Marrying the Man in the Dark

She apologized for making wrong assumptions and expressed gratitude for Cherise’s mercy.

Damien sat in his armchair and picked up a fork to start eating. At the same time, he looked at the two women with confusion. He had no idea what they were talking about.

“Do dine with us.” Cherise smiled at Candace. “If you don’t hurry, your boss will eat everything.”

Candace pursed her lips. She wanted to decline, but Damien spoke before she could. “I will inform the finance department to give you an extra one thousand as a bonus. You can go out and eat anything you want. However, the food my wife makes is only for me.”

Candace was stunned, while Cherise was speechless.

Seeing Candace still not moving to leave, Damien frowned in annoyance. “Two thousand. Get out.”

Candace did not know what to say. She stammered, “Yes, Mr. Lenoir. Thank you.”

she did not forget to close the blinds

was too aghast

for Damien worth only a two thousand bonus? Didn’t she promise

into his arms and embraced her while he ate. His deep voice gently sounded in her ears. “Why did you suddenly

voice caused Cherise’s heart to tingle. She

that, she raised her glimmering eyes and looked at him. “This

he looked at her shy expression. He instinctively tightened his grip on her hand. If he were not eating right now, he would pin her down against the office desk

gentle…” Cherise frowned and complained softly as she felt

your body ache even more.” Damien smiled as he ate pierogi. “I’m

least she was not as distant

I do for you is worthwhile.”