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.

felt a sense of unease.

her words, they failed to elicit any visible reaction from Damien.

had never held her opinions in high regard, regardless

are. Your

am aware that Sebastian prompted

was taken aback. “You…”

from above, a senior secretary wouldn’t speculate about company shares and ownership changes.”

a company is influenced by more

actions suggest either incompetence or malice.”

recent business dealings suggest he wouldn’t hire an incompetent

Malice. “You can tell Sebastian his tactics

so in the business arena. Insulting my wife will only

Damien shielded Cherise

stunned,

had already portrayed herself enough as a

this man see through her flaws?

she dialed a number.

“I witnessed it.”