Marrying the Man in the Dark

Gwenn rolled her eyes and replied, “When did you become as conservative as them?”

“This isn’t about being conservative!”

Kareen pursed her lips and was about to continue when Lambert interrupted. “Ms. Miles, it seems you didn’t quite understand what the servant said earlier. Allow me to clarify it for you now. Pay close attention.”

“I demand that you immediately dismiss this insolent woman who has shown disrespect towards my family. If you refuse to do so, we’ll simply take Lyra with us and leave. There will be no wedding!”

Kareen found herself in a difficult situation. Faced with the Quinnell family’s overbearing demeanor, she had no choice but to yield. “Gwenn, perhaps it’s best if you leave for now.” She turned towards Gwenn. “I’ll arrange for someone to…”

Before Kareen could finish, Lambert interrupted again. “Ms. Miles, there’s a difference between dismissing someone and merely sending them away.”

soured. After all, Gwenn was her friend. However, the Quinnell family didn’t appear to be joking.

her lip and whispered an apology to Gwenn before she summoned security. “Escort Ms. Tanner out.” As she spoke, she glanced at Gwenn’s revealing attire and kindly draped

angrily tossed the coat to the ground, stomping on it with her high heels. “I can leave on my own!” However, she

Damien standing at the

gaze but remained silent. He held Cherise nonchalantly and

were already approaching. Just as they were about to escort her out, she took

in such a manner, nor should I have dressed so inappropriately for the wedding,” Gwenn uttered

Gwenn’s seemingly sincere tone, Cherise detected the contempt in her expression. She knew

How ironic.

to force Cherise to admit her lack of professional integrity. But now, Gwenn groveled and apologized to the Quinnell family to avoid ending up like Cherise.