Marrying the Man in the Dark

Cherise nodded solemnly. “I underestimated the intricacy of certain surgeries.”

Beckham sighed, choosing not to speak further.

After dinner, Cherise went to the kitchen with the housekeeper to wash the dishes as usual.

Damien boldly sat beside Beckham. “Mr. Beckham, how have you been all these past years?”

“I’ve lost my beloved. How do you suppose I’ve been?”

Damien furrowed his brows, choosing to remain silent.

“Why do you suddenly attempt to get close to me?”

Beckham lit a cigarette and reclined on the couch. He peered at Damien through the swirling smoke. “Are you trying to win Cherise back?”

Damien pursed his lips and nodded earnestly. “I want to.”

“That’s impossible.”

Beckham dismissed the notion with a wave of his hand. “When Ari passed away, she entrusted the Miles family’s businesses to Cherise. Whoever married Cherise would become the next head of the family,”

“And as it happens, Zachary is the lucky new head of the Miles family.”

has been married to him for quite

to

Beckham intently. “Did

“Yes.”

Cherise mention Zachary, it’s like you’re

demeanor nor your attitude indicates they are a couple.

bitter smile before continuing. “Of course, it’s also possible that they are just

mentioned she

you’re overthinking,

servant to set up the chessboard. Then, he turned to Damien

brows slightly and nodded,

me for a game.”

some time since anyone played chess with me.”

doesn’t know how.”

seldom visits…

sat down across from Beckham. “Is Zachary good

“He’s average.”

and made the first move.

had liked Damien from

for

to

could not ignore what had

Damien, Beckham could not say much as her