Marrying the Man in the Dark

Standing by the window, Sebastian observed Damien gallantly open the car door for Cherise. “He’s quite an intriguing adversary.”

“I’ve already arranged for Mr. Hampson to take Sera back home,”

Damien remarked casually during the drive. “If a situation like this arises again, I’ll handle it.”

Cherise, holding Soren tightly, expressed her concern. “I didn’t want to disturb you. I thought you were busy.”

“I didn’t anticipate the kindergarten teacher calling you as well,”

Damien responded with a faint smile in his obsidian–like eyes. “Indeed.”

“From now on, I’ll take care of these matters.”

“You should gather the evidence that proves you didn’t plagiarize.”

“After proving your innocence, Soren won’t get into fights with his classmates anymore,” Damien assured.

Resting in Cherise’s embrace. Soren said, “Actually, I don’t want to fight.”

too harsh with their

hugged him tighter. “I understand.”

in the study until dinner,

aware of the concern surrounding her and the impact her situation

in a scuffle with

succumb to despair any longer, she recognized the urgency to compile

three o’clock in the

Cherise uploaded a document titled “Proof of Non–Plagiarized Data” to the

action by uploading the original version of her thesis and the detailed plans and test results from her exhaustive

she included photographs depicting surgical procedures and

Cherise’s documentation appeared dense and technical, making it challenging

document failed to garner widespread attention due

took to the internet to accuse Cherise of stealing proof, claiming that she had

guard when she realized

she posted her comment, Cherise wasted no time responding, firm and unwavering. “If Ms. Weiss insists on your claim regarding the surgery five years ago, please

silence spoke volumes.

If not, I have the necessary documentation,” Cherise asserted.