Marrying the Man in the Dark

Her outcry immediately drew the attention of the bystanders.

Cherise stepped back, preparing to retrieve her hat and mask, when she was warmly embraced.

Damien, holding Cherise with one hand and carrying Soren with the other, fixed a cold gaze on the woman. “You should be mindful of your words.”

“My wife has never engaged in plagiarism. If you persist in spreading false rumors, I won’t hesitate to take action.”

“Are you attempting to intimidate me?”

“I’m terrified!”

The woman sneered, “Damien, do you even know who I am?”

“I am Sebastian’s secretary at the Weiss Group!”

“Soon, your Lenoir Group won’t be yours anymore. What are you pretending for?”

Damien smiled faintly, his demeanor calm and distant. His eyes seemed to dismiss her words as inconsequential.

There was no hint of anger or annoyance, as though her insults were mere trifles.

a sense of

hurtful nature of her words, they failed

was evident that he had never held her opinions in high regard, regardless of their

you are. Your name is

Cherise, spøke calmly. “I am aware that Sebastian prompted

was taken aback.

a senior secretary wouldn’t speculate about company shares and ownership

is influenced by more than just its shares. You should understand

actions suggest either incompetence or malice.”

I don’t know Sebastian personally, his recent business dealings suggest he

at Malice. “You can tell Sebastian his tactics won’t work on me.”

in the business arena. Insulting

Damien shielded

their departure, Malice remained stunned, unable to regain her

portrayed herself enough as a shrew and unreasonable

see

a number.

“I witnessed it.”