Marrying the Man in the Dark

Damien nodded, his deep voice laced with a comforting undertone. “I understand your disdain for them. However, they remain Zachary’s true family, no matter how much you detest them.”

“We’re here to apologize and arrange a wedding for Zachary and Lyra.”

“This wedding cannot take place without their approval.”

Cherise froze, and an icy cold tension gripped.

She was consumed by anger that she had momentarily forgotten about the wedding.

“But we are being too kind to them!”

“We have no other choice; they are Zachary’s family, after all.”

Damien smiled and reassured, “But don’t fret; we will always have the upper hand.”

“I have the power to gain and make them lose everything.”

His words caused Cherise to pause momentarily.

She bit her lip and asked, “Is that acceptable?”

“Absolutely. Business collaboration inherently involves risks.”

profit, the responsibility lies not with

finally sighed in relief as the weight lifted from her

craving for

“Alright.”

faintly, “I’ll have Mr. Kolson find out where

you two fancy seared trout?”

chimed in, “I know a good restaurant nearby. Would you like me to bring you there?”

furrowed her brow, finding the voice

beaming brightly, and her

attention was

need to trouble Mrs, Miles.”

yet coolly to Patricia. He then turned around and

“Damien!”

heart raced and

and asserted, “I need to speak with you.”

I don’t believe we have anything to discuss. Please have some self-respect.”

had noticed her uneasy gaze and

initiated a conversation,

he escorted Cherise towards the car.

me

pleading. “We need