Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 757 Zac and Lucy’s Spat

Mr. Carlos, probably a little tipsy, responded vaguely.

Cherise’s grip tightened around her phone at the mention of SumTimes, Gwenn’s workplace. The mere idea of Gwenn tampering with her academic paper sent a wave of nausea.

For the past five years, Cherise had consciously avoided conflict with Gwenn. Engaging with someone like her held no appeal, and Cherise had her own life and responsibilities to prioritize. But the more she avoided, the brazen Gwenn became, especially lately.

Cherise closed her eyes and drew a deep breath, knowing the time for settling scores with Gwenn was coming.

However, the immediate concern was Zachary and Lyra’s wedding. He had gotten injured shielding her, and she felt obligated to see the arrangements in his absence.

With this thought in mind, they arrived at the New World Restaurant. Damien, ever composed, opened her door and said, “I have friends at SumTimes. Don’t worry, I’ll get them to look into this.”

Cherise finally allowed her grip to relax, a wave of relief washing over her. She knew Gwenn wouldn’t back down easily, but with Damien on her side, she had nothing to fear.

walked hand-in-hand into the

the entire third floor of the New World Restaurant for the lab gathering. As Cherise and Damien walked up

had been long since she had attended such a

life throws you curveballs, seeing others reveling in joy can be just the antidote your spirit

the door to the third floor, they were met with an eruption of cheers. Heather, beaming, instantly calling out, “Hey, Cherry!

brimming with excitement, approached Damien with

on Damien’s hand. Just as she was about to join the festivities, her eyes fell upon Lennon. Seated next to Heather, he was engaged in

unease washed over Cherise, prompting a

sharing such intimacy. with another woman. It mirrored the same discomfort Cherise

summoned by her thoughts, the door swung open, revealing Lucy clad in black. She walked in with a purposeful stride, oblivious to Cherise and Damien standing by

found Lennon, and she marched towards him briskly, leaving no