Marrying the Man in the Dark

hapter 553 Unspoken Feelings

The sound of Lucas’ footsteps faded into the distance, leaving behind a profound silence..

Cherise lifted her gaze, her eyes icy as they met Damien’s. She bit down hard on his arm-

Their long-awaited intimate encounter was brief.

Despite her body’s yearning for more, Damien understood that Cherise was no longer the same woman he once knew.

In the past, she was a naive student, and he could take advantage of her without reservation.

But now, she was astute, composed, and mature, a respected doctor.

He couldn’t waste her time or damage her reputation.

“Mr. Lenoir.”

Cherise emerged from the bathroom, made herself presentable, but her face still showed a hint of discomfort, “I can choose to forget what happened.”

you will honor your promise and provide our hospital with the

to remember something and looked up at Damien, “Additionally, when making the donation, I hope you can specify that fifteen million of the twenty million should be allocated

suit jacket, a faint smile playing on his lips, “Dr. Shaw, you certainly know how to negotiate.”

morning, I only

“Is that so?”

fixed on him, “Considering what you just did to the daughter of the Tanner family, the sister of Ms. Charisa of Miles Manor, I believe charging you ten

amount,

took this morning to the media.”

that picture will be seen

think that’s worth less than

Lenoir’s eyes narrowed slightly, “When did you become so shrewd?”

or two from

twinkling mischievously, “You wanted to exchange my time

you the more cunning one?”

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after a moment, he laughed.

indeed

such liberties with her without her consent, she would have been furious, giving him the cold

she not ignore him, she even thought to use that to her advantage.