Marrying the Man in the Dark

Cherise widened her eyes as she stood up. “Can’t we… chat a little longer?”

She was not done discussing the acquisition of Lenoir Group’s shares.

“Let’s not talk about it for now.” Sebastian smiled at Cherise. “I have something I want from Damien. But I won’t reveal it at the moment.”

“If Damien can’t find a solution, you can come find me again. Remember, I’m only willing to entertain negotiations from you, not Damien.” He gave her another smile and left.

Cherise stood still and pursed her lips as she watched Sebastian leave.

He’s only willing to talk to me, but not Damien. Is it because I was his classmate that he’s ready to negotiate?

Regardless, it’s still a positive development as long as Sebastian is willing to talk.

Cherise told Damien about her discussion with Sebastian that night.

“No need to talk to him.” Damien smiled. “If he’s willing to negotiate, Lennon would have done it long ago.”

a nail clipper with his other hand. He gently trimmed her toenails, saying, “As for what he said to you today,

foolish as you would

a loss for

“I’m not foolish!”

foolish, just

not naive

don’t think he’s the type of person to break his promise. Who knows, he might be sentimental about the past and sell the shares to you out of respect for me?”

Sebastian still

not

sincerely, “It won’t end well, so no need to

my assistant and organizing documents for me. This

on the carpet, silently pursing her

did not have to worry anymore.

early the following day.