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.

they failed to elicit

her opinions in high regard, regardless of their

know who you are. Your name is Malice Thorn.”

spøke calmly. “I am aware

taken

weren’t for orders from above, a senior secretary wouldn’t speculate about

more than just its shares.

actions suggest either incompetence

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

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

me, he should do so in the business arena. Insulting my wife will only diminish his reputation and that of

that, Damien shielded Cherise and

their departure, Malice remained stunned,

had already portrayed herself enough as a

this man see through her flaws?

dialed a number. “Boss, it didn’t

“I witnessed it.”