Love at the Wrong Table by Emmanuel Lowe
Love at Novel 2201

Chapter 2201 Torn Between Paths

Quintus grew restless outside the room, idly kicking a mall stone as boredom took hold.

The stone rolled to a stop near a pair of elegant legs.

Looking up, Quintus saw Hattie and Blake had arrived.

“What’s happening? Is Magnus still in there?” Hattic asked, her concern growing.

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“Yeah!” Quintus huffed, clearly frustrated. “What’s taking them so long? I should’ve gone in first.”

Hattie felt uneasy. She knew her father’s schedule well he was always quick and decisive, so this long conversation was off. She hadn’t expected to see her father, let alone have Magnus talking to him for so long.

She mused, Isn’t Magnus here to cut ties with Father? Why it so quiet? Could something have happened to him?

Meanwhile, Ezra’s words finally pulled Magnus out of his thoughts inside the room. He sneered and spoke up, “Father, you’ve misunderstood. Hattie and I came here for two reasons–to clear up things about Mom and the Zelinsky family and to completely cut ties with the family. From here on out, we go our separate ways.”

Ezra didn’t react or show any signs of anger.

Magnus continued, “The Zelinsky family will never accept me. The stab earlier was just me wanting the truth. Thanks for being honest. As for being the heir or even president, that’s not for me.”

He wasn’t without ambition, but he wasn’t about to fight for a place that didn’t want him. The Zelinsky family had never treated him well, always watching him closely. He was done holding onto the idea of becoming their heir when they clearly had no intention of accepting him.

“Your response surprises me,” Ezra replied, still emotionless, like a bottomless well.

“Are you worried the rest of the Zelinsky family won’t accept you?” he asked, reading Magnus.

Magnus hesitated. He hadn’t expected his father to get inside his head.

Stepping closer, Ezra reassured, “You really don’t need to worry about that. As long as I accept you, the rest of the family will have no choice but to follow. Now, you can become the youngest president in Chanaea’s history. Don’t you think you’ll regret it if you miss this?”

Magnus went quiet.

He wasn’t lacking in ambition, but his emotions had always been a heavyweight. With Hattie safe and his feelings in turmoil, he knew he needed something else to fill the void.

Finally, he spoke, “Father, how can I become president?

Ezra glanced at him, his tone steady. “It takes time. Now you need to help Catherine become president first. If you do that, the Zelinsky family’s power will fall in line with you. You’ll be accepted as the heir, and eventually, Catherine will hand over power to you.”

Magnus shivered slightly, the offer sounding too good to ignore.

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He asked. Father, how do I help Aunt Catherine?”

Ezra’s smile grew sly. “Now you’re interested.”

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Magnus grinned back. “I am. What man wouldn’t want to lead a country, leave a legacy, and be remembered forever?”

Ezra chuckled lightly. “With both my blood and Freya you’ve got high ambitions.”

He leaned in and whispered something in Magnus‘ car

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Magnus froze, his eyes widening. His shock was evident as he stared at his father, momentarily speechless.

“What? You’ve lost once, and now you’re not confident enough to win?” Ezra teased.

Magnus‘ smile turned more complex, his hesitation evident. “No! It’s just…”

Ezra clapped him on the shoulder and remarked, “It’s a once–in–a–lifetime chance. If you miss it, there’s no second shot. Chanaea will remember this New Year. I hope my son can be the one to make history.”

Magnus remained silent, his thoughts tangled.

Ezra grew serious. “Now that Maxwell is gone, what will you do? Return to the Zelinsky family or cut ties completely? It all comes down to what you decide next

Ezra took a moment before continuing, “Magnus, I’m not lying to you. You’re the one I’ve always had the highest hopes for. I want you to do great things for the Zelinsky family.”

Magnus didn’t respond, instead standing up. “I need to leave. Hattie’s probably waiting for me. By the way, someone from the Lenoir family of Yeringham is here to see you. You can’t turn him away.”

Ezra smiled, knowing he didn’t need an immediate answer from Magnus. All he had to do was watch and see if Magnus would follow through on his words.

As soon as Magnus stepped outside, Hattie hurried over. “How did it go?”

Magnus didn’t answer her directly. He turned to Quintus. “Your turn.”

Without missing a beat, Quintus barged into the room. Ignoring the mayor’s presence, he shouted, “Zelinsky, where did you take my father? Why have we lost contact with him?”

“Don’t be rude!” Rudy quickly signaled the bodyguards.

Six guards sprang into action, aiming their guns at Quintus. They hadn’t fought him yet but could sense his strength and didn’t want to risk a confrontation.

“Don’t be rash,” Ezra stated, raising his hand to signal the guards to stop. He then waved off Rudy and the others, ordering them to close the door behind him.

Turning to Quintus, he spoke in a calm tone, “So, you’re General Lenoir’s son. I’ve heard of you–strong military background, solid character, a real standout.”

Quintus wasn’t impressed. “Don’t try to butter me up. I’m not falling for that. Where’s my dad?”

Despite the sharpness and fury in his voice, his fists were clenched but resting at his sides.

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Ezra kept his calm. “Your father’s working on something big, but he’s safe for now. I can’t say where he is, though. What I can tell you is that he’s a significant figure. If he pulls this off, he’ll make a name for himself”

Quintus didn’t buy it. “Bullsh*t! My dad left Yeringham taking all his men. Now, so many people are just… gone. This is a huge conspiracy by your Zelinsky family! How could you s

Chapter 2201 Torn Between Paths

Quintus grew restless outside the room, idly kicking a mall stone as boredom took hold.

The stone rolled to a stop near a pair of elegant legs.

Looking up, Quintus saw Hattie and Blake had arrived.

“What’s happening? Is Magnus still in there?” Hattic asked, her concern growing.

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“Yeah!” Quintus huffed, clearly frustrated. “What’s taking them so long? I should’ve gone in first.”

Hattie felt uneasy. She knew her father’s schedule well he was always quick and decisive, so this long conversation was off. She hadn’t expected to see her father, let alone have Magnus talking to him for so long.

She mused, Isn’t Magnus here to cut ties with Father? Why it so quiet? Could something have happened to him?

Meanwhile, Ezra’s words finally pulled Magnus out of his thoughts inside the room. He sneered and spoke up, “Father, you’ve misunderstood. Hattie and I came here for two reasons–to clear up things about Mom and the Zelinsky family and to completely cut ties with the family. From here on out, we go our separate ways.”

Ezra didn’t react or show any signs of anger.

Magnus continued, “The Zelinsky family will never accept me. The stab earlier was just me wanting the truth. Thanks for being honest. As for being the heir or even president, that’s not for me.”

He wasn’t without ambition, but he wasn’t about to fight for a place that didn’t want him. The Zelinsky family had never treated him well, always watching him closely. He was done holding onto the idea of becoming their heir when they clearly had no intention of accepting him.

“Your response surprises me,” Ezra replied, still emotionless, like a bottomless well.

“Are you worried the rest of the Zelinsky family won’t accept you?” he asked, reading Magnus.

Magnus hesitated. He hadn’t expected his father to get inside his head.

Stepping closer, Ezra reassured, “You really don’t need to worry about that. As long as I accept you, the rest of the family will have no choice but to follow. Now, you can become the youngest president in Chanaea’s history. Don’t you think you’ll regret it if you miss this?”

Magnus went quiet.

He wasn’t lacking in ambition, but his emotions had always been a heavyweight. With Hattie safe and his feelings in turmoil, he knew he needed something else to fill the void.

Finally, he spoke, “Father, how can I become president?

Ezra glanced at him, his tone steady. “It takes time. Now you need to help Catherine become president first. If you do that, the Zelinsky family’s power will fall in line with you. You’ll be accepted as the heir, and eventually, Catherine will hand over power to you.”

Magnus shivered slightly, the offer sounding too good to ignore.

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Chapter 2201 Torn Between Paths

He asked. Father, how do I help Aunt Catherine?”

Ezra’s smile grew sly. “Now you’re interested.”

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1:|:| ང ང ས 1:|:ཀུན པ

Magnus grinned back. “I am. What man wouldn’t want to lead a country, leave a legacy, and be remembered forever?”

Ezra chuckled lightly. “With both my blood and Freya you’ve got high ambitions.”

He leaned in and whispered something in Magnus‘ car

Finished

Magnus froze, his eyes widening. His shock was evident as he stared at his father, momentarily speechless.

“What? You’ve lost once, and now you’re not confident enough to win?” Ezra teased.

Magnus‘ smile turned more complex, his hesitation evident. “No! It’s just…”

Ezra clapped him on the shoulder and remarked, “It’s a once–in–a–lifetime chance. If you miss it, there’s no second shot. Chanaea will remember this New Year. I hope my son can be the one to make history.”

Magnus remained silent, his thoughts tangled.

Ezra grew serious. “Now that Maxwell is gone, what will you do? Return to the Zelinsky family or cut ties completely? It all comes down to what you decide next

Ezra took a moment before continuing, “Magnus, I’m not lying to you. You’re the one I’ve always had the highest hopes for. I want you to do great things for the Zelinsky family.”

Magnus didn’t respond, instead standing up. “I need to leave. Hattie’s probably waiting for me. By the way, someone from the Lenoir family of Yeringham is here to see you. You can’t turn him away.”

Ezra smiled, knowing he didn’t need an immediate answer from Magnus. All he had to do was watch and see if Magnus would follow through on his words.

As soon as Magnus stepped outside, Hattie hurried over. “How did it go?”

Magnus didn’t answer her directly. He turned to Quintus. “Your turn.”

Without missing a beat, Quintus barged into the room. Ignoring the mayor’s presence, he shouted, “Zelinsky, where did you take my father? Why have we lost contact with him?”

“Don’t be rude!” Rudy quickly signaled the bodyguards.

Six guards sprang into action, aiming their guns at Quintus. They hadn’t fought him yet but could sense his strength and didn’t want to risk a confrontation.

“Don’t be rash,” Ezra stated, raising his hand to signal the guards to stop. He then waved off Rudy and the others, ordering them to close the door behind him.

Turning to Quintus, he spoke in a calm tone, “So, you’re General Lenoir’s son. I’ve heard of you–strong military background, solid character, a real standout.”

Quintus wasn’t impressed. “Don’t try to butter me up. I’m not falling for that. Where’s my dad?”

Despite the sharpness and fury in his voice, his fists were clenched but resting at his sides.

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Chapter 2201 Torn Between Paths

Finished

Ezra kept his calm. “Your father’s working on something big, but he’s safe for now. I can’t say where he is, though. What I can tell you is that he’s a significant figure. If he pulls this off, he’ll make a name for himself”

Quintus didn’t buy it. “Bullsh*t! My dad left Yeringham taking all his men. Now, so many people are just… gone. This is a huge conspiracy by your Zelinsky family! How could you say he’s going to be famous? More likely, he’ll end up as a national criminal!”

Ezra hadn’t expected Quintus to be so reasonable–he was the kind of grounded, humble person who wasn’t interested in fame.

Still, Ezra wasn’t phased by Quintus‘ fiery attitude. He replied calmly, “If you want to see him, I can arrange it. But you’ll have to pledge allegiance to the Zelinsky family first. I’ll offer you the highest respect.”

Quintus shot back immediately, “Not a chance! I’m a commander of the Wolf Warrior Unit and the Holy Guardian. Why would I ever serve your Zelinsky family? Stop daydreaming!”

ay he’s going to be famous? More likely, he’ll end up as a national criminal!”

Ezra hadn’t expected Quintus to be so reasonable–he was the kind of grounded, humble person who wasn’t interested in fame.

Still, Ezra wasn’t phased by Quintus‘ fiery attitude. He replied calmly, “If you want to see him, I can arrange it. But you’ll have to pledge allegiance to the Zelinsky family first. I’ll offer you the highest respect.”

Quintus shot back immediately, “Not a chance! I’m a commander of the Wolf Warrior Unit and the Holy Guardian. Why would I ever serve your Zelinsky family? Stop daydreaming!”