Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 190 No Greater Humiliation

He chuckled lightly. “Could you imagine if someone in your family found themselves with money?”

“And they suddenly found themselves accused of something they didn’t do. And your village chief, with a head clear as mud, will settle the incident privately, and your money will be taken from you.”

He shook his head, “How terrifying.”

The village elders all lowered their heads when they heard what Damien said.

And this unjust village chief. Today, it was Elvis Shaw, but it could be any of them.

tomorrow!

He

was only interested in helping his family. He had no intention of being a fair village. chief for the villagers!

The chief was paler than ever. His jaw was clenched tight. “You want me to step down?”

“You’ve only been here for a couple of days, and you want your father-in-law to take on the position of village chief? Can he do it?”

shook his head. “Of course, he can’t be chief. He is used to a quiet life and just wants to live without a

to continue living in this. village. I can’t exactly let him be bullied by the chief and the village

be heard from

beard stepped forward. “If that’s the case, Mr. Lenoir. As an outsider, who do you think is most suitable

“I think Jack from next door would be

like an upright person.” Damien

started discussing. Jack did seem like

dismissal of the village chief. “Why Jack?” He grumbled under his breath. “He can’t even

I like him.”

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village is in a beautiful location with abundant resources. The land is perfect for farming.

funds for this if you choose him as your new village chief.”

villagers’ eyes

talked or did. Nothing would beat the potential of making more

white-bearded old man was equally as excited. “Mr. Lenoir, are… Are you really willing to invest in our little

uncle and grandmother

hundred thousand hardly counted as a significant “investment” for

is a big deal. We will need to hold a village-wide meeting to decide. You’ll

their discussions as the old man led them