Marrying the Man in the Dark

“Aren’t you worried that Zachary will be devastated when he wakes up?”

Walter’s face turned a shade paler.

He cleared his throat and clarified, “How could I possibly be ignorant of Zachary’s plight?”

“I’m the one responsible for his medical expenses!”

“Besides, he’s bound to wake up sooner or later, right?”

“I negotiated a business partnership with Mr. Lenoir to support Miles’ family. Zachary will undoubtedly appreciate my efforts when he awakens. Why would he be devastated?”

He gave Cherise a mildly displeased look and said, “Cherry, if you had told me all this when you were still engaged to Zachary, I might have been more willing to listen.”

“But look at you now.”

“Are you worried that Mr. Lenoir may misinterpret your concern for Zachary now that you’re marri

Walter’s words seemed to caution Cherise about Damien’s feelings, but his underlying motive to instigate trouble was evident. He glanced in Damien’s direction, suggesting that he was bothered by Cherise and Zachary’s relationship.

was

up the past, I might have nearly

hour became her unwavering support. Now, he’s risking his life to shield her in the

friend and benefactor

and Chad’s faces as he spoke, “But, it

not the Miles family.” he man snapped and stood up. He grabbed Cherise’s hand and spat, “I get Uncle Walter’s proposal. I’ll consider the collaboration when I’m d@mn well

“Forget this meal!”

pair left the place in a huff, their faces

in frustration. He glared in the direction where Damien

a man who relies on his family’s fortune!”

“Enough”

then at

realized, given the close relationship between Cherise and Zachary, Damien’s

just jumped straight to financial matters.

towards the exit, and huffed, “I’ll go out

“I’m furious!”