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.”

room at lightning speed. While leaving, she did not forget to close the blinds in the office and the door.

aghast

bonus? Didn’t

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

Cherise’s heart to tingle. She looked down and blushed slightly. “I saw the video online and called my dad.”

her glimmering eyes and looked at him. “This meal… is to thank you…”

at her shy expression. He instinctively tightened his grip on her hand. If he were not eating right now, he would pin

she felt Damien tightening his grip. “It

smiled as he ate

not as distant as before.

do for you is worthwhile.”