Love at Novel 2243
Love at the Wrong Table
Chapter 2243 The Wolf Warrior Strikes!
âYuna, youâ¦â Santiago hesitated, momentarily caught off guard.
He had just acknowledged his daughter, yet she stood against him here.
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Although family mattered to him and Yuna was Janeâs child, Santiago wasnât the kind of person to let blood ties cloud his judgment.
His beliefs had never waveredâpeace above all.
Plus, that wasnât going to change now.
Teddy took advantage of the silence, smoothly stepping in. âSantiago, I understand how difficult this must be for you.â
His tone was calm, almost sympathetic. âEmmanuel is your disciple, while Yuna and I are your family. Now that weâre on opposing sides, youâre the one caught in the middle.â
He continued, âIâm not asking you to help me. Just donât stand in my way. Let Emmanuel and I settle this properly, oneâonâone. The winner takes all. No interference, no complaints.â
As manipulative as Teddy was, his words carried weight.
Santiago exhaled heavily, unsure how to respond.
Catching this moment of hesitation, Teddy shot Yuna a subtle look.
She instantly understood, slipping her arm around Santiagoâs and tilting her head softly, affectionately. âFather, weâve only just found each other again. Canât we take a walk and forget about all these troubles for now?â
Santiago sighed again.
Yuna looked up at him, her voice soft and earnest. âI really want to hear about you and Mom. Tell me everything!â
Santiago hesitated for a moment before agreeing, âFine.â
For a man who had lived in solitude for so many years, reuniting with his daughter was tempting.
Yet, Santiago wasnât a fool. He knew that if he walked away now, Mackenzieâs people might not leave the Tanner Residence alive.
To avoid unnecessary bloodshed, he decided that Ironskull and Ostrich needed to leave first. Only then would he go with Yuna.
Upon his exit from the chamber, Yuna gripped his arm while Ironskull and Ostrich remained still, sharing bewildered looks.
The sight caught them off guard.
They couldnât help but wonderâHas Teddy really convinced him to walk away? Can Yuna truly sway him so easily? Sure, sheâs one of the Four Beautiesâbut is she really that irresistible?
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Chapter 2243 The Wolf Warrior Strikes!
Still in disbelief, Ironskull protested, âBut we havenât retrieved the seal yet!â
Ostrich, the more perceptive of the two, quickly picked up on something.
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Wait, somethingâs off. Santiago isnât making a move against Teddyâbut heâs not protecting him either. Heâs staying neutral.
By the way, Aora is right here, radiating pure killing intent. One wrong move⦠and this place will turn into a bloodbath.
Ostrich quickly pulled Ironskull back. âLetâs go. Weâll report to Ms. Quillen.â
With that, they left.
Not long after, Santiago walked away with Yuna.
Back at the Chamber of Commerce headquarters, Ironskull and Ostrich relayed what had happened.
The room fell into a stunned silence, but still, a few representatives exchanged whispers.
âSantiago⦠actually left with Yuna?â
âI mean, can we blame him? Men love beautiful women, after all.â
âTrue. Yuna might not be the sharpest, but with looks like that, who wouldnât be swayed?â
Mackenzieâs sharp voice cut through the chatter. âEnough!â
Her cold stare silenced the room.
She refused to believe that Santiagoâa man of principleâwould be manipulated so easily.
Thanks to Teddyâs interference, this handover meeting had already spiraled into chaos.
Still, Mackenzieâs faction had solidified its hold on the main camp of the Chamber of Commerce. Even those who werenât official representatives, like Terence, had joined in.
Before she could say more, Beatrix stepped forward.
She folded her arms and scowled. âAre you all brainless?â
She jabbed a finger at them, her frustration boiling over. âDo you really think Santiago is some shallow fool who a pretty face can seduce?â
She scoffed. âBesides, donât start acting like Yunaâs beauty is enough to sway a man like him. Is Mackenzie not stunning? Is Claudette not breathtaking? Am I not gorgeous?â
She tossed her hair. âIf beauty was enough to change his mind, donât you think one of us wouldâve done it first?â
Her words hit harder than Mackenzieâs.
Nathan chuckled. âThis little firecracker has a sharp tongue!â
However, Ashton shot him a deadly glare.
Nathan immediately realized the issueâBeatrix had left her own name out of that list.
This meant she had unintentionally implied that she wasnât as attractive as Yuna.
Nathan swallowed hard, realizing he had just walked into a dangerous situation.
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Jidrus, ever pragmatic, got straight to the point. âMs. Quillen, weâre in a tough spot without the Chamber of
Commerce sealâ
He tapped his fingers on the table and asked, âShould we void the current seal and issue a new one?â
However, it would bypass Teddy but require a long, tedious process. Then again, forcing Teddy to hand over the Chamber of Commerce seal wasnât casier.
Just then, Emmanuel arrived.
He had already suspected things wouldnât go smoothly, and the moment he stepped in, he immediately understood the situation.
Ironskull wasted no time. âCommander Lowe, youâre just in time. Your master left with Teddyâs daughter. Now we have no one to pressure Teddy!â
Emmanuel frowned. Master⦠really couldnât bring himself to act against Teddy?
Mackenzie approached him, lowering her voice. âEmmanuel, this is Teddyâs game. Heâs buying time. The longer he keeps the Chamber of Commerce in limbo, the more he weakens Ethanâs support.â
He nodded.
Ethan might be ahead, but nothing in politics was certain.
After a moment of thought, his expression hardened as he declared, âIâll go to the Tanner Residence myself and demand the seal.â
The atmosphere in the room shifted in an instant. A single thought ran through everyoneâs mindâThe Wolf Warrior is stepping in. Would Teddy still dare to play his games now?
However, Mackenzie knew this wasnât just about the seal anymore.
This was a direct confrontation between Emmanuel and Teddy.
Teddy was no longer the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce.
Taking him down now would be far easier than before.
Her fingers curled slightly.
âEmmanuel, be careful.â
Her emotions, her concernâall condensed into a single sentence.
Emmanuel met her gaze, understanding her worry. âI will.â
Then, he turned to Ironskull and Ostrich. âGet your men ready. We leave now.â
âYes. Commander Lowe!â Ironskull and Ostrich stood straighter. their excitement undeniable.
Just as Emmanuel was about to leave, a graceful voice interrupted. âCommander Lowe, I heard the Black Wolf Team is mobilizing. Mind if I tag along?â
A stunning woman stepped forward, her smile carrying a hint of mystery.
Before Emmanuel could respond, Mackenzie did. âTake her with you.â
Emmanuel glanced at his wife. He understood what she was doing.
âAlright. Letâs move,â he agreed.
Meanwhile, the moment Santiago departed, Gautier stepped forward, seamlessly assuming the role Levi once heldâTeddyâs trusted advisor.
His voice was low but firm. âMaster, you should leave.â
Before Teddy could respond, Aora stiffened. His sharp gaze locked onto Gautier.
âLeave? What exactly do you mean?â he repeated, his tone dark.