Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 230 Life’s Regret and Unexpected Pursuits

“Alright,” Damien gently reached out and tousled her hair, his affectionate smile warming the moment. “Let’s have a meal first, and then we’ll head over to the research institute. Does that sound good to you?”

“Yes!” Cherise nodded in enthusiastic agreement. With fan’s potential quest to regain his position and claim the prize money, the afternoon when the netizens gathered was an optimal window of opportunity. They would be there, ready and waiting for him at the research institute.

Following a delightful lunch, Damien personally chauffeured Cherise to the research institute. A few dedicated netizens had already gathered outside, their presence a testament to the brewing digital storm.

Cherise and Damien, keen to avoid the commotion, discreetly entered through the institute’s

back door.

Welcome, Mr. and Mrs. Lenoir!” Upon their arrival through the back entrance, a chorus of warm greetings resonated through the research institute. All the researchers had lined up, applauding and cheering enthusiastically to welcome them.

The reception felt all too reminiscent of the grand event Bernard

she heard a familiar

line. “Why are you here?” Cherise asked, taken aback by his

called me a while ago and said

in his achievement. “Aren’t you surprised? You didn’t expect to

words, “Yes, I’m genuinely surprised.”

learned that the entire medical research institute indeed fell under the sponsorship of the Shaw Group. It suddenly made sense why

question lingered: Why did Damien sponsor a medical research institute years ago?

Cherise’s waist as they made their way to the director’s office. “When

1/2

me, my sister sustained severe burns, disfiguring herself and causing extensive internal

that time, medical science simply couldn’t save her, so my grandfather arranged for a