Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 860 Nocturnal Intrigue

Yolanda’s voice dripped with flirtation in the delicate cocoon of her ear. “Damien, you mentioned you’d come over once Cherise drifts into slumber. When might that be?”

“I’m a bit weary. When do you think Cherise will doze off?”

“Why not utilize the sleeping pills you’ve prepared? Didn’t you prepare them?”

Cherise offered no reply.

She simply listened, her silence a canvas for Yolanda’s monologue, punctuated by soft utterances of “Mm,” “Ah,” “Okay.”

“Excellent. Let’s convene at our usual haunt tomorrow!”

Confronted with Yolanda’s buoyant tone, Cherise sighed inwardly, rubbing her temples. “Ms. Weiss.”

Finally, Yolanda exclaimed through the line, “You are…”

“I am Cherise.”

With the phone nestled in her palm, Cherise sighed again, her brow furrowing.

While she didn’t consider her initial “hello” particularly loud, it wasn’t muted.

If her voice reached Yolanda’s ears, why did Yolanda persist in this charade?

tone, which could mirror Damien’s deep timbre.

played this game, which

carefully chosen words was

I presumed your late call was in pursuit

spouse, I, too, wish for

choice of words only muddies the waters between

I concur that my husband maintains a distance

Ms. Weiss. Rest well.

retort, Cherise terminated

and Damien with

No way!

“Finished?”

tobacco and the chill of the night air, a smile gracing his lips. “Just like the conduct

checks flushed crimson. “You… you

“Mhmm.”

the door. His imposing frame once again enveloped

weakly pushed against him. “I’ve told you I’m

eyes, you’ll always be my dear, my little

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