase in his place?

“Let her go!” Chase hesitated, his gun raised once more. He grappled with the uncertainty of facing such’a formidable opponent. How did he survive that gunshot?

“Say if I refuse, what will you do then?” Blake demanded furiously, delivering another.

slap to Hazel’s other cheek.

Hazel winced in agony once again.

To Chase’s surprise, witnessing Hazel’s mistreatment oddly pleased him. He even felt a twinge of excitement.

That’s what you get for always acting superior to me. Now you know how it feels to be treated poorly, don’t you?

Despite his mixed emotions, Hazel remained his superior, and Chase needed to find a way to rescue her. Taking a more submissive stance, he inquired, “W-Why did you come here? Let her go, and we can talk this out!

Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1472-“I’ve been waiting for you to say that!” Violence had never been Blake’s primary means of achieving his goals; he preferred negotiation whenever possible. Even then, he reserved the right to decide if violence was necessary. Who does Chase think he is to flaunt or in front of me?

“Hand over those two bodyguards from your family, and I’ll let her go!” Blake tossed his phone over to Chase.

Examining the photos, Chase replied promptly, “One of them is indeed a Tanner family bodyguard, but the other with long hair isn’t ours!”

“Then give me that bodyguard and tell me where to find the long-haired man!” Once Blake set his mind on something, he pursued it relentlessly, despite his usual laziness.

Above all, he harbored a deep resentment towards Yosef.

In contrast, Chase was hesitant, merely a son-in-law of the Tanner family. Taking advantage of others was his only skill; making decisions for the family was beyond him.

“What’s the holdup? Get on with it!” Hazel felt humiliated and shouted. If news of her, the Tanner family’s young lady, being disciplined by an unsightly man got out, she’d prefer to vanish!

“Okay, I’ll go!” Chase swiftly arranged for the bodyguard who struck Tommy to be brought forward.

“That’s the culprit!” Blake identified him and swiftly struck the man’s temple, tit for tat!

Caught off guard, the unfortunate bodyguard collapsed lifelessly to the ground, eyes rolling back.

“Ah, that feels better!” Blake grinned, dusting his hands off, then turned to Hazel once more.

Startled, Hazel quickly shielded her rear and stepped back.

“What about the long-haired guy? Where can find him?” Blake pressed on.

Knowing full well of Yosef’s immense strength, if it were just any other task, he’d procrastinate on it. But when it came to Tommy’s welfare, especially considering Yosef’s arrogance, he knew he had to confront him head-on, even if it meant a showdown to the bitter end.

In fact, he deemed it necessary to neutralize him altogether!

“He… He seems to be living in a regular neighborhood in Onza. I… I can give you the exact address.” Hazel, now trembling with fear in Blake’s presence, hesitantly provided the address. Her earlier arrogance had melted away… After Blake obtained the address, he warned, “Don’t tip him off, or I’ll come back and give you another good spanking!” With a hearty chuckle, Blake departed, leaving behind a stunned Hazel.

“Who knew a visit to the Tanner Residence could be more thrilling than a trip to the spa? What an adventure! Haha…” Meanwhile in an ordinary rental house, Yosef was deep in meditation when a sudden knock interrupted him.

“Hey, anyone home? Hello-” It was a girl’s voice, tinged with excitement.

Yosef, frowning, rose to open the door. Before him stood the girl who had managed a stall with her grandpa that morning.

“I finally found you, mister!” Dressed modestly, the girl had an unremarkable appearance, but her innocent smile melted Yosef’s uncertainty.

“Who are you?” Yosef asked, perplexed.

“Hey mister, don’t you recognize me?” The girl seemed surprised, gesturing to the cat at her feet. “It’s us! You helped us out before!” “Meow-” The cat seemed to convey intelligence as it meowed at Yosef.

“Oh, it’s you guys!” Yosef’s memory was jogged. He had indeed helped this girl and her cat after winning the Grand Martial Showdown daily championship.

“Come on, mister. You can’t forget about us already,” the girl said, her tone a mix of sadness and surprise. How could he forget about me after handing me a 500 thous card just a week ago?

Yosef didn’t answer her directly. Instead, he turned and walked into the house, muttering something the old godfather had taught him, “Do not expect kindness to be repaid. Do not forget to repay the kindness received.” “Huh?” The girl tapped her chin with her index finger, looking a bit confused. It took her a while to grasp the meaning of his words. Then, she walked into the house with the cat in her arms, feeling rather excited. “Sorry for disturbing you, mister!” Once inside, she realized that Yosef was not a particularly affluent man. The house was almost empty, with not a single valuable item in sight

Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1473-Nonetheless, the place exuded tidiness and warmth, creating a cozy atmosphere.

“Mister, you’re living in a place like this, and you still gave me 500 thousand?!” The girl’s words sounded a little audacious.

Yosef, busy preparing tea, maintained his courteous demeanor toward her, despite her modest background. He chuckled at her remark. “Are you trying to look down on me now?” “No, not at all!” The girl hastened to explain, approaching him and kneeling across the table. “I didn’t mean that, mister. I was just surprised by your generous sponsorship.”

Yosef remained quiet, presenting her with the freshly brewed tea.

As the cat meowed, he sliced a piece of bread and placed it before the feline.

Observing his actions in silence, the girl found them delightful. “Mister, your lifestyle is So refined, and I admire your attention to detail.” Yosef simply smiled, lifting his teacup in a gesture akin to toasting a friend.

“Ah?” The girl was surprised, raising her own teacup in response.

They both downed their tea in one gulp.

Afterward, feeling the heat, the girl stuck out her tongue like a puppy to cool off.

Yosef’s smile widened at her reaction.

Flushed with embarrassment, the girl continued to stick out her tongue momentarily, attempting to ease the tension. Eventually, she extended her hand to Yosef. “I’m Ellie Townsend. But you can call me Ellie!” Yosef maintained his calm demeanor, gently shaking her hand. “Yosef Harper.” “Your name has a poetic ring to it, Mr. Yosef!” Ellie giggled, reluctantly releasing his hand.

“Oh, I almost forgot!” She retrieved the bank card and respectfully returned it to Yosef, saying, “Here’s your card, Mr. Yosef. There’s still 480 thousand on it. Consider the 20 thousand as me borrowing from you. I promise to repay you once I graduate and start working!” She then took out a promissory note from her purse, handing it to Yosef. Her fingerprint was visible on the note.

Glancing at it, Yosef smiled. “You have good handwriting.” “Hehe.” Ellie beamed at Yosef’s compliment, looking as innocent as a child.

“Keep the money. I don’t need it. And what you’re doing is making me feel uncomfortable,” Yosef said earnestly.

“Why? What’s wrong?” Ellie was surprised. She didn’t want to trouble Yosef.

“I wanted to help, not lend money. By refusing it, you make it seem like I have other intentions or am presumptuous,” Yosef explained, sounding a bit displeased.

“No, Mr. Yosef. I never meant it that way!” Ellie protested.

Observing Yosef’s lingering unease, Ellie swiftly stowed away the card and IOU.

“I know your heart is pure. You radiate goodness to me. I get it, you prefer to help quietly. But I wanted to express my gratitude, so I searched for you for a week…” Yosef, seeing her sincerity, regained his smile and gently tapped her forehead in reassurance before turning to gaze out the window.

“Mr. Yosef, do you often do such kind deeds? Have you helped many people?” Ellie inquired, admiring his silhouette.

Yosef nodded silently, “You’re truly a gem. People like you always get what they deserve!” Ellie commented warmly.

Unexpectedly, Yosef turned back, his expression serious. “Do you really believe that?” “Well…” Ellie hesitated, then nodded.

Yosef’s smile softened. “Reality isn’t always so kind. Many good-hearted people don’t find happiness in the end.” “I guess…” Ellie paused for a moment, struck by Yosef’s cryptic words, sensing there were layers to him yet to be uncovered.

At that moment, a knock echoed through the room.

Yosef answered the door, revealing a local drunkard standing outside “Hey, Yosef, I’m short on cash for booze again. Got any wine left?”

Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1474-As the drunkard spoke, Ellie wrinkled her nose at the unmistakable scent of alcohol wafting in. She instinctively covered her nose.

“I’m out of wine, but I can lend you some cash,” Yosef offered casually, producing a stack of bills.

“Whoa, you’re a lifesaver!” The man accepted the money without a second thought, leaving without bothering count it or leave an IOU.

“Mr. Yosef, do you often lend a hand like this?” Ellie inquired.

Yosef nodded.

“You’re kind-hearted, but didn’t you just say kindness might not always pay off?

Why be so generous then?” Ellie’s confusion was evident in her innocent gaze.

“It’s because of a woman. She changed my perspective,” Yosef admitted openly.

With a sigh, he looked up at the sky, where the memory of Queenie lingered in his thoughts.

“I see. Mr. Yosef, can you tell me who she is?” Ellie looked a little disappointed. So, Mr. Yosef already has someone he likes.

“She’s dead.” As soon as Yosef said that, his expression turned sorrowful.

“What… I’m terribly sorry!” Ellie quickly apologized, her voice filled with sympathy.

Yosef kept his gaze fixed on the sky outside, his eyes tracing its vast expanse.

In a somber tone, he began to recount his past.

“My parents were both murderers. That year, the old godfather brought me back to the village. Everyone rejected and insulted me. I was so desperate I even contemplated ending my miserable and meaningless life.

“It was then she handed me two steaming hot buns and roped me into playing games, showing me the true meaning of happiness.

“I thought she cared for me, and I developed strong feelings for her. I even believed her happiness was the purpose of my existence. But later on, I realized she was jus inherently kind-hearted. The man she truly loved was never me…” As Yosef poured out his heart, Ellie couldn’t hold back her tears.

Through the window’s faint reflection, Yosef glimpsed Ellie’s sorrow, finding a sense of solace within.

Since Queenie’s passing, he had buried his grief deep inside, struggling to find someone to share his pain with. Now, as Ellie shed tears for him, offering solace for hi inner sadness, he finally felt understood.

“Mr. Yosef, you’ll surely find another woman as kind as her!” Ellie wiped her tears and continued, “You’re right. Kindness might not always be rewarded. But in doing good deeds, we find our own happiness, don’t we?” Her words had Yosef pause, and he turned to look at her.

With a smile through her tears, Ellie added, “She showed kindness to you, and you’ll cherish her forever. You showed kindness to me, and I’ll remember you always. That’s the reward of kindness, isn’t it?” Yosef’s understanding smile emerged, and he approached, gently patting her head.

“There, there, no more tears.” “Okay, I’ll stóp.” Ellie nodded, wiping her tears with her sleeve. She wanted to say more, but suddenly, a noise echoed from beyond the door.

“Haha! Yosef, you wretch! I finally found you!” An extremely unsightly man, leaning against the door frame with one hand, smirked at Yosef.

Yosef was slightly taken aback as he looked at the unexpected guest.

He knew long ago that entering the martial world and affiliating with the Tanner fami would inevitably draw enemies, disrupting his tranquil life. However, he never anticipated this day would arrive so soon!

“Go to hell!” Blake exclaimed, seizing the opportunity to strike Yosef with a nunchaku he suddenly produced.

Yosef, lacking his sword, could only dodge the attack.

Crash!

In mere seconds, the once tidy little house was transformed into a battlefield!

“Stop! Don’t try anything funny-” Ellie’s voice cut through the chaos as she mistook Blake for a burglar. She swiftly reached for her phone to call the police.

However, Blake swiftly snatched her phone, flashing a grin as he said, “Listen, my dear, I’m here to avenge my son. I won’t harm you, so just stay calm.” Ellie was taken aback by his smile. What is he talking about? Don’t tell me Mr.

Yosef harmed his son?

That’s impossible!

Mr. Yosef is such a kind man. How could he harm someone?

Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1475-In the heat of the moment, Blake unleashed a barrage of strikes on Yosef, seizing the advantage.

“Haha, fancy being on the other side of the blade for once, huh? Now you know how it feels!” Unlike most fighters, Blake relished the thrill of battle, especially when dominating a worthy opponent.

Yet, Blake was taken aback. Yosef casually grabbed a broom, wielding it like a seasoned warrior, pushing Blake back.

“Well, I’ll be d*mned. Didn’t expect you to handle a broom like a pro.”

Wide-eyed, Blake realized he had underestimated Yosef. His plan to catch him off guard now backfired. Now that both were armed, his edge was all but lost!

Should I make a run for it? Or face him head-on?

Suddenly, Blake found himself in a dilemma akin to Hamlet’s.

“Casanova, are you in there? Casanova!” Unexpectedly, Abellyn’s voice echoed outside the house, cutting through the tense atmosphere.

“Why are you here, woman?” Blake’s tone dripped with anger as he turned to face her.

“Weren’t you the one who asked me to come look for you earlier? Ryder’s on my tail!

Abellyn’s voice trembled with urgency.

Blake’s contemptuous gaze fell on Abellyn. “Shouldn’t you be ashamed? Being pursued by a disabled man? He can’t possibly keep up with you all the way here! Quit your fretting!” Abellyn blushed slightly, then noticed the tense situation. Surprised, she inquired, “Is he the one who harmed our son, causing him to suffer a concussion and lose consciousness?” “That’s him!” Blake spat out the words with venom.

Meanwhile, Yosef remained stoic, emanating an icy demeanor.

However, Ellie, with arms outstretched protectively around Yosef, addressed both Blake and Abellyn incredulously, “Isn’t there a misunderstanding here? Mr.

Yosef is kind-hearted! He wouldn’t harm your son!” “He’s kind?” Blake’s laughter echoed, his yellowed teeth gleaming as if mocking a bitter joke.

“Young girl, ever heard of the saying, ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’? Society’s a lot more treacherous than you imagine. Don’t always equate appearances with justice. Today, I’m the avenger in this tale!” Ellie glanced between Yosef and the unsightly man, torn about who was right.

Yosef remained silent, his gaze indifferent. “Ellie, step aside and let me handle them.” Ellie nodded, her thoughts a jumble. Why won’t Mr. Yosef explain himself?

“Handle me? Let’s see who handles who today!” Blake’s excitement escalated.

He relished this confrontation, having faced this opponent numerous times.

Victory was his only satisfaction!

Subsequently, he brandished his nunchaku.

Twin Rod Sweeping Strike!

Mighty Uppercut and Heavy Chop!

Return of the Flying Swallow!

Despite Blake’s mastery of the Golden Bell and Invincible Iron Skin techniques, his nunchaku skills were equally formidable, marking him as a versatile martial artist.

Yet, despite his impressive moves, he struggled to gain the upper hand against Yosef.

Abellyn, convinced that Yosef was responsible for Tommy’s concussion, seized the chao’s to her advantage. She spotted a pair of scissors nearby, snatching them up stealthily to approach Yosef from behind.

“How dare you harm my son? Rot in hell!” Abellyn’s expression hardened as she made her move!

“No!” Ellie rushed to aid Yosef, but it was too late.

However, the gulf between a trained warrior and an ordinary person was evident. Yosef deftly handled Blake and pushed Abellyn aside.

“AaaahAbellyn was thrown backward, crashing into Ellie, who was approaching.

In an instant, tragedy struck!

As Abellyn rose from the ground, she realized that the scissors she wielded had pierced Ellie’s abdomen.

“I… I…” Abellyn was horrified. She never meant to harm Ellie, let alone take a life!

“Ellie!” Yosef turned back, his previously indifferent expression now clouded with anger.

“Abellyn, you wench, what have you done? Why can’t you stop causing trouble for me?

You were supposed to seek revenge for your son. Why did you hurt someone else?” Blake lost all will to fight the moment he saw this.

His intention was to take down Yosef, not harm an innocent girl!

Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1476-Perish! You’re all going to perish!” Yosef’s eyes darkened, his demeanor shifting into a sinister aura, transforming him into something otherworldly.

Abellyn shivered in fear.

Blake finally understood that a dark force inhabited this man, explaining his eerie presence.

“Go, you wench! Run!” Blake snapped, urging Abellyn to flee for her life.

Yosef lunged at her with a broomstick!

“D*mn it!”

Blake couldn’t stand by as Abellyn faced danger, so he bravely stepped in to shield her from Yosef’s attack.

However, Yosef’s agility surpassed his own, allowing him to swiftly evade Blake and position himself in front of Abellyn.

Abellyn was so frightened that she almost wet herself, quickly turning and running away!

She knew all too well that this man intended to take her life!

Yosef aimed to strike a fatal blow at her back, determined to erase her existence!

But in a crucial moment, Blake intervened, deflecting Yosef’s broomstick with his nunchaku, granting Abellyn a chance to flee!

However, seizing the opportunity, Yosef delivered a finger thrust, striking Blake’s elixir field directly.

Even the resilient Blake felt a searing sensation in his abdomen, as if it were on the verge of bursting!

Yosef then retrieved his sword from the house and thrust it towards Blake.

Instinctively, Blake leaped out of the window and fled for his life, unwilling to engage in further combat!

I can’t believe this scoundrel actually turned the tables on me. I refuse to accept this!

“Help me! Somebody, please!” Abellyn fled from Yosef’s residence in a panic, her cries for help echoing through the neighborhood, stirring concern among the nearby residents.

However, the neighbors didn’t think Yosef was a bad person. Instead, they were puzzled by Abellyn’s erratic behavior.

Suddenly, a man in a wheelchair wheeled towards her, his voice thundering, “Where do you think you’re going, Abellyn? I won’t let you slip away this time!” “R… Ryder?” Abellyn’s face drained of color, trapped in a desperate predicament.

Did Ryder, this paralyzed man, truly follow me all the way here from the hospital?

Why must he persist? What did I do to deserve this, besides years of unfaithfulness and betrayal?

“I’ll put an end to you!” Ryder, losing his grip on reason, swung his hand at Abellyn, disregarding her plight.

Despite their divorce some time ago, the dynamics of their argument still felt familiar to them.

“G-Go to hell!” With a surge of desperation, Abellyn maneuvered behind him, using his wheelchair as a shield against the approaching Yosef, and then dashed away without looking back.

Perhaps I can’t face the young swordsman, but dealing with this aged adversary might be within my grasp.

Yet, a scream echoed from behind!

Abellyn couldn’t help but turn around, only to witness Ryder being impaled through the heart by Yosef!

“What… is happening…” Abellyn paled with fear, her lips trembling.

She never meant for Ryder to meet his demise!

It was merely by chance that his wheelchair collided with Yosef’s sword!

Yosef, taken aback by this unforeseen turn of events, furrowed his brow slightly.

Isn’t he Emmanuel’s cousin?

How did matters escalate to this point?

“Aaaah! Someone died!” “Hurry up! Call the police!” The residents nearby, witnessing the shocking scene, were terrified and quickly hid themselves. They never imagined the usually composed Yosef wielded a sword, let alone took someone’s life!

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Yosef furrowed his brow and checked Ryder’s pulse, only to find it absent. With a solemn resolve, he pull his sword out of Ryder’s body, and with a swift motion, the ground was stained crimson.

Without hesitation, he rushed back into the house, scooped up the still-breathing Ellie, and hurried straight to the hospital.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel was unaware of why Ryder and Abellyn had left the hospital. He had more pressing matters to attend to.

“Emmanuel, why did you bring me to this kind of club?” Mackenzie was taken aback. This is the first time I’ve seen Emmanuel being so assertive.

Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1477-Emmanuel gripped Mackenzie’s hand tightly, as though afraid she might get kidnapped again if he let go.

“I’ve arranged a personal bodyguard for you.” “A personal bodyguard? Really?” Mackenzie was genuinely surprised.

“Yes. I can’t bear to see you in danger anymore. I refuse to be a clueless oaf any longer!” Emmanuel’s sincerity nearly made Mackenzie laugh.

I’ve never heard anyone calling themselves a clueless oaf willingly.

“Where did you find this bodyguard? Can we trust them?”

“Absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt.” Emmanuel unwavering confidence only heightened Mackenzie’s curiosity.

As they stepped into the VIP box of the club, Mackenzie was taken aback, her jaw dropping in astonishment.

“It’s you, Captain Payne?” “A pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Lowe!” Sage extended his hand to Mackenzie.

Mackenzie reciprocated the gesture with a gentle handshake, but her gaze remained fixed on Emmanuel.

With Emmanuel having already disclosed his true identity, there was no ne conceal his connection with Sage any longer.

“He’s Night Wolf from the Wolf Warrior unit, one of my most trusted comrades!” “Ah, so that’s how it is.” Mackenzie’s realization dawned on her, connecting all the dots of past events.

No wonder Sage showed such unwavering loyalty to him!

“Captain Payne, is it true that Emmanuel has appointed you as my personal bodyguard?” Mackenzie’s surprise was evident as she questioned Sage.

Sage nodded in confirmation.

Mackenzie was taken aback, her expression a mix of surprise and disbelief. “But you’re the esteemed Captain Payne of the Yeringham Police Station. How can you take on the role of my personal bodyguard?” “Haha, I have my methods. Besides, your safety outweighs any title I hold!” Sage’s response was straightforward and sincere, prioritizing Mackenzie’s wellbeing above all else.

Having witnessed Mackenzie’s repeated abductions, Sage was deeply troubled and anxious. Even if Emmanuel hadn’t called upon him, Sage would have volunteered his services.

“Well, what about payment?” Mackenzie, ever the businesswoman, naturally brought up the topic.

“Free of charge!” Before Emmanuel could say anything, Sage reassured her, “Mrs. Lowe, you need not doubt my capabilities and dedication. As long as I draw breath, I’ll never allow anyone to harm you!” Perceiving Sage’s steadfast dedication, Mackenzie found herself intrigued, as she hadn’t yet witnessed the unwavering devotion of the soldiers from the Northe to their cause.

Emmanuel caught her gaze again and took the opportunity to clarify directly, “Our goa is to take down Teddy Tanner, the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. Our main mission is to safeguard you, enabling you to lead the Quillen family and remove Tanner from power.” Mackenzie pretended to be indignant. “So, did you marry me just for your own agenda?” “I apologize, Mackenzie,” Emmanuel responded swiftly, with a rueful smile.

“When I married you, I hadn’t embarked on this mission. If you prefer not to join me, I won’t force you.” “You’re making it sound like I have a choice.” Mackenzie shot him a playful glare and quipped, “Well, considering I’m already carrying your child, I suppose I’m along for the ride.” “Haha!” Sage’s laughter filled the room.

“Congratulations on the impending fatherhood, Emmanuel!” Sage offered his congratulations promptly.

Emmanuel joined in the chuckle, though the weight of responsibility pressed upon him.

With formidable foes ahead, safeguarding Mackenzie and our unborn child won’t be an easy task.

“By the way, Emmanuel, there’s news about the Lenoir family from Yeringham,” Sage interrupted suddenly.

“Really? Have they found Claudette?” Emmanuel’s excitement bubbled up.

Mackenzie, keeping her composure, thought, This fool. He can never remain calm whenever Claudette is mentioned, can he?

“No, it’s about Quintus.” “Oh, him.” Ernmanuel’s interest remained, though less animated.

Unable to contain herself any longer, Mackenzie pinched his waist sharply, causing Emmanuel to yelp in pain and look at her incredulously.

“What’s wrong with you? They’re both missing, and you’re only worried about the sister, not the brother? Talk about skewed priorities!

“No, it’s not like that!” Emmanuel hurriedly explained, waving his hands. “It’s just that Quintus is confirmed alive, while Claudette’s fate is uncertain. Naturally, I’m more concerned about her!” Mackenzie snorted in disbelief, clearly unimpressed with his reasoning.

Nonetheless, she couldn’t help but notice his increasing tenderness and consideration towards her.

Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1478-“Haha! You lovebirds can save the affection for later. Let me finish.” Sage grinned awkwardly. “Austin Spencer, Tocvale’s devil instructor, and I are pals.

He mentioned Quintus’ whereabouts when he contacted me about participating in the Nuthana Grand Martial Showdown.” “Austin Spencer?” Emmanuel recognized the name. In Tocvale, Austin’s reputation rivaled Sage’s as the Northern Region Night Wolf.

“What did he say exactly?” “He’s here, Emmanuel. Let’s hear it from him together.” With Emmanuel’s nod, Sage contacted Austin.

Soon, a towering devil, around 6 feet 3 inches tall, entered, his build robust and imposing.

Seeing him, Mackenzie took a deep breath, sensing his formidable presence. Is Emmanuel truly more powerful than him?

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Lowe, Ms. Quillen,” Austin greeted, unaware of Emmanuel’s identity, being polite for Sage’s sake.

Emmanuel shook Austin’s hand. He seems formidable, alright.

Mackenzie nodded in greeting without extending her hand.

“You’re Quintus’ buddy, and you must be his idol, huh? Ms. Quillen, you’re truly stunning.

No wonder Quintus has been chasing after you! He’s been after you for years, swearing off marriage until he catches you. Looks like he’s destined for bachelorhood!” ‘s blunt words befitted a military man.

Mackenzie simply smiled politely.

Emmanuel immediately asked, “Mr. Spencer, heard you’ve got intel on Quintus.” “Indeed,” Austin confirmed, going straight to the point. “Word is, after the Zelinsky family tore through the Lenoir family, that rascal Quintus headed straight for Dark Night City!” “Dark Night City? Is it linked to the Dark Night Club in Onza?” Emmanuel wondered, even considering if it was the club he recently acquired and revamped.

“Nope,” Austin replied, a touch of disdain in his eyes. “Dark Night City’s a whole different beast, not like those small fry spots like Onza, It’s a sprawling metropolis smack dab on Devil’s Island!” “Devil’s Island?” Emmanuel recalled hearing tales about it during his time Northern Region. “Rumor has it, it’s a haven for big shots from all over. But wha Quintus up to there?” “I’m not entirely sure,” Austin admitted bluntly. “He dropped me a line before he took off, saying, ‘Mr. Spencer, I aim to get stronger! I crave power! I’m set on changing the Lenoir family!’ Personally, I smell brainwashing.” Emmanuel and Mackenzie exchanged a knowing glance before letting out a sly chuckle. With Quintus, manipulation seems all too plausible.

“Okay then. If the opportunity arises, and since you’re his friend and idol, I’ll do my best to bring him back.” Austin didn’t linger, rising to his feet. “I came here not only to meet Quintus’ idol but also the strongest warrior of the Quillen family.

Frankly, I’m a tad disappointed.” Sage’s brow furrowed at the remark. He hadn’t revealed Emmanuel’s true ide he hadn’t anticipated such shortsightedness from Tocvale’s devil instructor.

“Mr. Lowe, you lack a killer instinct and appear too relaxed. In Tocvale, you wouldn’t pass my test. Best of luck in the Grand Martial Showdown,” Austin remarked before departing.

Emmanuel chuckled inwardly. My old commander used to say true warriors control their killing intent as naturally as breathing. Why unleash it in front of friends and family?

“I think Austin crossed the line there. Should we put him in his place?” Sage asked softly, approaching Emmanuel.

“Nah, it’s fine,” Emmanuel replied. He was magnanimous. Austin was Quintus’ former mentor and Sage’s friend. Overreacting to a mild remark wasn’t his style.

“Fair enough. You’ll have your chance at the Grand Martial Showdown ne conceded.

 

Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1479-Despite being his friend, Sage disliked Austin looking down on the Northern Region War God. He hoped Emmanuel would teach him a lesson one day.

After the discussion, Emmanuel and Mackenzie emerged from the guild.

Emmanuel received a call when they entered the car. It was a call from Alessandra.

“Mom, what’s wrong?” He thought Alessandra called him because she was concerned about Mackenzie and her child.

Nevertheless, Alessandra said anxiously, “Emmanuel, where are you? Son happened to Ryder.” “What happened to him again?” Emmanuel’s heart sank instantly as he found Alessandra’s tone unusual.

“Ryder… He…” Alessandra sobbed for a while before she said, “He is dead.” “What?!” Emmanuel’s heart skipped as he froze in place.

He always considered Ryder his real brother. He couldn’t accept the fact that he died so suddenly.

“Emmanuel, what happened?” Mackenzie asked as she noticed Emmanuel’s unusual expression.

“My mom said that… Ryder was dead. Someone killed him.” It was difficult for Mackenzie to accept the truth. She couldn’t figure out who one who killed Ryder, who had always been an honest man.

Emmanuel and Mackenzie quickly went to the scene. Apart from Alessandra and Roselynn, Ashton was also present as she was leading a group of police officers to investigate the scene.

Upon seeing Emmanuel, Ashton walked over to him. “Abellyn’s statement and the testimony of the witnesses on the spot suggested that Ryder was killed by a guy named Yosef Harper. He was stabbed through the heart.” Emmanuel knelt beside Ryder’s body. His eyes reddened as he clenched his teeth in anguish. “Yosef bore no ill will toward Ryder. Why would he do that?” Ashton didn’t provide further explanation as she looked at Abellyn.

Abellyn shuddered involuntarily as she recollected the events at that moment.

Emmanuel’s face darkened while listening. He couldn’t believe that such a happened.

The animosity between Yosef and him had escalated to an irreparable degree.

“Emmanuel, you must seek justice for Ryder,” Roselynn said while walking over.

While hailing from the same village as Yosef, her connection with him paled in comparison to her bond with Ryder. She could not let the culprit evade justice.

Emmanuel gritted his teeth and nodded.

Ashton then said, “The culprit has left the scene. Since he had the Onza Tanner Family defend him, it’s not easy to deal with him through legal punishment. For now, our priority is to find a way to arrest him.” Emmanuel nodded. He forced himself to calm down as he looked this matter to you and the police to handle. Once Yosef is arrested, inf immediately.” He clenched his fists as tears welled up in his eyes. He was in deep agony upon learning of this incident.

Yosef was a role model for the youngsters in the eyes of the villagers in Hero’s Village.

He couldn’t believe he killed someone from the same hometown.

He didn’t know what would be the villagers’ reaction when they knew about this incident.

Ashton also nodded. She was aware that it was difficult to resolve this matter.

She wasn’t even able to arrest Blake before. From what she knew, Yosef was even more capable than Blake. No one could arrest him without Emmanuel’s inv Mackenzie then walked over and held Emmanuel’s hand. She comforted him a helped him “We should put away our emotions. Let’s handle Ryder’s affairs first.” Emmanuel sighed as he turned around.

Tia was looking at him with a complex expression.

“Tia, my deepest condolences,” Emmanuel said.

Tia nodded while remaining silent. She didn’t really feel sad. It was as if she just lost a common friend.

Although she and Ryder were married, they didn’t have an intimate relationship.

When she married Ryder, he was already paralyzed. He couldn’t even handle himself.

Furthermore, she didn’t give birth to Tommy.

Currently, Tommy lay confined to his bed. His biological parents kept vigil at h Tia harbored the hope that should Tommy consent, she could facilitate his reunion with his biological parents, She was willing to embrace the role of a widow, forever recognized as Emmanuel’s sister-in-law, if it meant securing Tommy’s happiness.

Love At The Wrong Table Chapter 1480-Nevertheless, these were all her hopeful thoughts. She couldn’t confess to anyone now.After resolving the matters, Emmanuel and Mackenzie sent the despondent Alessandra back.Meanwhile, Roselynn had to return to the store to handle some affairs. As she arrived at the store, she saw a man holding a bouquet of flowers.“Roselynn, these are for you.” Julian gave the flowers to Roselynn. As a romantic artist, he was us bringing gifts whenever he came to see Roselynn.“Thank you.” Roselynn didn’t refuse. Nevertheless, her sadness was evident.“Roselynn, what’s wrong?” Julian approached her as he sensed her sadness.Before Roselynn could respond, her phone rang.“Roselynn, do you want to come over and have a talk with Mom? She cried so hard that she just fainted. I’ve administered first aid. Although she regained consciousness, her mood remained subdued. Julian’s death has profoundly impacted her.” “I see. I’ll come over in a while,” Roselynn agreed. “Isn’t Mackenzie present as well? Shouldn’t Mom be happy when she saw Mackenzie, who’s pregnant?” Emmanuel responded, “Mackenzie is indeed accompanying Mom. Mom was very happy about it. Due to this reason, her condition doesn’t worsen, but she still longs for you.” “Are you sure?” Roselynn joked. “I think she likes her daughter-in-law more.” “Don’t say that, Roselynn.” Emmanuel sighed. “You’re the most important person in Mom’s heart. No one can replace you. Now that Ryder has passed away, while I have my own family and children, Mom is concerned about you the most. She’s curious about your relationship with Julian.” Julian was standing next to Roselynn. He had remained silent just now as he didn’t want to disturb Roselynn.However, upon hearing Emmanuel’s words, he was agitated as he said, “Is Madam Alessandra sick? Roselynn and I will visit her then.” He had been sulky as he couldn’t start a topic with Roselynn, but now the opportunity had come.After responding, he stared at Roselynn as he was worried that she would Surprisingly, Roselynn didn’t decline as she let out a sigh.She thought it might be good for Alessandra to meet Julian. If she disliked him, she could use this as an excuse to reject his proposal.However, she realized that it was just her imagination after half an hour.After seeing Julian, who was energetic, Alessandra immediately rose from her bed. She was extremely satisfied with Julian.Julian was very well-mannered. Not only did he bring gifts, but he also peeled an apple for Alessandra and chatted with her.Alessandra was so happy that she almost recovered.“Julian, do you sincerely want to marry my daughter?” Alessandra aske no one was around.Julian nodded without hesitation.Alessandra then said, “I can see that you are sincere toward my daughter. Well, she doesn’t have a good temper. You have to treat her well in the future.” “Madam Alessandra, I think Roselynn has a great personality. I like everything about her.” Julian’s response cheered Alessandra up. She patted her chest and said, “That’s good.As long as you don’t deceive me, I’ll convince Roselynn for you. The Lowe family has encountered various difficulties recently. It’s just the right time to bring some joy.” “You’re right. Thank you, Madam Alessandra… Thank you, Mom.” Julian quickly changed his address.On the other hand, Emmanuel and Mackenzie were in the living room the conversation between Alessandra and Julian.They were delighted to know that Alessandra didn’t stop Julian and Roselynn from dating. However, Mackenzie expressed her worries as she said, “Your sister might be involved in a new battle again.” Emmanuel understood her meaning. He smiled with mixed feelings.He knew that the Summerton family held a higher status than the Oatley family, which made it more difficult for Roselynn to be together with Julian. It wasn’t easy for her to overcome all the obstacles.However, Emmanuel believed that Julian was more reliable than Jaxton. He could protect Roselynn from any harm.At that moment, Roselynn came out of the kitchen with fruits. Mackenzie raised and walked toward her. She gently held her hand and said, “Let’s have a