Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 656 Am I Foolish?

At every formal event, she appeared calm and indifferent on the surface, but behind the scenes, she meticulously prepared her speeches in advance.

What others saw was merely an illusion. In reality, she was still the same endearing Cherise.

Damien looked at her. “If I’m not mistaken, all the content in this notebook is your preparation for speeches, isn’t it?”

Cherise pursed her lips and nodded awkwardly. I’m not good with words….

Sighing softly, Damien gently rubbed her head. “If you’re not adept at it, why do you insist on speaking at these meetings?”

He took another notebook from the table, which was filled with writings, and leafed through a few pages. “You could have delegated the speaking to others.”

choice. Cherise pouted. Now that she had been exposed,

against the sofa.

The director is very proud of me. He brings me to every significant meeting and always

on academic research. Like during my school days, the

somewhat pathetic? Every time I share this with Lucy, she reminds me that a person who can only act but not articulate will miss many opportunities. So, I taught myself to draft speeches, anticipate potential questions, and formulate responses

in the presence of Damien, Cherise released her emotions suppressed over the

a drawer full

the notes I prepared for my university lectures over the past two years. Truth be toid, I don’t particularly

gaze and picked up a notebook from

down what she wanted

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in resignation. Cherise had thought about avoiding affectionate actions, but ultimately,

against him, allowing him to stroke her soft hair.

embrace. “You’re incredibly intelligent, having crafted a sophisticated and competent facade for