Marrying the Man in the Dark

The air was heavy with the metallic scent of blood, and Raymond’s whimpers reverberated through the room.

Damien’s icy glare sent shivers down Wanda and Patricia’s spines, despite their claims, of affection for the groaning figure on the floor.

Finally, Wanda, her voice trembling, pulled at Cherise’s sleeve. “Cherry, please reason with Dame before he has Raymond killed!”

Cherise’s lips curved into a small, knowing smile. She met Wanda’s gaze and slowly withdrew her hand. “Are you certain you want him to remain alive?”

Confusion flushed Wanda’s face.”

In Wanda’s eyes, Cherise was still the sweet, forgiving girl she had been five years ago. She wouldn’t dare question someone’s plea, let alone doubt her love.

how much Cherise had changed, how five years had molded her into a woman who saw the world in

someone new. He’s been fooling around with every woman in town, even attempting to reconcile with Mrs. Miles at this party while you’re playing the role of

though harsh, were like a

blindfolded. Without his prestigious name, who would she be? In public,

the diamond rings and the substantial bank account. However, tonight, in front of everyone, he had shattered her dignity like a dropped

took a shaky breath, meeting Cherise’s gaze as her resistance finally waned.

face as she turned to Damien, who continued to pummel Raymond like a punching bag. “Dame,” she spat, “make

finish Raymond off. His death meant his fortune, and with that, a new life, a

turned the

Damien’s veins as he relentlessly battered Raymond, each blow fueled by