Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 84 The Birthday Boy

At eight o’clock in the evening.

The servants had dispersed inside the villa as per Cherise’s request, leaving behind only a few bodyguards.

Dressed in a white lace princess dress, Cherise drew a deep breath before knocking gently on Damien’s study door.

The room was cloaked in darkness, with moonlight seeping through the windows, creating a subtly chilly ambiance.

In the study, Damien was stretched out in his wheelchair. His eyes were covered with black silk, making it impossible for Cherise to determine whether he was awake or asleep. She gently turned on the lights and approached, calling out, “Hey, hubby?”

The man furrowed slightly.

Damien had spent the entire afternoon poring over reports from five European consortia, and his weariness had finally caught up with him as he drifted off in his wheelchair.

Thirteen years ago, on this very day, his sister, whom he dearly loved, had tragically perished in a fiery blaze.

to the limits, endure humiliation, and

he established the rule that he must conduct an annual year-end review on this particular

as a constant reminder to himself. To never slack off, pause, and forget the bitterness he once harbored.

this year had brought frequent good news from Europe, drawing him closer

delicate voice broke the silence.

opened his eyes.

skin glowed

couldn’t help but think Cherise looked beautiful in the whimsical

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and elegant touch to her demure. Unless you knew, you’d never guess she was initially a girl from the countryside.

awake?” Cherise asked,

and continued, “It’s time for dinner. Should

faintly. “Sure.”

was not in a good mood from his indifferent

servants were all moving around. on tiptoe, behaving like skittish kittens.

a deep breath and guided him out of the study and down the stairs.

with several candles and red wine and steak – the

Frances and Mr. Hurrell for some favors in preparing for Damien’s birthday

trouble for her? This was her first experience of a candlelit dinner like that. Before this, she had only seen it on television. She didn’t even know how to cut a steak properly.