Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 321 Unrelenting Agony

Back then, there was a stark contrast between Mandy and Cherise. Little did she know, the elegant Mandy, oozing confidence and aloofness, had been meticulously molded to perfection. Little did anyone know, deep down, that a vulnerable little girl was residing within her. After all, she was merely nineteen years old.

As for Cherise, who was also nineteen, had her thoughts occupied with books and exams. day in and day out. However, the nineteen-year-old Mandy had already gone through the most excruciating pain.

“I won’t let that happen,” Cherise sighed deeply gently patting Mandy’s back. “My husband… your brother-in-law, he’s remarkable; he’s capable of anything. You need to trust us, alright?”

Mandy smiled softly, her voice barely above a whisper.

She remained silent for a while before eventually locking eyes with Cherise. “I don’t believe in him-I believe in you.”

With those words, the young girl’s features underwent a sudden distortion. A sharp surge of pain washed over her, causing her to unconsciously convulse and grasp Cherise’s hand, unintentionally leaving it crimson.

“Cherry!” Jacob rapidly approached, but Mandy clamped down on Cherise’s hand, turning it bright red.

Her complexion paling from the pain, Cherise showed no inclination to withdraw her

hand.

If it hurt me this much, then Mandy must be experiencing something far worse.

Cherise had witnessed her grandmother suffer heart attacks, but it was never like this, never this agonizing.

She closed her eyes and, after a moment, fixed her gaze on Jacob. “Is our only option to plead with S to destroy that control terminal?”

was manufactured by the Tanner Family in Europe. Given their knowledge of chip production,

already established contact with the Tanner Family,” Jacob continued, “but….it seems they are unwilling to share the method of deactivating the

pressed her lips together. “What if Damien and

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real sister, perhaps he could persuade her…

“No, you mustn’t…”

and shook it

said, then pursed her lips, her heart aching watching Mandy’s

to never cross

and

fire that happened. thirteen years ago was actually related to

deep in her thoughts. She could vividly. picture Mandy, her hands tangled in her hair, ruthlessly banging her head against the ground and walls. The sheer intensity of her suffering was unmistakable. Even Cherise, who prided herself on her physical strength, knew that managing Mandy’s torment would have been impossible without Jacob’s assistance. Mandy

palms paling under the pressure. Before encountering Mandy’s suffering, each time Damien spoke of his sister, his words. had been imbued with admiration,

that those who had genuinely endured profound pain and harbored hatred were at risk of

to echo in Cherise’s mind, still

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The

“We have no conflicts,

discern the unspoken words. It was highly likely that Maeve, Damien’s sister, strongly disapproved

and offering divorce from Damien. as a bargaining chip might lead to her agreeing to destroy the control terminal. Cherise had no doubts about the possibility, but she couldn’t take that path. She had made solemn vows during her marriage to Damien

one course of action remained: seeking out the members of the Tanner

her return to the villa, Cherise found Damien sitting on the couch, engrossed

what are you

have told you. The chip responsible

comprehension.

nodded and directed her attention to the invitation on the laptop screen. “They’ve invited me for the birthday celebration