Chapter 52 A Threat

Damien’s neck veins bulged. “I never touched her. She was exhausted because she had been overworking due to blackmail.”

“Interesting,” Jacob muttered. He glanced at Cherise after Damien shared everything that had happened. His gaze was filled with respect and admiration for her. “She has been holding the fort for you but didn’t ask a penny from you. And she’s even working behind. your back. She’s a rare find.”

He turned to Damien and rolled his eyes. “Why did you call me here so late? You know she’s been over-exhausting herself, so all you had to do was give her sufficient rest.”

“First off, I wanted to remind you that it’s time to let the public know of my physical condition.”

“Secondly,” Damien added.

He reached out his hand and gently moved Cherise’s hair. “What could I do to make her stop pretending to be tough in front of me?”

His explanation took Jacob aback. “So you called me here because you don’t know how to deal with your wife?”

The man’s brows creased tightly. “In a way, yes.

the edge of the bed and said indifferently, “Leave

for me to stay the night? I think you should let

Damien nodded in agreement.

her to the point where she would ask

attitude towards her would remind her to share

he never expected her to be so

than share her

fragile and simple-minded little lady, but her persistence was beyond. anyone’s

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time I’ve stayed at your place. It’s quite fascinating,” Jacob said, chuckling softly. He wrapped one arm over Damien’s shoulder.

he finished his sentence, something didn’t

would you let

didn’t want to argue with him, so he shrugged and left the room.

you want.”

man walk away. He then glanced at Cherise, who was still fast asleep. “Don’t tell me you care deeply about this lady?” he said with

tracks, his shadow lengthening in the hallway light. “What’s wrong with caring for my

forehead creased. “But Damien, I’m sure you’re

against in the future.”

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